¡Hola! My name is Elizabeth Herman, but many call me Liz. I was born and raised in New Orleans, and I’ve been teaching languages for over 20 years. I graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in English and later earned my master’s in Madrid, where I started teaching English. This experience sparked my passion for teaching languages, leading me to pursue Ph.D. coursework in Spanish at the University of Virginia.

Over the years, I’ve taught at the university and high school levels, as well as through private tutoring. I taught Spanish at Augustana University for six years, covering all levels, and at Metairie Country Day School for twelve years, where I taught honors Spanish and all levels.

I’ve also traveled extensively throughout Spanish-speaking countries, especially Spain, where my husband is from. I bring cultural insights and real-world perspectives into my lessons.

As a lifelong New Orleanian, I treasure everything that makes our city vibrant and unique, from jazz festivals and Mardi Gras to our rich cultural traditions. I am passionate about teaching and making a lasting impact on my students by helping them grow linguistically and culturally.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading, attending concerts, traveling with my family, and spending as much time as possible at the beach, especially along the Gulf of Mexico.