Wendy Gutierrez-Tashian

Wendy Gutierrez-Tashian serves as a Spanish Lecturer at the University of Michigan's Residential College, where she teaches language courses within the Spanish program. Her academic home is formally situated in the Residential College, a distinct undergraduate academic unit of the university.

Her research focuses on Spanish language pedagogy and cultural preservation for native speakers, particularly through early childhood education initiatives. She specializes in developing curricula that maintain linguistic heritage among Spanish-speaking children in bilingual environments, with emphasis on practical language application and cultural continuity.

Gutierrez-Tashian has contributed to significant community education projects including the Ann Arbor Language Partnership and En Nuestra Lengua initiative. Her work demonstrates consistent engagement with practical language education outside traditional classroom settings, particularly through preschool programs for native Spanish speakers.