My name is Mrs. Apfelbaum. I teach Spanish I and II for high school credit. This is a year-round class. I also teach Exploratory World Languages for 6th graders. In this class, we explore three different languages. By the end of this semester class, students will choose which language they want to take in high school. It is not required to take Exploratory World Languages in order to take Spanish I/II.
I am in room 257 upstairs in C-Wing.
I teach "Advisory" in the morning. This is another way of saying "Home Room" or "Home Base".
In the fall, I coach Cross Country.
Please contact me any time via email: laurena@spokaneschools.org
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Q and A: Get to know Señora Apfelbaum
Years teaching: starting my 12th year
Number of kids: 1
Countries traveled: 11
Years married: 12
Favorite food: tacos al pastor, pizza
Dances?: yep!
Favorite color: depends on my mood
She really hates when...: a student is on their phone while teaching
Something that makes her smile: seeing kids laugh
Favorite holiday: Christmas
Can drive a stick shift?: yes
Favorite dog type: cats
Favorite season: summer
First job: babysitter, Staples
How many languages do you speak?: I speak 2 fluently and can survive in three others
What qualifies you to teach Spanish: In WA state, you must take tests to qualify as well as major in Spanish. My dad's first language was Spanish and I am half Latina! Viva Mexico! Viva Guatemala!