Cincinnati Spanish Academy’s Team of Instructors


Maria Cohen

Maria Cohen

School Director and Spanish Instructor

Born in Colombia. In the U.S. since 1998.
Education: Dentistry DDS. Master in Health Education and Communication.
“ I like teaching Spanish because it gives me the opportunity to share my language and culture with adults and children."


Nilda Araujo Hook Nilda Araujo Hook

Spanish Instructor

Born and raised in Mérida, Venezuela. In the U.S. since 2000.
Education: B.A in Business Management.
"Clearly Spanish has become the second most spoken language in the U.S. As a native of South America. I want to use my special training and ability to teach children and adults to speak and communicate in the Spanish language. I look forward to my students learning our wonderful language and a bit of the culture of Latin America."


Veronica MendezVeronica Mendez

Spanish Instructor

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Living in the U.S. since 2008.
Education: BA in Environmental Design and certified as Early Childhood Education Teacher.
"It is an honor for me to be part of the learning process of each young person.
Teaching Spanish is something that makes me proud because I can share my culture and my language with others."