Who We Are

cfrances@hamilton.edu

Ext. 4792

Claire Frances (she/her) brings a background in language pedagogy, curriculum innovation, and program development to her role as Director of the Language Center at Hamilton College. Her career began at Grinnell College, where she taught writing and French and oversaw the Alternate Language Study Option. Most recently, she directed the Center for Language and Culture Learning at the University of Iowa, where she launched a multilingual oral history project, collaborated on research in proficiency self-assessment, and developed student engagement initiatives for twelve language departments. At Hamilton, she is strengthening the visibility of language and culture learning across campus and expanding opportunities for meaningful intercultural engagement.

rbmartin@hamilton.edu, CJ 102

ex. 4792

As the Language Center Coordinator, Rachel (she/her) hires and oversees all Language Center student workers, collaborates with the language faculty on curriculum development, creates second language acquisition workshops for language faculty. Rachel's background is secondary Spanish education, and she earned her Master’s degree in TESOL.

Renata is a senior from Mexico City. She is a Biology major and Literature minor, as well as part of the Club Sailing team on campus.

Aiko is a sophomore from New York City. She plans to be a double major in Physics and World Politics. On campus, she is a part of the Chabad Board and involved in Greek life. In her free time, Aiko enjoys hiking the Glen Trails and having card nights with friends.

Cindy is a sophomore from Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. She is one of the many language center student assistants that you will meet when you first enter the Language Center. She also works as a Sadove Support Staff at the Sadove building. Outside of class, you might meet her exploring the glens, taking a nap on a random couch, on her phone taking videos of squirrels or chatting with family and friends.

Eliana is a senior from the Washington DC area who has worked for the Language Center for one year. She is involved with many groups on campus such as WHCL, The Duel Observer satirical newspaper, and Women's Club Rugby. When not at the LC, studio, or on the field, Eliana is studying hard in her favorite, and controversial, study spot, CJ first floor.

Melanie is a sophomore from Miami, Florida, and will be working as a Language Center Student Assistant. She is planning to declare a concentration in Neuroscience with a minor in Hispanic Studies. On campus, she serves as an E-Board member of La Vanguardia and is co-director of the HUM Program. In her free time, she plays volleyball with Hamilton College’s Volleyball Club and loves having movie nights with her friends.

Joy is a junior from Korea majoring in Biology and Hispanic Studies. She works in the Language Center as an assistant and as a Korean Facilitator. Outside the Language Center, you can find her at the gym or science center!