Mr. Marino Perea
Foreign Language
mperea@bk.org

Marino Perea is a native from Cali, Colombia. He has a bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages from Santiago de Cali University in Cali, Colombia. He is currently working on his Master’s degree in Bilingual Education through Boise State University. In 2001, Marino moved to the United States where he attended the College of Southern Idaho and later Boise State University where he earned his Idaho Teaching Credentials. Mr. Perea believes that learning Spanish is more than learning grammar and vocabulary in order to be competitive in today’s world and having the ability to order a meal abroad. Marino insists that learning Spanish is a way to connect culturally, socially, and spiritually with Spanish speaking people; being bilingual is being bicultural.

Mr. Perea tries to go beyond his subject matter to expose his students to different cultures and ways of life. Coming from Colombia gives him a unique perspective that he tries to pass on to his students. Marino also appreciates that his students teach him to be understanding of their own situations. Mr. Perea is active with the Spanish Club and moderator of the Weight Lifting Club and through both he has the opportunity to interact with many students.

Away from Bishop Kelly Mr. Perea is an active member at St. John’s Cathedral as a member of the Pastoral Council and a member of the Hispanic Committee. Two of his favorite activities are listening to salsa music and playing soccer.