Randall C. Rider (Randy) is a recognized Master Teacher for the beginning levels of Spanish. In addition to classroom teaching and curriculum writing at the high school and college level, he has directed a Spanish immersion school in Mexico. He has also worked as a consultant of second-language learning for educational publishing companies. Randy has lived and traveled throughout Spanish-speaking countries, learning about the various cultures, and understands that not all students learn alike. Being aware of the many different learning styles, he knows that the teaching methodology must be eclectic to reach all students. He believes in a communicative and natural approach, encouraging the students to be engaged in as much conversation in the target language as possible.
Seventeen years ago, Randy started Rider Classroom Spanish by combining his numerous years of teaching Spanish with his goal to provide school districts with a highly-effective distance learning program. It was designed for schools in rural areas with a shortage of State Certified Spanish Teachers. The program filled a need. Students were able to see, hear and speak with a ‘live’ teacher through video calling, interacting with others on a daily basis. The business model of offering a highly effective program at a budget-friendly rate gained the trust of public and private schools. What followed were years of instruction by fellow Spanish teachers using this curriculum that has built a proven reputation for excellence. This program also includes Lesson Plans that help with teacher training so that the methodology and effectiveness remain consistent throughout every level of Spanish.