Foreign Language Department
"If we spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world."
Language Department
TMP-Marian offers German, Spanish, Latin and Japanese. Our language courses are designed to broaden understanding of the global world. Studying the classical and modern languages will increase vocabulary, improve grammar, and broaden your cultural horizons.
Course Offerings:
· Latin I, II (III and IV if requested)
· German I, II (III if requested)
· Spanish I, II (III if requested)
· Japanese I
Meet the Faculty
Mrs. Linda Braun – Latin
I have a sense of humor and I look on the positive side of things. There is a serious side, but I balance that with my sense of humor. I have three grandsons and two children. I like the combination of my physical and mental labors.
“All roads lead to Rome.”- Linda Braun
Mrs. Clara Walters – German
I’ve had a keen interest in foreign language since I was very young. I grew up understanding and somewhat speaking the German dialect of Ellis County. I have always dreamed of being a foreign language teacher. After raising seven children and partnering in the farming operation with my husband, I reentered college and received my degree in 1995, at the age of 49.
“When the student is ready, the teacher appears”-Clara Walters
Mrs. Melissa Pinkney – Spanish
I have recently started teaching foreign language and it is something I’m passionate about. I enjoy seeing my students succeed in and out of the classroom. I graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2007 and am excited about the teaching years ahead of me.
“Don’t be afraid of moving forward, only fear standing still.”- Chinese proverb