About
Hi, I'm Kerry Brennan
Founder of Spanish with Kerry
This is my Story
I began learning Spanish in high school and quickly took to the language. Traveling to Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua deepened my love for the language and culture. In college, I majored in Spanish, studied abroad in Ecuador, and worked as a translator.
After college, I worked for a non-profit organization whose mission was health justice for immigrant communities. Our projects in Occupational & Environmental Health brought us to Puerto Rico in 2016, where I fell in love with the island.
A career change led me to fulfill my passion for teaching and for dance, and I became a full-time dance, fitness, and yoga instructor.
When the pandemic hit and studios closed, I moved back home, unsure of my next step. I wanted to move to Puerto Rico, but wasn't sure how to make it happen. A Colombian friend and former tutor of mine encouraged me to teach Spanish, and I’ve been teaching ever since!
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About Spanish with Kerry
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Mission:Â
Our mission is to guide students of Puerto Rican Spanish through the mental and emotional roadblocks of language learning, inspiring them to find resilience, community, and joy in the process.
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Vision:Â
To foster a community of passionate, confident learners who embrace the journey of mastering Puerto Rican Spanish while building meaningful connections to culture and each other.
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Values:Â
Joyful Learning: We believe joy and fun are essential parts of the language learning process. We believe that we can do hard things and we can have fun in the process.
Transformative Impact: We celebrate the ways learning a new language can profoundly shift your perspective and foster personal growth and investment in the world around you.
Authenticity: We believe in approaching the language learning process with honesty and authenticity. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to Spanish with Kerry and we celebrate each student exactly as they are.
Connection: We prioritize genuine connection to each other, creating a sense of belonging where learners can share their stories, challenges, and triumphs together. We believe in fostering and fortifying the connection between the diaspora and Puerto Rico.
Resilience: We believe in your ability to overcome with a little support, consistency, and determination.
