¡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 Spanish and English. I also received an M.A. in Spanish from Middlebury, with course work completed in Madrid, Spain. I lived in Spain for three years, studying and teaching English. and later earned my master’s in Madrid, where I started teaching English. I then returned to the United States to continue graduate coursework in Spanish at the University of Virginia-Charlottesville. I taught a variety of undergraduate Spanish classes at UVA and later at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After 6 years at Augustana, I returned to New Orleans with my family. I taught at Metairie Country Day School for twelve years. Now in addition to tutoring, I teach Adult classes for Casa de España.

In addition to studying and living abroad (in high school, college, and as an adult), I’ve also traveled extensively throughout Spanish-speaking countries, especially Spain, where my husband was born. 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 music 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 Coast.