{"id":16143,"date":"2017-04-17T16:22:53","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T20:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insagrado.sagrado.edu\/?p=16143"},"modified":"2019-03-29T11:23:47","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T15:23:47","slug":"cautivahistoria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insagrado.sagrado.edu\/en\/cautivahistoria\/","title":{"rendered":"Captivating Students through History"},"content":{"rendered":"

In his career spanning almost forty years, there are many stories and memories from the students and alumni of humanities and history professor Nelson Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong>, one of the most beloved and valued professors in Sagrado\u2019s faculty.<\/p>\n

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Professor Nelson Hern\u00e1ndez began teaching history courses part-time at Sagrado in 1980. Photo by N\u00e9stor M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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By Nicole Ortiz Marrero
\n<\/strong>Journalism student<\/p>\n

Many emulate his teaching style; some, his passion for the profession he chose; and others, his quality as a human being. But all of them are convinced that they will never forget the difference that Professor Nelson Hern\u00e1ndez made in their lives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

He began teaching part-time at Sagrado in 1980. At the time, he only taught history courses, but today his class catalogue also includes various humanities courses. And even though he acknowledges that his courses \u201care not the most popular ones among students,\u201d he always endeavors to make the experience as pleasant as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that my classes aren\u2019t the most popular ones among students, that\u2019s why I try to make them as seamless as possible so that they can understand the correlation with the present, and students can enjoy them,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

However, that was not the case for Javier Alvelo Abrahante who, after taking one of Hern\u00e1ndez\u2019 class, switched gears to majored in education. He is now a high school history teacher. He admits he learned part of his teaching style from his professor.<\/p>\n

\u201cHern\u00e1ndez was a big influence. His classes helped me realize that biology was not my thing and that the humanities were more exciting to me. What I learned from him was his way of involving students in the discussion and how to make the class more appealing for them,\u201d the education alumni said.<\/p>\n

Today, 37 years later, Hern\u00e1ndez continues to be the same person he was in the beginning. Regardless of the Dolphin generation to which they belong, all his students agree that Hern\u00e1ndez continues to have the same drive to help them<\/strong>. Perla Alessandra Hern\u00e1ndez, a senior in journalism, claims that his legacy is his commitment to his students.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat makes him so unforgettable is his love for students. His motto is to support students, and it goes without saying, he puts himself in the student\u2019s place and motivates them to fight for their rights,\u201d said the soon-to-be journalist.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Professor Hern\u00e1ndez confessed that he had to make his classes more appealing for students by integrating, for instance, new technologies. Photo by N\u00e9stor M\u00e9ndez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prof. Hern\u00e1dez also admits that he wasn\u2019t always set on teaching college students, but life brought him here. Time has made him adapt and change according to current events.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have always believed that students should be treated with kindness, decency, and respect. I had to adapt in order to make the class more appealing and inviting so they would get involved. The biggest challenge has been to make them put away their electronic devices, and eventually incorporate them into the class so that it is more appealing to them,\u201d Professor Hern\u00e1dez said.<\/p>\n

He claims that his biggest satisfaction is to see his students participate actively inside and outside the classroom, and to be involved in the development of their leadership skills and talents. However, he added that there\u2019s nothing better than to see them grow to become professionals.<\/p>\n

It is not unusual to see him walking by the Student Council\u2019s events to support the Dolphins and encourage them to hold events outside the classroom. An example of this is his next conference entitled, \u201cMartin Luther: Works and significance.<\/strong> Five centuries after the Protestant Reformation,\u201d which will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the CEDTEC during Universal Time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

About this conference, he says that, when considering the great contribution made by Luther, it\u2019s time to examine the historical event and how the past affects the present.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s time to begin the interreligious dialogues with a true spirit of unity, without being limited to the historical fact, but rather seeing how it has changed and the impact it has had,\u201d Professor Hern\u00e1ndez noted.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, when asked about the professor, students and alumni alike have endless stories to tell, many of which feature how Hern\u00e1ndez made a difference in their lives.<\/p>\n

Zacha Acosta, who received her Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism in 2003, shared that professor Hern\u00e1ndez \u201cused to inspire her mornings with extra and abundant knowledge.\u201d He helped her \u201cunderstand many socio-political and civil issues\u201d while she traveled the world as a student-athlete, and he instilled in her the \u201cpassion to learn more about the historical aspects of any topic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sa\u00fal Vargas, a sixth-year humanities student, said that his energy, enthusiasm, and charisma in class make his teaching unforgettable.<\/p>\n

Hern\u00e1ndez, a mentor of the Student Council, a champion of student life and school spirit, and a supporter of all, makes sure that his students can identify themselves with their Alma Mater. He encourages students to participate in student associations and to make the most of their college years beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n

Thank you, Professor Hern\u00e1ndez, for serving as a role model for all our Dolphins!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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