Dennis Marolda
Upper School Spanish
Central Connecticut State University - M.S., Central Connecticut State University - B.A., Western Connecticut State University - B.A., University of Marilyn - A.A.
Dennis Marolda joined Renbrook in 2026 as a part-time Spanish teacher in the World Language Department, working with students in Grades 6 and 7. His education includes an associate degree from the University of Maryland’s European Division, bachelor’s degrees in music and modern languages, a diploma from the Goethe-Institut in Hamburg, Germany, a master’s degree in international studies, and post-master’s study in Spanish.
He holds Connecticut teaching certifications in German, Spanish, and elementary world languages. Dennis has taught languages and music for many decades at the elementary, secondary, and college levels. He loves sharing his enthusiasm for European languages with students and helping them understand that learning Spanish is about far more than conjugating verbs. Through language study, he introduces students to the people, traditions, and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
Dennis especially appreciates the individual attention students receive at Renbrook. An active professional musician and avid traveler, he also enjoys hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. He spent more than two years living in Germany while playing with an Army band, an experience that sparked his passion for speaking European languages. In addition to English, Dennis speaks German, Spanish, and Italian and is learning French.
