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MEET OUR INTERCULTURA TEAM

“I loved studying at Intercultura. After studying at language schools in Mexico, Spain, Perú, and Uruguay, Intercultura is the best school I have attended. It’s not only because the instruction is the best, but the administration is top notch. I always recommend Intercultura to friends who want to study Spanish!”

Jane Gantz • return student since 2009
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Adelita Jiménez

Founding Director
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Laura Ellington, MA

Founding Director
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Marcelo Arroyo, MA, M.Ed

Spanish & Executive Director (Heredia)
Estefania Samara Manager

Estefanía Vargas, Lic., J.D.

General Manager & Human Resources (Sámara)
Claudia Student Admission

Claudia Kiebl, MA

Enrollment Coordinator (Sámara)
Annia Student Services

Annia Delgado

Homestay & Volunteer Coordinator (Heredia)
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Torri Umb

Group Coordinator
Geovanna Receptionist

Geovanna Castro

Reception & Student Services (Heredia)
Marianela Student Services & Admin

Marianela González

Student Services & Online Classes Enrollment (Sámara)
Francinie Student Services

Francinie Gutiérrez Ledezma

Reception & Student Services (Sámara)
fabiola intercultura samara

Fabiola Gómez

Student Services, Sámara
Nelsy Spanish Coordinator & Teacher

Nelsy Rodríguez, Lic.

Spanish Coordinator & Professor (Sámara)
Jesús Spanish Teacher

Jesús Cárdenas, MA

Spanish Professor
Mónica Spanish Teacher

Mónica Molina, Lic.

Spanish Professor (Heredia)
Samuel Spanish Teacher

Samuel Barrera, M.Ed

Spanish Professor (Heredia)
Byron Spanish Teacher

Byron Pérez Gonzalez, Lic.

Spanish Professor (Sámara)
Silvia Spanish Teacher

Silvia Baltodano Díaz, Lic.

Spanish Professor (Sámara)
Jeanette Spanish Teacher

Jeanneth Jiménez, M.Ed

Spanish Professor (Sámara)
maria pozo

María Pozo Carpio, MA.

Spanish Professor (Sámara)
Iris Spanish Teacher

Iris Serra, MA.

Spanish Professor (Sámara)
Ilsen Spanish Teacher

Ilsen Pérez

Spanish Professor (Sámara)
Nelson Spanish Teacher

Nelson Jiménez

Spanish Professor (Sámara)
Darihana Spanish Teacher

Darihana Rojas, MA

Spanish Professor (Sámara)
Farid Spanish Teacher

Farid Nema

Spanish Professor
carmen

Carmen Gauna

Spanish Professor
krisbel

Krisbel Campos

Spanish Professor
Jackie Spanish Teacher

Jackie Benavides

Spanish Professor
fabiola villegas

Fabiola Villegas

Spanish Teacher
ambar spanish teacher heredia

Ámbar Liseth Carrillo Díaz

Adjunct Spanish Professor
viviana spanish teacher samara

Viviana Baltodano, Lic.

Spanish Professor (Sámara)
Karol Dance & Zumba Instructor

Karol Leal

Zumba & Latin Dance Instructor (Sámara)
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Hillary Ocampos

Social Activities Leader & Social Media (Heredia)
Kike Dance Instructor

Enrique Valerio

Latin Dance Teacher (Heredia)
Jeannette Cooking Teacher

Jeannette Vargas

Cooking Teacher (Heredia)
Jerry Tour Guide

Jerry Arend

Tour Guide
Anthony IT

Anthony Villegas

IT

“Many thanks to all my teachers:
Carmen, Isabel, Bayron, Farid, Farid, Nelsy, Nelson, Ilsen, Iris, Maria, also the receptionists, the cleaning staff, dance and cooking teachers, the security guards at night and Santiago.

I can't say anything but thank you. Thank you for this amazing time here in Samara. This adventure could not have been better. Thank you for your flexibility, kindness and, most importantly, all the patience you bring with you.
I learned many new things here, not only a new language, but thanks to your excellent program I was able to get to know a new culture and many wonderful people.
I would really recommend this school to anyone, because this experience is priceless. The three months went by so fast that I will probably come back soon.
I am excited for the next time. I will miss Samara.”

Ursina M., 19 years, Switzerland  • Spanish student at our Samara Beach Campus through Boa Lingua agency, July - October 2023