Intro to Spanish
Intro to Spanish (Grades 2–5)
Learn Spanish through stories, games, songs, movement, and conversation using a comprehensible input approach that makes language meaningful and fun. Students will build confidence by acquiring high-frequency vocabulary and expressions through cognates, interactive stories, and engaging activities rather than memorization. Topics include greetings, colors, numbers, feelings, family, animals, food, and other everyday themes while practicing simple conversations and developing listening, speaking, and early reading skills. No prior Spanish experience is necessary.

Kimberly Kinnecom
Instructor

Kimberly Kinnecom has been a Spanish teacher at Richmond Hill High School since 2017. She previously taught in New England, North Carolina, and Florida, and has lived and worked in the Dominican Republic. Her international experience also includes travel and professional work throughout Latin America, including Guatemala, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Peru, and Mexico. Kimberly focuses on helping learners feel comfortable hearing and using Spanish in a natural, encouraging environment, with an emphasis on communication, confidence, and enjoying the learning process.
SPA2026/27A
FullInstructors:
- Kimberly Kinnecom
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Aug 31st 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Sep 14th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Sep 21st 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Sep 28th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Oct 5th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
SPA2026/27B
Instructors:
- Kimberly Kinnecom
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Nov 30th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Dec 7th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
SPA2026/27C
Instructors:
- Kimberly Kinnecom
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 1st 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Feb 8th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Feb 22nd 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Mar 1st 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Mar 8th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Mar 15th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
SPA2026/27D
Instructors:
- Kimberly Kinnecom
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 29th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Apr 12th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Apr 19th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, Apr 26th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, May 3rd 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |
| Mon, May 10th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Community Education Campus |