Meet Our Team
Teacher Qualifications
- Teachers must be native Spanish speakers.
- Teachers must have a Bachelor’s degree at a minimum.
- Teachers must be CPR certified every two years and have background checks performed.
- Teachers are required to have 20 hours of continuing education per year in addition to yearly immersion training, Zoo Phonics training and Handwriting without Tears training.
Meet Our Directors
Señora DeShea is the Program Director of The Spanish Academy. DeShea opened The Spanish Academy in September of 2001. She is a graduate of The University of Georgia with a degree in International Business. She lived in Seville, Spain in 1997. She is married and has three children. Her goal is to create a total immersion environment in which children look forward to coming to school each day while developing a lifelong love of learning and a proficiency in Spanish. She has always had a passion for children and language and loves her job!
Señora Maribel is the Director of The Spanish Academy in Buckhead. She is a native of Mexico and studied at the University of Texas in San Antonio with a major in Communications. She later pursued a Master in International Business and a Master in Business Administration in Madrid, Spain, where she lived for 6 years. She moved back to the USA in 2007 and came to Atlanta with her husband and girls in 2011. She is a strong believer of bilingual immersion and has witnessed first hand through her life experience and through her daughters the many benefits it has to offer. Her middle child is an alumni of The Spanish Academy and her youngest daughter is a current student at TSA!
Señora Natalia is the Director of The Spanish Academy in East Cobb. She is from Argentina and moved to Atlanta in 2000. Natalia is a graduate from Catholic University in Buenos Aires, Argentina with a degree in Accounting. She worked in the finance for 14 years. She is married and has 2 children. She believes that every kid is different and that learning and fun can go together. This is her sixth year at The Spanish Academy.
Señora Verónica is an Assistant Director Suwanee and a teacher of 2 and 3 year olds. She from Mexico and has been living in Atlanta since 1995. She has a degree in Business and has been working at The Spanish Academy for 11 years. She feels teaching young children is the most gratifying and fun experience. She has two children of her own and lives in Alpharetta.
Señora Jocy is from Peru. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education from University of the Sacred Heart in Lima, Peru. She moved to Georgia in 2017 with her husband and two children, however she left her native country more than 10 years ago, to expand her experience in teaching young children in Europe, America and the Middle East. She has a strong passion for teaching and she believes that love and hands-on experience are the best tools for little children to learn.
Annie is from Lima, Peru. She has a BFA in Graphic Design from Louisiana State University. She has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as well as Connecticut, Louisiana, Texas and now in Alpharetta, GA since 1997. Annie is fluent in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. She has three grown sons and a granddaughter who luckily lives in Buckhead. Annie has been teaching FearLessArt w/anNie for two years with her mission being “To empower children’s great minds and creativity by allowing them to express themselves, therefore building on their problem solving skills and self-esteem.” Annie worked with The Spanish Academy previously for seven years, 2002-2009 and loved every minute of it. Working with children and their families is something she truly enjoys doing. Annie is very happy to be back.
Señora Rosemary is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. but has been living in Atlanta Since 2010. She graduated from Instituto Tecnico de Santo Domingo with a degree in psychology with an emphasis in human resources. She currently lives in Marietta, GA with her husband and daughter. She learned English by immersion and knows firsthand the value of this method. She very much enjoys working with children and is very excited to be part of the The Spanish Academy.
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Meet Our Teachers
Adriana was born in Mexico City. She studied communication with a major in live TV production at Universidad Anáhuac del Norte, Mexico. She got married in 2006 and moved to Atlanta where her two girls were born. One of them is an alumni of The Spanish Academy and the other one is still a student here. She has a lot of passion for the arts, especially cinema, photography and singing. Adriana strongly believes in bilingual immersion education and the extended family (grandparents, uncles, cousins and close friends) as fundamental elements for kids development. She is very excited to join the team this year. Working with children is so much fun!
Señora Adriana is from Caracas,Venezuela and has been living in the USA since 2006. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and has been working at The Spanish Academy since 2012. She is married and a mother of two very busy children. She loves teaching children in her native language in a fun, didactic and safe environment!
Señora Ari was born and raced in Mexico City. She came to the US in 1996 and lived in North Carolina and then moved to Atlanta in 2016. She had been teaching Italian since 1984, and Spanish in the US since 1999 to students of all ages (children and adults). She has two grown sons, one who is a professor at Georgia Tech and Emory University and another who is an archeologist and anthropologist in NC. She also has two granddaughters, one who is an alum of TSA and another who is just starting—both of them are completely bilingual. Señora Ari, strongly believe that learning multiple languages will enrich and help kids be more successful in life. She also love spending time with her family, traveling everywhere, reading books and cooking.
