STAFF and TEACHERS
Our staff and teachers are highly qualified, experienced, and accredited professionals.
Odilie Calvo, Executive Co-Director and Founder. Instructor of Spanish as a Second Language, Financial Consultant, Business Development degree from National University, BS in Financial Business from University Autonoma of Costa Rica.
Jennifer Horschman, Executive Co-Director. Master of Education in Cultural Diversity and Curriculum Reform from University of Massachusetts/Amherst, TESOL/TEFL Certified and Business English Specialization from Oxford Seminars, BA from Brown University in American Civilization/American Education, K-12 Teaching Certification in ESL and K-6 General Certification, 10 years teaching experience and 10 years sales and marketing with for-profit and non-profit organizations.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Marianita Devandas, Costa Rican, Master of Philology and Spanish Language Curriculum Development from University of Costa Rica, Law Degree from University of Costa Rica
SPANISH INSTRUCTORS
Rita Cardemas, Costa Rican, Master of Education Pedagogy, BA in Spanish as a Second Language from Interamerican University of Costa Rica.
Rocio Vasquez, Costa Rican, Master of Spanish as a Second Language from University of Costa Rica, 2003; Master of Latin American Literature, University of Costa Rica, 2007, and Studies in Philology, Linguistics, and Literature at University of Costa Rica, 1999. Taught Spanish as a Second Language in many highly acclaimed international academic institutions and study abroad programs.
Maria de los Angeles Alfaro, Costa Rican, Graduated from National University with a degree in elementary education. Twenty years experience as elementary school teacher. Graduated from Instituto de Cultura y Lengua as instructor of Spanish as a Second Language. Taught 15 years in different prestigious language schools and institutions.
Mariela Rojas, Costa Rican, Instructor of Spanish as a Second Language, BA in Human Resources from Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica.
Daisy Porras, Costa Rican, Certified Spanish Instructor and High School Teacher
CHAPERONES, GUIDES & OPERATIONS
Roberto Horschman, North American, United States certified Paramedic, Chaperone, Tour Guide, Outward Bound Instructor, US Peace Corps, Former High School Spanish Teacher, and BA in International Relations and minor in Spanish from Ohio Wesleyan University.
Eduardo Calderon, Costa Rican, Chief Operating Officer, BA in Business Administration from University of Costa Rica.