Leticia Patient
Spanish Team
Bienvenidos/Welcome!
My name is Mrs. Leticia Patient, and I am a certified Comprehensible Input educator with more than twenty years of experience in education within Polk County Public Schools. Since joining McKeel Academy of Technology in 2021, I have continued my commitment to fostering student achievement through engaging, meaningful, and student-centered language instruction.
Prior to joining MAT, I taught Spanish for eight years at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, and spent twelve years at Traviss Technical College, where I taught English Literacy for Career and Technical Education. These diverse teaching experiences have strengthened my passion for language acquisition and lifelong learning.
Throughout my career, I have actively contributed to district initiatives, including serving on the Spanish Curriculum Mapping Committee and participating in textbook adoption committees. I also proudly serve as a co-sponsor of the National Honor Society, supporting students as they develop excellence in scholarship, leadership, character, and service.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Mass Media and Communication from the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico, and hold Florida educator certifications in:
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Grades K–12
- Journalism, Grades 6–12
- World Languages – Spanish, Grades K–12
I am excited about the opportunities that the 2026–2027 school year will bring and look forward to partnering with students and families to create a year filled with meaningful learning, personal growth, and academic success. Together, we will build a supportive learning community where every student can thrive and reach their fullest potential.
I look forward to an outstanding year ahead!
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
SPANISH 1
airPods or earbuds with microphone
1 dry erase marker (any brand/any color)
Penciles, colored pencils and two different color highlighters
Composition notebook and a plastic forlder with prongs and pockets (to be used only for Spanish 1 class)
(The approved online dictionary is http://WordReference.com)
WISH LIST:
Hand Sanitizer
Clorox Wipes
Paper Towel
Box of Tissues