Señora Beatriz is from Murcia, Spain and has been living in Atlanta since 2014. She has a Bachelor degree in Journalism from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia and degree in Marketing and Advertising from Universidad de Murcia. She is a married and the mother a daughter. She believes in learning languages at an early age is the best way to achieve a high level of oral proficiency and feels strongly that having fun while learning is key.
Señora Berenice is from Merida in southern Mexico. After attending school in Los Angeles, she returned to Merida and taught at Academia Cetec, which is an English language and literature school. Berenice returned to the United States in 2006 and began working with children. After working as a pre-K and kindergarten Spanish teacher, she realized how important it is to learn Spanish at an early age. Outside of work, Berenice enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two children. Although her children are bilingual and study Spanish in school, she values taking them abroad to Mexico several times a year to further develop their language skills. She is still trying to teach her husband Spanish, with less success….
Señora Adriana is from Colombia, she moved to Atlanta in 2005 after living in London. She has a bachelor degree in Production engineer from EAFIT.
She is married with two kids and has been teaching dual immersion programs for a number of years now.
She is married with two kids and has been teaching dual immersion programs for a number of years now.
Señora Alex is a native New Yorker. She lived in the Dominican Republic for 12 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from the Pontifical University de Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. While living there, she taught at a private language academy for 5 years before opening her own language center from 2009 until 2011. She has been living in Georgia since 2012. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
Señora Andrea Calbimonte is from La Paz, Bolivia. She studied International Economics and Management in Universita Luigi Bocconi, Italy. She moved to Atlanta with her husband in 2016. She speak Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese and working proficiency in American Sign Language(ASL). She have been working with children for almost four years in a IB school, English full immersion program in Bolivia. Therefore, she is convinced that the knowledge of languages gives the chance to share and exchange culture. She truly believe that through love, care and loads of fun children are more open to learn.
Señora Carola was born and raised in Guadalajara Mexico. She has a B.A. in Art Conservation from the National School of Conservation and Restoration in Mexico City and an M.A. in Anthropology from HUNTER College in New York. She moved to the US in 2004 and lived in New Jersey for 9 years before moving to Atlanta with her husband and 2 sons. She feels strongly about the importance of a bilingual education for children, especially during the early stages of development.
Señora Carolina is from Venezuela and has been living in the United States since 2011. She graduated from Instituto Universitario de Tecnologia Industrial with a degree in Industrial Production. She loves children and is very passionate about teaching them her native language!
Señora Cecilia was born in Peru, and she graduated with a Law degree, focused on family law. She is a certified Spanish teacher and has a Head Start Program Certification, Children Development Associated (CDA), and Basic Core for child care providers. She moved to Atlanta in 2006 and has 2 children. She has worked for eleven years with children of all ages. She believes each child is special, unique and capable of doing anything if they feel secure and comfortable.
Señora Cristina is from Madrid, Spain, where she studied Business Management & Administration. After working in a law office for three years, she and her husband moved to Stuttgart, Germany, where they lived for two years. During that time, she worked on making her true passion come true–teaching Spanish. Now she and her husband have been living in Sandy Springs since February 2018, and she is extremely happy to find a job that combines her two passions–teaching Spanish and children. She learned German through the method of total immersion, so she strongly believes in the method used at The Spanish Academy and is very excited to form part of the team.
Señora Dany is from Venezuela and she has been living in Atlanta since 2004. She has a degree in Human Resources from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas, Venezuela. She is married and love spending time with her husband and two daughters when they are home back from college. She worked as a teacher for 10 years when she lived in Venezuela and she is very excited to get back in a classroom teaching children again which is her true passion.
Señora Erika is from Mexico, and has been living in the United States since 2008. She started a bachelor degree in business in 1998 and after one year in the business school she realized that her true passion is to work with children. She graduated from the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey campus Chihuahua (ITESM) where she obtained the degree in Montessori Teacher in 2001. She has been working with children since 1996. She is has been married for ten years and has two children. She believes that no matter what pedagogical method or beliefs are use, kids can learn when they feel love and respect.
Señora Esther is from Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan in Mexico. She graduated from the Instituto Michoacano de Ciencias de la Educación with a degree in Educational Psychology. She moved to the Atlanta area in 2011 to work as an Au Pair. She had the opportunity to work with children in Mexico as an English Instructor and in the US as an Au Pair. She strongly believes that teaching young children is one of the most rewarding careers. She now lives in Smyrna Georgia with her husband and enjoys mountain biking and volunteering at her church.
Señora Flavia is from Bogota, Colombia and a graduate from Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Paris in Nursing. She has worked in Pediatric for 8 years and love children! She knows from her own experiences that that language Immersion works, as she is perfectly bilingual in French, Spanish, and English. She is married and has two wonderful children.
