Creative Lab for Educators: Reimagining Hispanic Heritage Month
Join CASA SPANGLISH, in partnership with AATSP and LATINOS OF MONTCLAIR, for a hands-on professional development workshop designed to help educators reimagine Hispanic Heritage Month with intention, creativity, and impact.
This session will explore how to create meaningful classroom and school-wide experiences that foster connection and celebration across all subject areas.
📅 AUG 19, 2025
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge, Harrison, NJ
🎟️ $40.00
AATSP Members receive a 25% discount, enter membership number and apply promo code at check-out.
This Session Will Help You
Design inclusive and engaging Hispanic Heritage Month content.
Spark authentic classroom conversations across disciplines.
Develop school-wide programming that connects and inspires.
Walk Away With
A fully customizable plug-and-play template.
A toolkit of adaptable activities for classroom or school-wide use.
Practical ideas to strengthen connection, identity, and culture in your school.
Professional Development Hours & certificate included.
Space is limited — register now to reserve your spot!
Casa Spanglish is a bilingual educational company dedicated to bridging home and school with practical bilingual tools that celebrate culture and language every day. We are committed to supporting teachers and families in fostering literacy and pride in both languages while preserving our cultural treasures. At Casa Spanglish, we believe in the beauty of multilingualism and its power to connect cultures. Our mission is to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of languages by creating a space where they can coexist, grow, and thrive together.
MEET YOUR FACILITATORS
KENYA V. BENITEZ, M.A.
KENYA V. BENITEZ, M.A., is a devoted language educator and the proud mamá of bilingual twins. Born and raised in New Jersey in a culturally diverse Spanish-speaking family, she understands the importance of cultural expression and linguistic diversity and the challenges of preserving this precious heritage. As a teacher and advisor, she encourages her students to extend their college-level work beyond the classroom and into the community. As the founder and director of Casa Spanglish, she works tirelessly and passionately to fulfill her lifelong dream of connecting people through language and shared cultural experiences.
WENDY K. FERNANDEZ, M.Ed.
WENDY K. FERNANDEZ, M.Ed., is a passionate bilingual educator and proud mother of two older children. Born and raised in Honduras, she has dedicated her career to promoting multilingualism and cultural awareness. As a language specialist, she has taken on various roles, including teacher, instructional coach, program coordinator, and curriculum consultant in dual language immersion school settings. As the director of Casa Spanglish, Ms. Fernandez continues to share her love of language and culture with those seeking to preserve our cultural identity.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.