Sra. Peñaranda is from Colombia. She is a High qualify Spanish teacher, with a master in Spanish Language and Culture from Salamanca University in Spain. She is also a Business Administrator from USACA University, Cali-Colombia.

Sra. Peñaranda came to the U.S in 2001 and had been working at Soehl Middle School since 2005 as teacher for rotation and honors Spanish. She also serves as the Diversity Club Advisor for the same school since 2006, helping kids to understand and appreciate the diversity of our community.

Sra. Peñaranda is a member of the following professional organizations: NJEA (New Jersey Education Association), NEA (National Education Association), ACFTL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and FLENJ (Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey).