Spotlight on Teaching Spanish Alum at FLENJ

Posted January 24, 2025January 26, 2025 in Alumni, Stories, Teaching Spanish

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Educators attending the Fellowship of Language Educators of New Jersey (FLENJ) Annual Conference on March 19, 2025, will have the opportunity to explore innovative methods for enhancing interpersonal communication in world language classrooms. Among the featured presenters is Ashley Rios, a graduate of Rutgers Graduate School-Camden’s Teaching Spanish MAT program, who will lead an interactive workshop showcasing proven strategies and creative approaches to engage students more effectively. This session promises to offer practical tools that participants can bring back to their classrooms to enrich their teaching.

So proud of Ashley Rios who has been spotlighted at Fellowship of Language Educators of New Jersey (FLENJ). She is an alumnus of our Spanish MAT Rutgers University – Camden and an amazing teacher and scholar. This is promising to be an amazing event!!
Próspero N. García, Graduate Program Director, Teaching Spanish MAT

FLENJ, the official New Jersey affiliate of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), empowers educators with resources and professional development opportunities. Ashley’s presentation highlights the value of advanced training programs like Rutgers Graduate School-Camden’s Teaching Spanish MAT, equipping educators with tools to foster dynamic, interactive learning environments and inspire student success.

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Teaching Spanish MAT: Preparing Educators for Tomorrow’s Spanish Classrooms

The Rutgers–Camden Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Spanish program equips students for careers in K–12 education and community colleges, offering practical training for teaching Spanish in bilingual settings. The program accommodates both fluent Spanish speakers from diverse backgrounds and Anglophone students seeking to enhance their Spanish fluency. Graduates gain advanced language skills, intensive pedagogical training, and cultural sensitivity, preparing them to meet the needs of their academic and cultural communities. This comprehensive approach, combined with immersive Spanish-language instruction, distinguishes the program from others in the region, preparing graduates to excel as Spanish-language educators in diverse educational environments.