Dr. Lipmen

Spanish 1, 2, and 3 - English Language Coordinator - Room 58

Welcome to Dr. Lipmen's Spanish class!

I am the Spanish teacher here at Palms Middle School, as well as the English Learners (EL) Coordinator.

Read the Spanish web page to learn about our Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and Spanish 3 electives.

Palms also offers a Spanish World Language Immersion Program.

English Learners

The English Learners programs are based on the programs and policies of the LAUSD Multilingual Multicultural Education Department (MMED). The LAUSD "English Learners" programs are also referred to as the "Emergent Bilingual” programs.

You can learn more about the EL programs at Palms on our English Learners page or by contacting me.

You are welcome to attend the English Learners Program Options Meeting that we hold every August and to participate in the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).

Class Schedule 2025-2026

Period	Class
1	English Learners Coordinator
2	English Learners Coordinator
3	English Learners Coordinator
4	Spanish 2
5	Spanish 3
6	Spanish 1

Meet the Teacher

Hello!

I'm an educator, born and raised in Los Angeles, with roots in Mexico and Guatemala. I've always been passionate about learning, and over the years I've had the privilege of teaching, leading programs, creating curriculum, training educators, and working with students of all ages—from LA to DC, rural China to London, Jerusalem, Bermuda, Mexico City, and beyond.

I earned my BA from American University in DC, where I studied the intersection of religion, government, and education. Later, I completed my MA in Education at Pepperdine, along with credentials in Secondary History, Secondary Spanish, BCLAD, and coursework in Elementary Education. I went on to earn my doctorate in Educational Leadership at USC, focusing on teacher education in multicultural settings. I'm currently an adjunct faculty member in Curriculum and Pedagogy at USC's Rossier School of Education. I have worked off and on in LAUSD for nearly 20 years. Along the way, I've been honored to receive some meaningful recognition, including a Congressional Award for Excellence in Student Teaching and a UK-based award for innovative youth work. More recently, I completed a diploma in Psychological First Aid for Migrants, Refugees, and Displaced Persons.

One of my greatest joys is teaching Spanish. It's more than just a language—it's a bridge to culture, connection, and identity. With my own Latina background, I love helping students tap into the richness of the Spanish-speaking world and feel empowered to express themselves in new ways. At the heart of my teaching philosophy is the belief that students should lead their own learning. When their voices, stories, and experiences are centered, the classroom becomes a space where everyone grows together and works toward a more just and equitable future.

I live with my partner and proudly raise our beautiful children in the urban jungle of Los Angeles.

Conocer a la profesora

¡Hola!

Soy educadora, nacida y criada en Los Ángeles, con raíces en México y Guatemala. Siempre me ha apasionado aprender y he tenido el privilegio de enseñar, dirigir programas, crear currículos, entrenar a educadores y trabajar con estudiantes de todas las edades, desde Los Ángeles hasta Washington D.C., desde la China rural hasta Londres, Jerusalén, Bermudas, Ciudad de México y más. Obtuve mi licenciatura en la American University en Washington D.C., donde estudié la intersección de la religión, el gobierno y la educación.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxDespués, completé mi maestría en Educación en Pepperdine, junto con credenciales de aprendizaje secundaria en Historia, Español de Secundaria, BCLAD y cursos de Educación Primaria. Obtuve mi doctorado en Liderazgo Educativo en USC, con especialización en formación de educatores en ambientes multiculturales. Soy profesora adjunta de Currículo y Pedagogía en la Escuela de Educación Rossier de USC. He trabajado intermitentemente en el LAUSD por casi 20 años. He tenido el honor de recibir importantes reconocimientos, como un Premio del Congreso EE.UU. a la Excelencia en la Práctica Educativo y un premio del Reino Unido por mi trabajo innovador con jóvenes. Recientemente, completé un diploma en Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos para Migrantes, Refugiados y Personas Desplazadas.

Una de mis mayores alegrías es enseñar español. Es más que un idioma: es un puente hacia la cultura, la conexión y la identidad. Con mi origen latina, me encanta ayudar a los estudiantes a conectar con la riqueza del mundo hispanohablante y a sentirse empoderados para expresarse de nuevas maneras. En el centro de mi filosofía docente está la convicción de que los estudiantes deben liderar su propio aprendizaje. Cuando sus voces, historias y experiencias se centran en el aprendizaje, el aula se convierte en un espacio donde todos crecen juntos y trabajan por un futuro más justo y equitativo. Vivo con mi pareja y con orgullo criamos a nuestros hermosos hijos en la jungla urbana de Los Ángeles.