Sra. Flor is from Cumanà, a coastal town on the eastern part of Venezuela. She studied in a Caribbean island called Margarita, where she studied hospitality which was the prevalent industry. Before having her two children, she worked in the banking industry and after being a stay at home mom for several years, she felt the need to do social work. She was trained as a clown to visit hospitals and bring some laughter and fun times to the the patients in hospitals. This was one of the most fulfilling activities she has ever participated on which left her with a heartwarming experience and memories to last a lifetime.
Flor came to USA in 2016, this academic year 2018-2019 is her first full academic year and she is bursting with excitement at the opportunity to help children learning Spanish.
Flor came to USA in 2016, this academic year 2018-2019 is her first full academic year and she is bursting with excitement at the opportunity to help children learning Spanish.
Señora Gaby is from Mexico, she studied Business Administration at the Universidad de las Americas in Puebla. She moved with her husband and 2 kids to Atlanta in 2011. She is a strong believer that being bilingual is a huge advantage not only to get a good job, but also give the opportunity to know other people and their cultures.
Señora Ana Gabriela is from Mexico City and moved to Orlando, FL in 2001, where she worked in a preschool with a very hands on education program for seven years. In 2013, she and her family moved to Atlanta. She is a graduate of EBC University in México City with a degree in Accounting. She is a proud mom of three girls and now lives in Roswell with her husband, two youngest daughters, two dogs and one turtle. She is also the proud grandma of two! In addition to teaching, she also loves photography.
She absolutely believes that a bilingual education opens a new world for kids and parents. She is excited about being a part of the Spanish Academy family.
She absolutely believes that a bilingual education opens a new world for kids and parents. She is excited about being a part of the Spanish Academy family.
Señora Gaby is originally from Venezuela. She has a Bachelor Degree in Journalism and a Post graduate certification in Corporate Communication. She lives in Alpharetta with her husband and her two kids. She loves to work with children and teach them her native language with dynamic and fun lessons.
Señora Jomara is from Ponce, Puerto Rico. She graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica with a degree in Secretarial Science. She moved to Atlanta in 2012, with her husband and her two kids. She loves spending time with her family believes childhood is the most important stage of human development . Everyone should take responsibility, since the healthy development of children is crucial to the well-being of any society.
Señora Janet is from Colima, Mexico. She is been living in the United States since 2009.
She lives in West Midtown with her husband and her 4 year old daughter. She has a Bachelor Degree in Social Communication.
She is been a photographer since she was 16 years old. Her true passion is children and family photography.
Innocence in children has always inspired her. Sharing her native language is something
that fills her soul with happiness.
She lives in West Midtown with her husband and her 4 year old daughter. She has a Bachelor Degree in Social Communication.
She is been a photographer since she was 16 years old. Her true passion is children and family photography.
Innocence in children has always inspired her. Sharing her native language is something
that fills her soul with happiness.
Karin is originally from Guatemala and has been living in the Atlanta area since 2000. She graduated from Universidad Francisco Marroquin with a degree in information systems and received her MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School. After working as a senior consultant, she took a break to take care of her two daughters. She loves having the chance to teach children in Spanish and believes that the key to education is to keep activities and materials interesting and engaging.
Señora Karina is from Caracas-Venezuela and has been living in United States since 2003. She moved to Atlanta in 2006 with a Degree in Human Resources from I.U.T “Antonio Jose de Sucre” in Venezuela. She has been working at The Spanish Academy since 2011 in Buckhead as Assistant Teacher. She Lives in Midtown, with her husband and her 7 years old son and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Señora Lucia is from Logroño, a small city in the North of Spain. She has been living in US since 2015. She has a Bachelor degree in Education from La Universidad de Valladolid.
Her decision to become a teacher was influence by her father, who was an amazing educator. This admiration for him made her follow his steps.
After finishing her college degree in Spain, She moved to the United States to teach Spanish to an American family. That was a big opportunity for her since She could improve her teaching skills and English at the same time.
Working with children of different ages helped her develop different teaching methods and strategies. Her creativity is really useful to design fun and entertaining activities for young children. It is very pleasing to see them enjoying and learning simultaneously.
“It is my goal to combine my experience and knowledge with my ability to learn new things to improve as a professional educator. Teaching is not only a career, it is my passion.”
Her decision to become a teacher was influence by her father, who was an amazing educator. This admiration for him made her follow his steps.
After finishing her college degree in Spain, She moved to the United States to teach Spanish to an American family. That was a big opportunity for her since She could improve her teaching skills and English at the same time.
Working with children of different ages helped her develop different teaching methods and strategies. Her creativity is really useful to design fun and entertaining activities for young children. It is very pleasing to see them enjoying and learning simultaneously.
