Heidi Ann Garc�a holds a Ph.D. in Latin American Literature and Culture from Arizona State University. Since 1996 she has taught several courses at the university and high school level including basic Spanish for non-native speakers, Latin American literature, and business Spanish. She has also directed several Spanish programs abroad. In addition, she has published articles on topics related to her doctoral research such as U.S. Latino-Caribbean cultural production. She currently teaches Spanish for Heritage Speakers at North High School in Phoenix, Arizona.