Mini-Biography

Susan has been around second languages all her life. Raised in a Greek American home, family life was much like the movie, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” and figuring out what people were saying became a way of life. She expanded her love of languages in grade school when she took her first French class. Susan has been developing her passion for the French language and culture ever since.
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Susan obtained her BS in Elementary Education and her MS in Educational Psychology from the University of WI-Milwaukee. Having taken time off to raise a family, she returned to Mount Mary College where she earned a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in French Education.

Returning to education after obtaining her French teaching certification, Susan has been enjoying teaching French to high school and middle school students alike. Traditional classroom students have described Susan as a teacher who is able to listen to students’ needs and adjust instruction accordingly, one who makes learning fun and interactive being sensitive to various learning styles, one who holds high yet reasonable expectations for students, one who is able to explain material so that it is relevant to daily life, and as someone who treats students with respect, is genuine, caring, relational, and quick to see the humor in life.

In her free time, Susan enjoys spending time with her husband and their five grown children. She also enjoys traveling, impressionistic painting, reading, and biking.