Background
Shen, Virginia Shiang-lan was born on July 30, 1955 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Arrived in the United States, 1983. Daughter of Mu-hsing and Ah-hsin Li.
Spanish and Chinese language educator
Shen, Virginia Shiang-lan was born on July 30, 1955 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Arrived in the United States, 1983. Daughter of Mu-hsing and Ah-hsin Li.
Bachelor in Spanish, Fu-Jen Catholic University, 1977. Master of Arts in Latin American Literature, Institute Caro y Cuervo, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish, Arizona State University, 1988.
Instructor, Wen Tzao Junior College, Kaosiung, 1982-1983; teaching associate, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1983-1987; assistant professor, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1987-1988; assistant professor, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, 1988-1991; assistant professor, Chicago State University, 1991-1994; associate professor, Chicago State University, since 1994.
Member American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages, Illinois Council Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Married Eric Yao-chu Shen, May 15, 1983. Children: Andrew David, Alan Michael.