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Office Hours: M 12:30 - 1:30 (Office), W 12:30 - 2:30 (Office)

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Daniel is a Lecturer of Spanish at The Pennsylvania State University, where he teaches courses across all levels, both in-person and online. He specializes in language instruction, intercultural competence, and student engagement, incorporating technology and innovative pedagogical methods. Daniel holds an M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Oregon and an M.Ed. in Language Teaching from the University of Valladolid. He completed his undergraduate studies in English Studies at the University of Salamanca, earning a scholarship to study abroad for a year at the University of Wolverhampton.
Beyond the classroom, Daniel serves as the faculty leader for Penn State’s study abroad program in Puebla, Mexico, where he oversees academic programming, homestay coordination, and cultural immersion experiences. His academic interests include testimonial narratives, Holocaust studies, historical memory, language teaching methodologies, and second language acquisition. His research focuses on the reconstruction of identity and memory in postwar Spanish narratives.
Committed to continuous learning, Daniel actively participates in professional development initiatives centered on instructional technology, diversity, and global education.
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