In 1993 Walt Disney, at the America Salutes its Teachers Program, named him... More... Larry Torres is an Assistant Professor of foreign languages and cultures at The University of New Mexico â€“ Taos. In 1993 Walt Disney, at the America Salutes its Teachers Program, named him outstanding national Foreign Language teacher of the year. He has received numerous honors and awards and has appeared in several magazines. He is a popular speaker in the field of cultural sensitivity and teacher training, as well as a speaker on global education. Less