Yana Taets
Academic Degrees:
- M.A. with High Honors in Linguistics and Pedagogy, State Linguistic University in Pyatigorsk, Russia
Awards:
- Certificates for outstanding teaching and dedication to help students learn (Center for Educational Innovation, University of Minnesota)
Biography
I studied German Civil Law and Economic Geography at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Germany. At the same time, I worked as a logistician for the second largest transport company in Germany for 8 years. After moving to the US, I started my dream job at BMW of North America in New Jersey. Eventually I realized how unhappy I was in the corporate world and fulfilled my biggest childhood dream to be a teacher. I taught German language and culture at the Germanic-American Institute, Augsburg University, St. Paul Academy, and University of Minnesota. I met so many amazing students on the way and I am forever grateful for this most rewarding experience!
I love teaching all levels of German language, contemporary literature, and German history.
I enjoy traveling with my husband and son, hiking, yoga (I even got certified to be a yoga teacher), snorkeling (growing up by the Black Sea instilled the love for nature in me), camping, and playing with my tabby cat and rescue Pomeranian.
![Yana](/images/Languages%20%26%20Cultures/Faculty%20Photos/Yana-Taets-600.jpg)
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Jeff DuBois
Chair, Languages and Cultures Department
CSB Richarda P32
320-363-5188
Jennifer Schwichtenberg
Department Coordinator
CSB Richarda P38
320-363-5067
SJU Quad 253A
320-363-3093