Escuela Hispanoamericana’s teachers are all native Spanish speakers, each with appropriate qualifications for teaching the Spanish language at primary and secondary levels.
Learn more about our teachers.
Angela Gallego Martinez
I most enjoy sharing my culture with the kids. Learning a language is to learn about other countries and about our communities here.
Originally from Bogotá, Colombia.
Qualifications: Normalista Superior (pre-school and primary teaching) from Normal Maria Montessori
Other languages: English, signing language and Braille.
Work and career: Coordinator of After School Care.
Interests: Practicing sign language and dancing Salsa.
Carlos Franco
Each student at the school is given personal attention so that they can learn at their own pace. I find rewarding when children leave school after Friday sessions with a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Originally from Lima, Peru.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Education. Licentiate in Spanish Language and Literature Teaching.
Other languages: English, Portuguese and Italian.
Work and career: Academic positions as Head of Faculty and Assistant Professor, as well as advisor on language curricula.
Interests: Music, dance and cooking.
Eva María Gil Guerrero
I have a passion for teaching and enjoy creating learning environments that build students' knowledge of Spanish. Escuela Hispanoamericana offers the local community a fantastic opportunity to learn the language and promote Spanish culture.
Originally from Valencia, Spain.
Qualifications: Master of Arts in History & Certificate in Teaching Skills, University of Valencia. Bachelor of Arts in Geography and History, National Distance Education University, Spain.
Work and career: Over 10 years as a Secondary School Teacher for the Spanish Department of Education.
Other languages: English and Valencian (similar to Catalan). Some French and German.
Interests: Reading history and travelling.
Fernanda Felipe
Children learn best when they feel part of a broader family and identify with each other. There is a strong sense of belonging at Escuela Hispanoamericana, which makes teaching here especially satisfying.
Originally from Puerto Belgrano, Argentina.
Qualifications: Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Second or Foreign Language, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional; Degree in Sworn Translation, Universidad de Belgrano; Degree in Technical, Scientific and Literary Translation, E.N.S. en Lenguas Vivas S.E.B. de Spangenberg.
Other languages: English and some French.
Interests: Husband and a very cute dog.
Walter Anaya
I enjoy helping students learn the Spanish language.
Escuela Hispanoamericana is a great place to promote Spanish language and culture, to help keep Spanish traditions alive, and a most supportive environment for students and their parents.
Originally from Peru.
Qualifications: Masters of International Business. Monash University
Other languages: English.
Interests: Science, sports and traveling.