I have taught undergraduate and graduate history courses for 15 years. I have a Master's degree in Latin American Studies from the University of Chicago and a Doctorate in Borderlands History from th... e University of Texas at El Paso. I am currently a professor of Latin American History at The Citadel, where I teach courses on colonial and modern Latin American history, Mexican history, and U.S./Mexico Borderlands history. I have also taught U.S. history, World history, and U.S. Latino history. I became passionate about history at a young age. My Mexican immigrant parents emphasized learning about our culture and history, which led me to pursue research in Mexican history. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I have lived in Mexico. I love working with students and helping them see history as the study of the human experience. I also help students improve their analytical and writing skills, and I have directed undergraduate and graduate research projects.read more

Hi! I'm Nancy, a history professor with fifteen years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Many students are apprehensive about history because they think it is boring or has n... o relevance to their lives, but I tell students that studying history is studying the human experience. In my classes, I treat my lessons like conversations with the students, and together we unpack the often complicated dynamics that have shaped human societies. I am a first-generation college student and first in my family to graduate from college. My parents encouraged me to learn about our family's culture and history, and this led me to specialize in Mexican and Borderlands History. I teach courses in Latin American, Mexican, and Borderlands History, as well as U.S. Latino History and U.S. Immigration History. I also teach U.S. and World History, so I could work with high school students in AP courses. My primary goal as an educator is to help students build their confidence and become strong analysts and writers. As a first-generation college student from a working-class background, I benefited immensely from having good mentors throughout my educational journey. I hope I can pay it forward and continue helping students reach their goals.read more