I am a native Spanish speaker who grew up in Nicaragua, where I went to college and lived until 1994.  While working in New York in a diplomatic position,  I earned a MA in International Political Economy and Development at Fordham University. When I moved to California I started  teaching Spanish in elementary and high school, and this started my interest in foreign languages. Before starting Lango,  I completed a MA in Teaching the Spanish Language and its Culture from the University of Granada, in Spain. 

As a bilingual person myself, I know how difficult it is to learn a foreign language as an adult.  That's why I decided to teach Spanish to my kids at a very young age and now I'm proud to have raised my kids to be completely fluent in Spanish and aware of the benefits of being multilingual and multicultural.

I am thrilled to bring my passion for education, languages and cross-cultural understanding to children in this area through our language classes and summer camps.

Jennifer is a native Mandarin speaker from China, she is also fluent in Cantonese and English. Her formal education is in early childhood education but with the need and interest arising in Mandarin she has turned her talents toward language. She has brought her innovative style of teaching language using songs, stories, dance, crafts and other fun activities to the classroom. Jennifer loves children and has taught as a preschool teacher in China and as a Mandarin teacher to elementary school children in upstate New York. She used to be our Mandarin teacher for many years before the pandemic and now we rae happy that she is back with us.

Nuria is a native Spanish-speaking teacher from Honduras. She got her teaching degree in Honduras, where she graduated as a Chemistry Teacher.  She has experience teaching all levels from kindergarten to high school. She has been with Lango since 2014, and for many years she's also tutored students in Spanish Dual Immersion. She is passionate about teaching Spanish, and she enjoys working with kids, playing and having fun while teaching them Spanish. Nuria is also a great artist, and when she is not teaching Spanish, she is painting.

Hello, my name is Paola Kvammen. I was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, so needless to say I have spoken and studied Spanish ever since I can remember. I attended the “Universidad de Guadalajara” in Jalisco for my undergraduate degree in ESL. While attending college I took classes covering subjects ranging from “Childhood Psychology” to “Teaching Spanish as a Second Language”. Even though I received my degree in ESL specifically targeted towards teaching kids, my time spent at the university taught me to be prepared for any teaching situation that might arise.
Traveling is surely one of my favorite activities because you get to meet and get to know new people. It is great to learn about new cultures and experience other ways of seeing the world. I enjoy volunteer work as a Spanish teacher and developing new programs for students. I also enjoy volunteering as a youth and recreational sports coach during the summers.
Some activities that I enjoy doing at camp include singing, making arts and crafts and playing games that keep the students moving, active and engaged. Something funny about me is that everyone in my family loves Avocado, except me! I don't necessarily hate it or anything, but I happen to be allergic. I know, tragic... Holy guacamole!

Denisse is a native speaker from Mexicali, Mexico. She is happily married and mother of 4 bilingual and bicultural children. Denisse graduated with a BS in Educational Psychology at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico. She is a Montessori Guide and a member of the American Montessori Society, and was the director of her own Montesori Bilingual Preschool in Mexicali until last year.  She also got certified in Catholic Education as well as in Training on Inclusion for authistic children. Denisse has 26 year of teaching experience with children and teens, and she is very happy to be teaching Spanish at Lango.

Hola! My name is Azareth Cano, and I am a native Spanish speaker from Mexico. I received my BS in Biology from CSUN. Besides Spanish, I also teach other subjects such as English, Math, and Biology, which I enjoy. I like working with students and assisting them in these various intriguing subjects.

I truly like teaching Spanish because it allows me to be creative. It's thrilling, something I look forward to in each class is the way students interact with one another through the different activities we do in class. I believe that mastering multiple languages is likewise a crucial endeavor from which students may undoubtedly benefit. It not only makes traveling easy and fun but it also gives them the opportunities to learn about other cultures. Students can learn about each other's backgrounds and the importance it plays in their daily life. As a result, students are better equipped to succeed in the future and take advantage of better opportunities.  Given this, I'm delighted to be part of student's educational experiences as they learn Spanish, and I look forward to continuing to support them in class! 

Alexis is a native-Spanish speaking teacher from Aguascalientes, Mexico. She graduated with a Master of Science degree in Counseling from CSUN. She works part-time at Glendale College and has been a Lango teacher since August 2022. She is very passionate about teaching Spanish and engaging students in fun cross-cultural activities, such as music, dancing, reading books, and creating arts and crafts. She's also helped students who stay in afterschool programs with their homework, especially those enrolled in Spanish Dual Immersion programs.
Alexis is a strong advocate of health and wellness, so in her leisure time, she’s usually at the gym or learning a new cooking recipe.

My name is Yelitza (Lisa) Antias. I am a native Spanish speaker from Venezuela. I earned my teaching degree in Elementary Education from the Universidad Pedagógica Experimental in Venezuela. I have experience teaching students from kindergarten through high school, as well as teaching private Spanish lessons. I truly enjoy working with children and am passionate about teaching Spanish through engaging activities, creative play, songs, games, and hands-on projects. I also incorporate conversations, role play, and cultural activities to help students connect with the language in meaningful and enjoyable ways.