TEACHERS AND STAFF                                      

Our teachers are highly qualified, experienced, and accredited professionals.  They are dedicated to making your Spanish immersion experience successful and fun!   All of our teachers are required to have a university education as well as experience in teaching Spanish as a second language. 

Spanish classes are conducted at our two campuses; Central-Town and Eco-Green where you will enjoy learning at our outdoors and semi-outdoors classrooms with beautiful gardens and spectacular views.  Spanish instruction is also incorporated into all community service projects, excursions, and cultural activities.
 
DIRECTORS

Odilie Calvo, Costa Rican, 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, North American, 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, Sales and Marketing Experience in For Profit and Nonprofit 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 TEACHERS

Rita Cardemas, Costa Rican, Master of Education Pedagogy, BA in Spanish as a Second Language from Interamerican University of Costa Rica

Daisy Porras, Costa Rican, Certified Spanish Instructor and High School Teacher

Mariela Rojas, Costa Rican, Instructor of Spanish as a Second Language, BA in Human Resources from Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica

Maricela Soto, Costa Rican, Instructor of Spanish as a Second Language

ENGLISH TEACHERS

Nancy Wallace, Canadian, English as a Foreign Language Private Tudor in Costa Rica, Paramedic, Yoga Instructor

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, Bilingual

  Esteban Calderon, Costa Rican, Marketing Coordinator, Chaperone, Tour Guide, Bilingual






 Eduardo Calderon, Costa Rican, Chief Operating Officer, BA in Business Administration from University of Costa Rica