Javier Rionda General Director Guanajuato & Professor
Hola amigos! I was born in the city of Guanajuato, Mexico. After studying tourism administration and economics at the university, I received a scholarship to study Japanese at the University of Soka in Tokyo, Japan. There I began teaching Spanish as a second language. It became my passion. For the next 23 years, I taught my native tongue to individuals and prepared Spanish teachers in schools all over the world, Japan, Turkey, the United States, and Mexico to name a few. I am very excited about coming back to where I grew up and am excited about sharing my love and my knowledge of this wonderful city.
Rojelio Granda Director of Studies & Professor
Hello everyone! My life began in Cuervevaca in the state of Morelos. While studying toward a double major in Spanish Education and Latin American History, I began teaching Spanish as a foregin language. That was over twenty years ago. I pride myself on my ability to use new and distinctive teaching methods to facilitate learning. I have extensive experience teaching all levels of Spanish, and am also experienced in preparing students for the DELE and SIELE exam. Right now I work here in Guanajuato being in charge of training our instructors and Spanish teachers from all over the world. I also teach the Medical Terminology program. Siempre son bienvenidos a mi clase!
Valeria Cardenas Teacher and Marketing
Hola, soy Valeria! I was born and rised in Michoacan, where I studied Hispanic Literature and Language at Universidad Michoacana (UMSNH). Since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the history of Spanish, its rules, and all the grammar that surrounds it. In 2024, I moved to the city of Guanajuato, and that’s when I began sharing my love for Spanish with students from all over the world. Teaching Spanish as a second language has allowed me not only to accompany others on their learning journey, but also to share the beauty and diversity of Mexican culture. It’s truly something that I deeply enjoy. Hope to see you soon!