Bienvenida, Mireidis!

Mireidis Marcano has joined us as a part-time Spanish teacher.

Originally from Venezuela, she holds a Master’s Degree in Democracy and Human Rights from the University of Alcalá de Henares, Spain; a Master’s in Screenwriting for Film and Television from the University of Madrid; and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the Central University of Venezuela.

She has taught GED Spanish at Roanoke City Public Schools, served as a teacher at the Human Rights School of the Ombudsman’s Office in Venezuela, and led seminars on women’s rights with the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO). In Roanoke, she also teaches adult learners through Casa Latina.

In addition to teaching, Mireidis works as a Victim Advocate Hispanic Outreach Specialist, supporting victims and strengthening trust with the Hispanic community. She has completed specialized training in gender, human rights, trauma, and domestic violence through institutions including the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, the National Organization for Victim Advocacy, and the United Nations Population Fund.