Cincinnati Spanish Academy’s Team of Instructors

Estela Lambistos

Director and Spanish Instructor

Born in Spain. In the US since 2007.
Education: BA Psychology. Completed language courses that specialized in teaching Spanish as a foreign language and Spanish for the business world.
“In my many years teaching Spanish to different age groups and nationalities, I have really enjoyed watching the growth of every single student.”

Ines Benguria

Spanish Instructor

Born in Argentina. In USA since 1998.
Education: Master in Educational Psychology
"Communication is the basis of interpersonal relationships, and the ability to communicate in another language certainly adds to our skill =set. I enjoy teaching Spanish, my native language, in a fun environment and seeing students become more proficient and confident with their newly acquired skills" 

Pablo Benavides

Spanish Instructor

Born in Colombia. In the US since 2003.
Education: Master in Music Performance from Texas Christian University. Master in jazz music from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati.
"Teaching Spanish is very like teaching music: the students face learning a new language with sounds, vocabulary, and structures different from what they are used to. I am happy to help people learn a new language that will allow them to communicate their thoughts and feelings on a new way." 

Maria Cohen

Spanish Instructor

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

Maria Teresa Lang

Spanish Instructor

Born in Spain.
Education: B.S. in International Business and Marketing from The University of Texas at Austin.  MBA in International Management from The American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird), Glendale AZ.
"I love teaching Spanish because it is such a beautiful and rich language.  I enjoy looking for new ideas and ways to teach both the language and culture and take pleasure in seeing the improvement and gain in confidence in my students."

Veronica Mendez

Spanish Instructor

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Living in the US 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."

Lisa  Vazquez

Spanish Instructor

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Moved to the US in 2006.
Education: BA in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from the University of Puerto Rico, Carolina Puerto Rico and MBA in Marketing of the University of Phoenix Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
"I love teaching Spanish because it gives me great pleasure to see how eager the kids are towards learning a new language and culture."