Meredith Pence, Spanish

Contact Information:

Email: mpence@stmonica.school

“¡Saludos! I am so proud to have the opportunity to teach Spanish at St. Monica! I have a minor in Spanish from Michigan State University and studied abroad in Ronda and Granada, Spain. I have also spent time working and learning in both the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. I have a huge passion for the Spanish language and have always loved it since my first Spanish class in 6th grade. In the past 7 years our family has hosted sisters from Madrid who attended Dominican High School – each for a year. It was an incredible experience for our family and has instilled a passion for Spanish language and culture in all of us. I strive for an interactive, dynamic program that amplifies and guides the St. Monica students’ curiosity in the language and about the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Spanish speaking countries are predominantly Catholic – so much of their culture and traditions are intertwined with their faith - teaching in a Catholic school allows the opportunity to openly talk and explore the spiritual connections to Hispanic cultural traditions.

I have been married for 18 glorious years and have four fantastic children who are 16, 14, 12 and 9 years old and attend Whitefish Bay High School and St. Monica. We love to watch our kids' sports—tennis, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and competitive dance! I also enjoy reading, cooking, traveling, coaching volleyball and basketball, and spending time with friends and family.”

Meredith Pence earned her BA and MA from Michigan State University.

Years at St. Monica: 2+

Years of Experience: 6 in Human Resources/Labor Relations

"Preservation of one's culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures." -- Cesar Chavez