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Alexa K. Jeffress, 

PhD

Department of Spanish, Italian & Portuguese, University of Virginia, VA

I recently earned my doctorate in Spanish from UVA in May 2021. My interests include 20th-century Spanish literature and film, Catalan film, translation from Spanish to English, pedagogy, inclusive learning spaces, international ed, and technology in the classroom.

Featured Translation 

Miguel Rollón’s voice speaks to those who feel deeply, who will be able to find reflection and relief at the heart of this collection. In this book, no night is like the next one: children crisscross the border between youth and adulthood, while adults realize that they were never as old as they are today.  True poetry cures us, saves us, and brings us closer, even in our worst moments. Miguel Rollón’s poetry preserves the authenticity of having seen the world, broken-hearted, in his own suffering and in the suffering of others.

Spanish Courses Taught

2010

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH

2020

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE SPANISH

3010

GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION I

4040

TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH TO ENGLISH

Professional Development Activities

I am always striving to learn more about how to become a better teacher, and I enjoy helping my colleagues achieve this goal as well. Teaching is my passion, and I work towards making my courses engaging, equitable, and educational for all students. 

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