BIO
Lara Garrido teaches at the UW-Stevens Point at Stevens Point campus. She joined the Department of World Languages & Literatures in 2024. Garrido teaches Spanish courses at various levels, and courses in foreign language education. She has taught courses in introduction to feminism, gender, and sexuality in the Hispanic culture, contemporary Spanish literature, Spanish for the medical professions, and special topics.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Contemporary Hispanic film studies
- Feminism and sexuality
- Heritage language learners
- Translanguaging
- Inclusivity and adaptation of Spanish variations in contact
RECENT BOOK
“La última bala” by Luís María González
FAVORITE QUOTE
Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak (Thomas Carlyle
BEST ADVICE
The Devil’s favorite sin is vanity, watch out and keep yours in line.
FUN FACT
When she was growing up, she wanted to be an archaeologist, judge or diplomat.