About The Teacher

NAME: Juana Banco

SCHOOL: John Jay High School

CLASS: Spanish, levels I, II and III

SCHOOL PHONE: (845) 897-6700 ext. 116


About The Teacher

I was born and raised in Spain. I moved to United States in 1989.

1987: Master's Degree in Journalism, 
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

1987-1993 I worked as a Journalist in Madrid and, later, New York City. In 
1993 I became a mom and moved to East Fishkill. After being a 
stay-at-home-mom for seven years I decided to become a teacher and teach my 
native language. I have been teaching since the year 2000.
 
2002 Obtained Teaching Certificate 
Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York

Mission For The Class

1. To understand the Spanish language and to communicate in Spanish to the 
best of our ability.

2. To learn about the Spanish culture.

3. To learn to appreciate foreign cultures in general.