Wendy R. Shidemantle

Wendy R. Shidemantle is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Geneva College. With over two decades of experience in foreign language education, she specializes in Spanish language instruction and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

• Education: Master of Arts in Spanish (Cleveland State University, 2011); Master of Arts in Foreign Languages (West Virginia University, 1996) with TESOL specialization; Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (West Virginia University, 1994).
• Courses Taught: Beginning Spanish, Intermediate Spanish, Latin American Culture and Civilization, Advanced Spanish Conversation, Composition, Grammar, and Hispanic Film.

Her pedagogical focus emphasizes communicative language teaching methods and cultural integration. She has presented at multiple conferences on topics like "Activities to Enhance Communication in the Foreign Language Classroom" and "Putting Grammar into Practice."

Professional Recognition: Inducted into Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society. She is also a member of the Christian Association of World Languages.

• International Experience: Traveled and conducted academic work in 11 Spanish-speaking countries including Spain, Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, and Mexico.
• Personal Life: Resides with her husband Scott and sons John and Luke, prioritizing family time in her free hours.