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PABLO ARANCIBIA
EDUCATION B.A. Catholic University of Chile,
M.Ed. Northern Illinois University, post
graduate work in linguistics.
POSITION AND YEARS AT LATIN I started in 2008
as a Spanish teacher in the middle school.
FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT LATIN The work
environment. I appreciate that the school
administration has confidence in the
teachers and trusts that we will do a good
job. Also, I really enjoy the creative work
that my co-workers do every day. It is great
and inspiring!
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT TEACHING?
Watching students grow and blossom. It is
always exciting to see them learn and realize
new things.
WHY ARE YOU IN EDUCATION? Because I enjoy
teaching and learning. It was great to be a
student, and it's great to be a teacher too.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS? I am an
avid collector. At the moment I am focusing
my energy on fossils and orchids. I also enjoy
doing art and learning about old textiles and
the people who created them.
WHAT WAS THE LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ?
Serenata Cafiola by Pedro Lemebel, a very
eccentric author who writes about the
underworld of Chilean society.
WHAT ARE YOUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES? I always
strive to feel satisfied and happy in pursuing
my interests and encouraging myself to be
curious about all life.
WHAT ARE THE TRAITS YOU ADMIRE MOST IN
OTHERS? Focus and diligence.
WHO HAS BEEN THE LARGEST INFLUENCE ON
YOUR LIFE? There are too many to name.
At every step of the way I have met amazing
people who showed me the greatness and
beauty in life. Amazing people who, in spite
of their flaws and shortcomings, have been
able to find that internal motivation to feel
satisfied and happy.
