Seniorita Laura Frey

This is the 2nd post of a series of posts dedicated to all those who devote their time to our students both in and out of the classroom. 

Thank you for your hard work!

Laura Frey 
High School Spanish Teacher

Where did you go to high school and college?
I graduated from Pettisville High School in 2005 and I graduated from Bluffton University with a B.A. in Spanish, English & TESOL in 2009

What grade/s and classes do you teach?
I teach Spanish Levels 1-4 in the High School

What are some of the activities or projects you do in your classroom to make learning fun and engaging?
We do a lot of hands-on conversational activities, such as skits and games to get the students involved in their own learning. We also focus a lot on learning about places in the Spanish-speaking world and seeing how our cultures compare to one another. We have fiestas on the big Spanish holidays and enjoy crafts as well.

What professional and/or student related activities do you participate in addition to teaching?
I am the Quiz Bowl advisor and Spanish Club advisor.

What is the best thing about Montpelier Schools?
The best thing about Montpelier is the “small-ness”. I like knowing all of my students so well and even most of the students I do not have in class. It really creates a sense of community among all of the teachers and the students.

As a district we are working hard to save the district money. What are some ways that you help save money at school?
I have greatly reduced my printing costs this year in an effort to save money for the school, and I work with Spanish Club to do fundraising on our own rather than counting on district money for our activities.

Additional Information:

• Senorita Frey is working to organize a student trip to Spain, Paris, and London for 2013.
• She and students are getting excited and listening to songs for their Justo Lamas field trip with Spanish Club students in April.
• Spanish 1 just finished a fashion show where students dressed up and walked down the runway complete with a strobe light!
• Spanish 3 & 4 just wrote a one-page paper in Spanish, and learned about many different places. They did a great job!