Spanish Immersion
Meet our Instructors
Elizabeth Olvera
Hi, my name is Elizabeth Olvera, and I was born in the Midwest, but call San Antonio my home. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Communication with a Spanish minor and my Masters in Spanish Literature from this institution – The University of Texas at San Antonio. While working on Masters, I was a TA, and fell in love with teaching! Thus, I have been teaching ever since - approximately 15 years!
I am passionate about teaching, learning and sharing all things about Spanish, but all about languages in general. I enjoy working with our collegiate students very much! Helping them progress in all aspects of their learning the language—written, spoken, reading, and culture—may be at times a challenge that I am honored to accept daily. I strive to contribute in the growth and improvement of the learner’s capabilities in Spanish, but also to create a learning community that nurtures growth in a positive and fun environment.
Ada Zamarripa
Ada Zamarripa is the director of La Comunidad at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
She received her law degree from la Universidad Metropolitana de Monterrey in Mexico. She completed a Master's degree in Spanish at UTSA in 2022. Ada has been working with students that are eager to learn and keep practicing their Spanish language, supporting them in anyway she can. As a young student of English as second language, she knows and understands the struggles of learning a new language and she focuses her attention on the needs of her students. Her love for and appreciation of their individual stories motivates her to continuing advocating for the students she serves at UTSA.
Tentative list of cultural activities
- Feria (canicas, matatena, calabaceado, juegos de carnaval)
- Taller de cerámica
- Clases de dibujo
- Bailes y sones del mundo hispano hablante
- VR: un día en España y Machu Picchu
- Telefóno descompuesto: Español Médico