“It is my goal to combine my experience and knowledge with my ability to learn new things to improve as a professional educator. Teaching is not only a career, it is my passion.”
Señora Ludy is from Venezuela. She has been married for 13 years and live in Marietta with her husband and two daughters.
In 2002 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. The reasons why she decided to study the Bachelor’s Degree in pre-school education is because she wanted to be part of the training of children. She enjoyed to be able to teach children and at the same time learned from them as well.
In 2002 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. The reasons why she decided to study the Bachelor’s Degree in pre-school education is because she wanted to be part of the training of children. She enjoyed to be able to teach children and at the same time learned from them as well.
Señora Maria is originally from Caracas, Venezuela and has been living in the US for over 15 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business and a MBA from the American University. Maria has over 5 years of experience teaching Spanish to preschoolers and school age kids. She has also worked for more than 11 years as a dance instructor teaching both adults and kids all ages. While not busy with work activities, Maria spends all of her time with her husband of two beautiful children.
Señora Mariana grew up in Mexico and lived there for over 20 years. She and her family moved to Georgia in 2011 and have loved every minute of it! She has two beautiful daughters who love to spend time cooking, playing games, or at the pool. She started her undergraduate degree in Law and after 3 years dedicated her time educating and learning with her daughters. She believes that at a very early age is when students gain confidence and success in working independently towards personal goals, both academic and social.
Señora Maryray is from Venezuela and she graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor in Social Communication. She lived in Puerto Rico for one year, and she lives since July 2016 in Marietta with her husband and son. She has worked as a volunteer with children 3-5 years old. She loves to work with child and to be able to teach in her mother language, Spanish.
Señora Mary was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She obtained a B.S in Communications, Advertising, and Public Relations. Señora Mary lives in Alpharetta with her husband, two sons and mother. She really enjoys children and loves working with them. In her spare time she likes spending time with her family and friends. She is a true dog lover!
Señora Nancy grew up in Mexico and San Antonio, Tx. She studied at the Universidad del Valle de in Mexico and earned a degree in Fashion Design. She has had 13 years of experience working with children and believes strongly in bilingual immersion education because it opens more doors. (No se como decirlo en ingles, que te “abre mas puertas” así lo decimos tal cual en español”)
Señora Paola is from Maracaibo Venezuela and has been living in USA since 2015. She is a Graphic Designer by profession but teacher by passion.
She loves languages because language gives you social skills, the opportunity to learn about a different culture and most importantly gives you the ability to solve problems easily. My goal is that they learn Spanish while having a good time!
She loves languages because language gives you social skills, the opportunity to learn about a different culture and most importantly gives you the ability to solve problems easily. My goal is that they learn Spanish while having a good time!
Señora Pia is from Venezuela and moved to Atlanta in 2004. She earned a degree in Preschool Education in Venezuela and upon graduating worked as a Teacher’s Assistant for two years. She has enjoyed the pleasure of working with an American family as a Nanny and Spanish tutor for eight years after coming to the US. Pia is going into her forth year at the Spanish Academy and loves being a preschool teacher! She strongly believes that the preschool age is the perfect age to impact a child’s life in a very positive way!
Señora Rosemary is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. but has been living in Atlanta Since 2010. She graduated from Instituto Tecnico de Santo Domingo with a degree in psychology with an emphasis in human resources. She currently lives in Marietta, GA with her husband and daughter. She learned English by immersion and knows firsthand the value of this method. She very much enjoys working with children and is very excited to be part of the The Spanish Academy.
Señora Violet is from Venezuela, and Arab descent. Lawyer by profession for more than 14 years in her country of origin.
Always with a special interest in language education. Being a mother of 2 has allowed her to understand and enjoy teaching Spanish to preschoolers. Simple perfect match!
Always with a special interest in language education. Being a mother of 2 has allowed her to understand and enjoy teaching Spanish to preschoolers. Simple perfect match!
Señora Yosleni is from Valencia Venezuela, she moved to the United States in 2107 with her husband and 3 children. She studied at the University of Carabobo a Bachelor Degree in Laboratory Medicine and she has worked for 17 years in the area of pediatrics. She likes to be with children and teach them with lot of love and respect to develop their skills for learning the Spanish language.
Señora Engely
Sra. Lorena is from Argentina and has been living in the US for the past 17 years; 11 in Chicago and the last 6 here in Atlanta. She is the mother of two very active boys, Santiago(12 ) and Franco (7). She has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work but my work experience has mainly been in Corporate America. The last four years I started working as a Medical Interpreter, as well as an Interpreter for Forsyth County Schools. My latest adventure began this school year when I joined The Spanish Academy. I’m very excited to be part of The Spanish Academy.