John Grande

Education

• M. Ed. Gwynedd-Mercy University
• M.A. Spanish Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, LaSalle University
• B.A. Spanish & French, DeSales University

John Grande has been a dedicated advocate for world language education for over 40 years, inspiring students through innovative teaching methods and fostering meaningful cultural understanding both inside and outside the classroom. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience in the world language classroom while collaborating with leading state and national educators to design, organize, and deliver impactful professional development for fellow language teachers. His work has helped strengthen and expand Spanish language programs in the Upper Moreland School District—where he taught Spanish and French from levels I to IV for many years—as well as at Holy Family University. Grande has also been recognized for his excellence in teaching, being named one of 13 statewide finalists for PA Teacher of the Year and receiving the 2024 Educator of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association (PSMLA). Mr. Grande’s ongoing goal is to connect students with real-world applications of language learning through immersive experiences and active community engagement.

Courses Taught

• SPAN 101: Intro Spanish I
• SPAN 102: Intro Spanish II
• SPAN 100: Spanish for Travelers
• SPAN 302: Hispanic Influences in the U.S.
• SPAN 303: Latino Pop Culture
• SPAN 316: Traditions and Culture of the Latino World
• SPAN 309: Conversation and Language Activities I
• EDUN 331: General Methods & Technology
• EDUN 332: General Methods and Curriculum in the Content Area
• GNED 400: Interdisciplinary Core Seminar