Language House
Windom House
Windom is the Spanish and Portuguese Language immersion house. Windom serves as a residence for 20 students interested in improving their understanding of Spanish and Portuguese language and culture. The house has a TV lounge, piano, and full kitchen. Events are organized by the Cultural Program Coordinators in liaison with the Spanish & Portuguese Department.
The language Cultural Program Coordinators (CPC) are staff members who teach adjunct language courses and who strive to create a sense of community within the house and provide opportunities for the students living in the house to be immersed in the language and culture. The Spanish language CPC also lives in Windom House. The CPCs plan cultural as well as community-building programs.
Cultural Program Coordinator - Spanish language
Ana Gaby Pareja-Álfaro
Pura Vida! I'm AnaGaby from Costa Rica. Before we meet, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I'm an extroverted, positive, and creative person who is 99.9% of the time dancing and with a big smile to share with the world. I am a languages professor graduated from the University of Costa Rica in English Philology with a minor in Translation. From 2017 to 2019, I worked at Colorado College as a Spanish Professor and Cultural Program Coordinator, generating a connection between American students, and students from all over the world, with the Hispanic language and culture. Believe me when I say I'm a CC Tiger who enjoys sharing my culture and knowledge while also learning from whoever crosses my path. Can't wait to meet all of you... Let's enjoy the journey while we make great memories together!
Contact: aparejaalfaro2024@coloradocollege.edu
Office: Armstrong Hall 324, x6626
Cultural Program Coordinator & Fulbright Scholar - Portuguese language
Julian Beust Simoni
Julian was born in Porto Alegre, in the South of Brazil, state of Rio Grande do Sul. He holds a teaching degree in Portuguese and English from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Julian began teaching at the university's Portuguese Program for Foreigners in 2016. From 2017 to 2019, he conducted research on phonetic-phonological aspects in teaching Portuguese as an additional language, focusing on basic levels. After graduating, he taught Portuguese at an online Mexican school, and English at Brazilian schools, in addition to having private students from various nationalities. More recently, he has been teaching English to mature students (50+). Outside the classroom, Julian enjoys games, long walks, and a good cup of coffee.
Hosting Department: Spanish & Portuguese
Contact: jbeustsimoni2024@coloradocollege.edu
Office: Armstrong Hall 324, x6626