Meet the Teacher

Phone: 256-233-6613
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Mrs. Sonia Young
My name is Sonia Young. I have been married for over 35 years and have 3 daughters and 1 granddaughter.
I love teaching about the Spanish/Hispanic language and culture and I want others to learn about the other cultures and to become diversely aware of their environment.
Education:
BSED Spanish and History. University of North Alabama
MAED History, University of North Alabama
Spanish Graduate Certification 2023 in progress, University of Texas
Academia Mester, Salamanca, Spain 2003
Academia Mester, Salamanca, Spain 2007
Instituto de Mérida, Mérida, México 2009
Intercultura, Samara, Costa Rica 2011
AP Certification 2007, 2013
Funds for Teachers Fellow
Teacher of the Year 2023 (AHS & District Secondary)
Experience:
*University of North Alabama: Spanish Lab
*Wilson High School, Florence, AL: Student Teaching, Spanish 1, 2, U.S. History, World History, Current Events
*Camden County High School, Kingsland, Georgia: Spanish 1, 2 and 3
Spanish Club Sponsor
*Athens High School: Spanish 1, 2,3,4, and AP 2005- present
Spanish Club and National Spanish Honor Society Sponsor
ACCESS Spanish Teacher 2015-present
Renaissance Spanish 2018-present
International Ambassadors Club Co-Sponsor