The short answer. I am a Spanish Language Coach and Program creator. I specialize in families with elementary school children who want to teach, learn and speak Spanish at home, although I am pretty good at teaching adults too!

As a native of Colombia living in NY, I really wanted to pass on the beauty of the Spanish language and culture to my children. I wanted to find Spanish classes and resources hoping to provide them with the incredible gift of bilingualism. To my surprise, there was nothing in my local community.

Teaching Spanish had always been an important part of my life; it was a calling. However, once I had my children, this calling took an even deeper meaning. I immersed myself not only in the art of teaching a second language but specifically in the delicate art of teaching a second language to children.

I discovered other moms, dads, grandparents were struggling like me, and even more, families that did not have a background in Spanish language had a passion and a desire to teach and learn Spanish at home. That is how Mundo Fantástico, a Spanish language program, was born. Designed with children and families in mind. It became my way of bridging the gap I had once encountered in my own quest for bilingual education, but also my passion for helping others that were struggling in that area like me.

Throughout my more than 20 year-journey, I've had the privilege of sharing the beauty of the Spanish language with numerous families, both in private and public schools, through after-school programs, and in one-on-one tutoring sessions for adults and children. I have provided training for teachers and, one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, provided support and training for parents interested in being an active role in teaching Spanish at home.