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; Town Student Center and Green Classroom 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

Mary Grey Erwin, Marketing and Development, A graduate from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mary Grey brings over six years of marketing and public relations experience to Spanish & Fun. And as a former U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras, she has a true understanding and appreciation for the Latin culture.

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

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

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