No matter where we come from, we are one community that appreciates and celebrates one another! See what Capital City teachers and staff love about Hispanic/Latino cultures and how they will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with students.
Why do you love celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?
"I enjoy seeing the pride that our families from Central America have in sharing their stories and culture with the school community."
— Justin Sybenga, High School Senior Expedition Coordinator
"Being immersed in the human experiences of others helps me to understand what constitutes culture."
— Kishanna Harley, HS Librarian & Technology Teacher
"The food and celebration!"
— Christopher Olszewski, 4th Grade ELL Inclusion Teacher
"It reminds me that there are multitude of different cultures, dialects and traditions in the Latin American world...to learn about and celebrate."
— Joanna Lewton, Arts Director
"I love showing my students that those
that look like them do amazing things."
— Alexis Feliciano, 2nd Grade Inclusion Teacher
What are you doing to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in your classroom?
"Highlighting Latinx leaders, organizers and activists who have fought against environmental racism in their communities."
— Ellen Royse, 11/12th Grade Environmental Science & Urban Ecology Teacher
"We are going to read picture books about border-crossing and learn about why people from different countries immigrated to the US."
— Jessica Leader, 7th Grade Humanities Teacher
"I am curating the Lower School Library with amazing books about and written by Latin@s!"
— Carlos Duque, Lower School Librarian & Technology Teacher
"In Latin American literature class, students are researching a poet of their choice and sharing favorite poems at grade level meetings, all school meetings, and maybe at Fiesta Latina."
—Justin Lopez-Cardoze, 7th Grade Science Teacher
Favorite Food
"I love the FOOD!!! Pupusas"
— Tonica Tatum Gormes
"Pupusas"
— Jaine Hernandez and
Tim Shaw
"Empanadas and Pernil"
— Alexis Feliciano
"Arroz con Leche"
— Linda Robles
Favorite Writer
"Gabby Rivera
(Juliet Takes a Breath)"
— Ellen Royse
"Jose Marti"
— Joanna Lewton and
Carlos Duque
"Our students"
— Justin Lopez-Cardoze
"Arturo Schomburg
and Pura Belpre'"
— Kishanna Harley
Favorite Music
"Shakira!"
— Jessica Leader
"Merengue and Salsa"
— Carlos Duque
"Selena or Luis Miguel"
— Justin Lopez-Cardoze
"Marc Anthony, Elvis Crespo"
— Ayanna Gallant