AATSP Podcast

In this episode of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Metropolitan New York Chapter Podcast, host Alan Hartman sits down with Leslie Gale, Executive Director of Xperitas, and Jeff Wells of Carlos V Education to explore the transformative power of studying abroad. Drawing from their own experiences, all three educators reflect on how international immersion shaped their personal and professional journeys, and why these opportunities remain essential for language learners today.

Episode 9: Salvi Yorkers: 100 Years of Salvadoran Legacy in New York with Carmen Molina-Tamacas and Cynthia Lopez

In this episode, we dive into the rich history and contributions of the Salvadoran community in New York. Journalist and author Carmen Molina Tamacas discusses her groundbreaking book, Salvi Yorkers, which documents a century of Salvadoran immigration and highlights the community's remarkable achievements in academia, arts, politics, and more.

We also hear from Cynthia Lopez, niece of the late Bernie Lopez, whose family history is woven into the book as one of New York's earliest Salvadoran settlers. Cynthia shares heartfelt stories of resilience during the Salvadoran Civil War, the challenges of preserving heritage, and her family's enduring pride in their roots.

Implementing and Understanding the Revised (2021) NYS World Languages Standards.

Featuring Ms. Candace Black, Associate in Instructional Services at the New York State Education Department’s Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages.”

The Next Generation, a Conversation with Three Ph.D. Candidates in Spanish

This episode's participants are:

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The Role of Ethnology and Genealogy in Portuguese and Spanish Classrooms

The guests in this episode are Dr. Sophia Beal, Mrs. Rosa Bell, and Ms. Catherine Scott.

Learning about the Mexican Studies Institute at CUNY and the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College.

This episode's guests are Dr. José Higuera López, The Deputy Director of the Mexican Studies Institute at the City University of New York, and Mr. Aníbal Arocho, Library Manager for the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College.

Lessons learned from the pandemic. Implementing new skills, strategies, and technology in the classroom.

My name is Dr. Alan Hartman and I'm the Program Director of Modern Foreign Languages as well as the Director of Latin American and Latino Studies and a Profesor of Spanish and Italian at Mercy College in  Dobbs Ferry, New York.

Welcome to the third episode of the AATSP podcast.

Teaching Native Speakers: A journey of learning and discovery

My name is Dr. Alan Hartman and I am the Program Director of Modern Foreign Languages as well as a professor of Spanish and Italian at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York

Welcome to the second episode to the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese – New York Metropolitan Chapter’s podcast.

The title of this episode is: Successful Teaching and Learning Methods During the Pandemic, K-16.

My name is Dr. Alan Hartman and I am the Program Director of Modern Foreign Languages as well as a professor of Spanish and Italian at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York.

This is the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese – New York Metropolitan Chapter’s inaugural podcast.

My name is Alan Hartman and I am the Program Director of Modern Foreign Languages at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, where I also teach Spanish and Italian.

Recognizing the need for a podcast to discuss issues relating to Spanish and Portuguese faculty during this time in the pandemic, my colleagues and I have come together and have been working throughout the summer to make this podcast available to you.