Position:
Senior Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Professor of Hispanic StudiesLocation:
Henkel 214Phone:
(540) 542-6526Email: asmith11@jdzruiran.com
Employed Since:
2009Educational History:
B.A., Spanish, University of Virginia; M.T., Foreign Language Education, University of Virginia; M.A., Spanish (Literature), University of Virginia; Ph.D., Spanish (Literature), University of Virginia
Fields of Expertise:
19th- and 20th-century Latin American literature, critical race studies, and contemporary Spanish-language film
Personal Quote:The emphasis on undergraduate teaching and global citizenship are what drew me to Shenandoah University. I already have traveled with students to Peru, Argentina, Russia, and Spain, and I am anxiously awaiting my next SU adventure abroad. Working with such bright, curious, and compassionate students and colleagues is the best part of my job.
Personal Highlights:
My favorite things to do are speak Spanish, eat, travel, and discuss ideas, whether it be with family, friends, or students. When I’m on my own, I like to read, do yoga, and walk for hours on end, preferably in a new city. My husband Matt and I love being a part of the SU community, and we are gradually learning the ins and outs of life in Winchester.