Cincinnati Spanish Academy's Team of Instructors
Margarita Chavez - Guten
Director and Spanish Instructor
Born in Mexico. In the US since 1999.
Education: Xavier University, Cincinnati OH
Masters in Secondary Education anticipated Spring 2009
Licensure Field: Spanish, Multi-Age (PreK-12)
English as Second Language ESL at Xavier University, May 2001
B.S. in Kindergarten Education, July 1998
"I enjoy sharing my native culture and language with others. I enjoy seeing children develop their abilities by nourishing their imagination and skills."
Estela Lambistos
School Coordinator 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.."
Hilda Esperanza Diaz
Spanish Instructor
Born in Colombia. In the US since 2007
Education: MS, Microbiology, BS, Bacteriology
BA, Business Administration
"I have enjoyed teaching at the university level for 17 years. I am happy to have the opportunity to teach children. "
Maria Guadalupe Earl
Spanish Instructor
Born in Mexico. In the US since 2006
Education: BA Business Administration
"I love teaching Spanish because it is a beautiful language. It is great that you can learn it and have fun learning it."
Maria Cohen
Spanish Instructor
Born in Colombia. In U.S. since 1998
Education: Dentistry DDS. Mastern in Health Education and Comunication.