Specialization

Hispanic Literatures

Research Focus

Children's Literature; Guatemalan Indigenous Literature; Comparative Literature

Thesis Title

TBA

Biography

I am from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. I speak Spanish, English and K’iche’. I enjoy reading and traveling.

Academic Background

• BA in Legal and Social Sciences, Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala.
• Certification from the Secretary of Culture of Mexico through the program Voces y Resonancias, Diplomado en Tradición Oral, Artes e Infancias; Certificate in Children’s Literature, Benito Juarez University of Oaxaca, Mexico

Courses Taught

• KICHE 101
• KICHE 102
• KICHE 201
• KICHE 202
• SPAN 311

Future Goals

Write children's books

Advice to Current or Future Graduate Students

Be patient with yourself while you navigate education, work and life in general. Remember, life is short—the graduate program too—enjoy it.