Name: Mrs. Lucia Munoz

Education: I have a BA degree in Hispanic Literature and Language. After college I obtained my Masters Degree in Spanish Linguistics with focus in Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language at NMSU. A couple years later I obtained another master’s degree, this time in Education with particular focus in curriculum development. 

Teaching Experience: During my Masters at NMSU, I held a Teaching Assistantship which allowed me to gain experience as a Spanish teacher in the University. After that, I went back to Monterrey, Mexico where I taught Language and Literature at a High School level, including International Baccalaureate Language A - Spanish for 10 years before moving to Milwaukee. I have been teaching Spanish in Elementary and Middle School with Futura Language Professionals for the last four years.   

Family Life: I was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico where my entire family still lives. I moved to Milwaukee when I married my Wisconsin native husband, Justin, who is a wonderful chef in the city. We have been married for almost seven years. We own three restaurants in Milwaukee and enjoy life with our two dogs Randy and Chester. 

Interests & Hobbies: I am an avid runner: I run at least one marathon every year. Language is my passion: I am a native Spanish speaker, fluent in English and Italian, and keep trying to learn French. I deeply enjoy traveling, reading, and as one can imagine, food.  One of my main interests is to participate in my community. For the past couple of years, I have been a member of the Board for Directors of Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin.