Spotlight on: Trevin Robinson
Spanish Teacher
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Q. What date did you start in the new role?
A. Sept. 1, 2026.
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Q. What is your background experience that led to this position?
A. I studied Spanish and adolescence education at SUNY Oneonta and finished my master´s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at SUNY Cortland. I have traveled to many Spanish-speaking countries including Peru, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Spain. Also, I studied abroad in Seville, Spain. Additionally, my wife is from Peru, and we are always speaking Spanish at home. I am consistently learning new words in Spanish every day, and I also love to learn other languages. I have studied Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese and English.
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Q. What makes you excited about working in your new role at Herkimer CSD?
A. I am excited to inspire students, be a positive role model, make connections with students, encourage them to be good global citizens, lead them to succeed and teach about culture and the Spanish language.
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Q. When did you first know you wanted to become a Spanish teacher and what made you feel that way?
A. My favorite class when I was in school was always Spanish. My secret talent was always my strong accent in the Spanish language. My best class was also always Spanish, and I knew that I wanted to be a Spanish teacher when I was in eighth grade.
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Q. What do you think makes Herkimer CSD special?
A. I think the teachers, students and staff make Herkimer CSD feel special. I feel a strong sense of community and support here, and that makes me happy.
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