Manuel Cuenca He dedicated 14 years of his career to Gaztelueta; he taught at all stages, as head of studies and in the implementation of one of the most valuable elements of Gaztelueta, the personalised educationThe different teaching teams were trained. He trained in the UPV and in the University of Navarra and left one of the most endearing legacies for the Alumni, the Academy of Language. Professor emeritus of the University of Deustountil 2011 he was the Director of the Institute of Leisure StudiesHe started the centre in 1988, which made it possible to introduce Leisure Studies at the university. Married, with 3 children and 8 grandchildren, in his spare time he enjoys reading and travelling.
What has been the best thing about your time at Gaztelueta? The personal transformation I experienced by living for 14 years in a context of family, creativity and self-improvement.
Which historical figure would you go to dinner with? With Ramón Menéndez Pidal, his teachings marked the beginning of my research career.
A phrase that has left its mark on you? I often remember a quote from José Manuel Tapia, "he who runs for his own pleasure, never tires of life".
Which event do you remember most fondly? I remember many, the last ones that left an impression on me were La fiesta de la Academy of Language G-1 of 1984, the Poets of '27 Congress with the COU students and my farewell as a teacher at the school.
With whom would you watch a sunset under the mast? With José Manuel Tapia, José Alzuet, Ángel Ramírez or any of my colleagues from my time, including the directors of the centre.
Are you preparing a publication? Rather two, one on the pedagogical innovations that took place in Gaztelueta in the decade of 1973-83, and the other on the meaning of leisure throughout life.
