Her Story Be Told

This is the Teacher Speaking

I was born in 1977, just as democracy was beginning to take root in Spain. My family carried the weight of history—my father and grandfather lived through Franco’s dictatorship, proud of their roots but never knowing the full story of what happened to some of our relatives. Their dignity and quiet strength shaped me deeply.

Perhaps that’s why I first studied Political Science, drawn to understanding the forces that shaped our country and my family’s past. But life led me to teaching, like my father before me. After living 25 years away from Asturias, I’ve finally returned to my homeland, where I now teach in a school in Villaviciosa.

I love languages and the bridges they create. My daughter inspires me every day to keep learning and growing. In my classroom, we explore our local culture, write stories, and connect with people across the world—like Rosemary, who helps my students practice English and share their voices.

Teaching is my way of continuing the legacy of those who came before me, and of helping the next generation find pride in who they are and where they come from.

My father, Ramón.

TheTeacher

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    TheGranddaughter

    Welcome! I am so happy to have connected with you, after all these years. We share so much history through our common ancestors, so much that has been lost but also so much that we know and continue to learn about.

    I have been searching all my life for others in my family, who like me wanted to talk about all that happened. I can’t thank you enough for being so willing to share your experiences and help me explore the rich and complex tapestry of our family’s stories.

    The current and future generations deserve to know all we can pass along about our ancestors. And there is no better way to pass these things along to the future than through teaching. I have been blessed to have a few extraordinary teachers in my life, teachers that made me into the life-long student I am. Rarely a day goes by that I don’t learn something I did not know the day before.

    Stay curious, be humble enough to understand that what we know is nothing compared to what we still need to learn. And as long as we can do that, I firmly believe we can continue to grow, as individuals, as a species and hopefully, we can continue to move society along in the right direction.

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