Shannon Grand
Shannon's Program
¡Hola a todos!
I will be working as a Program Leader (PL) in Mérida, Yucatán during Session II this summer, and I have previously worked as a PL in Palma de Mallorca. I am a high school Spanish teacher in North Carolina, but I also taught elementary English in Guápiles, Costa Rica for 2 years. I am excited to join the team in Yucatán for Summer 2024!
¡Nos vemos!
Posts
Hacienda Yaxcopoil and Community Conversations
On Monday, students traveled to Hacienda Yaxcopoil to learn about the production of henequén, which is used to make products such as ropes, bags, and other crafts. Although henequén was... keep reading
Uxmal and ChocoStory Museum
This week, our students traveled to the archeological site of Uxmal, where they saw buildings and pyramids from the Mayan civilization. They also learned about the legend of Uxmal, in... keep reading
Chichén Itzá
This weekend, students left Mérida to go on our overnight trip to Valladolid. This trip has been one of the most memorable experiences for our students as they were able... keep reading
Week 2 Adventures
This week, students are diving into the culture of Mérida. They participated in a workshop about the Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos), or as it is... keep reading
Getting to know Mérida
Today, students got to explore Mérida and get to know its historic and cultural center, which is very close to the CIEE center. They set out in groups on a... keep reading
Graffiti Tour
Yesterday, we went on a graffiti tour of Palma to see the different works painted around the city. There are many different artists who have created graffiti expressing their opinions... keep reading
Cooking Class!
This week, kids have had the chance to take cooking classes on various traditional foods from this region, some Mallorquin foods and others generally Spanish or Mediterranean. On Monday, in... keep reading
Pollença and Alcúdia City Tours
On Saturday, we went to the north of Mallorca through the Sierra of Tramontana to explore parts of the island outside of Palma. We started in Pollença, a town founded... keep reading