Our Dream Team
We believe that all children love learning and that language is most naturally acquired in early childhood. The care and education of your child is our most important responsibility. Critical to teaching early childhood, and central to our second language philosophy, this immersion program is designed to offer our young leaders a positive learning experience, and ultimately language acquisition. We take pride in our teachers and staff who are dedicated to providing quality care and education for our children. Our Center operates under the leadership of our Executive Director and a team of experienced language educators who are native speakers of the Spanish language. Join our team, send your resume to contact@languageprojectllc.com
Dr. Alicia
Founder/Executive Director
Dr. Alicia is a native Spanish speaker born in Lima, Perú. Her career in education and second language acquisition began at Kutztown University where she earned a BA in Education: Spanish PK-12. After years in the field, she continued her studies at Temple University, where she mastered Spanish Literature and Linguistics. Her love for teaching and researching language acquisition inspired her to obtain a Doctorate in Education with a focus on Spanish immersion research in early childhood. She enjoys traveling, dancing salsa, cooking, and listening to music. Language Project LLC and the Spanish Immersion Learning Center are a direct result of her passion for teaching language and her love for the Lehigh Valley community.
Mrs. Martínez
Assistant Director
Ms. Martinez is a native Spanish speaker born and raised in Buenos Aires-Argentina. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Special Education from Instituto Superior de Formación Docente 18 in Buenos Aires. Her experience in the educational field makes her an amazing part of our immersion team. She is 17 times National Cycling Champion and cycling coach. In her spare time, she enjoys biking and traveling with her family. She believes that play, physical activity, and sports are fundamental parts of the psychophysical development of a child.
Mrs. Hernández
Immersion Teacher
Ms. Hernandez is a native Spanish speaker born and raised in Mexico City. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology through the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and a Child Development Associate (CDA) from Northampton Community College. Her experience in the educational and clinical psychology field makes her an amazing part of our immersion team. Through the cognitive-behavioral lens, Illyan loves to develop projects that address emotional intelligence. Her background in art therapy positively influences her philosophy of education and instructional methods. Her hobbies are listening to music and taking pictures of nature. Ms. Hernandez brings a sense of serenity to our Center and takes great care of the emotional well-being of each student.
Mrs. Estupiñan
Immersion Teacher
Mrs. Escobedo
Immersion Teacher
Ms. Santiago
Immersion Teacher
Mrs. Estupiñan is a native Spanish speaker born and raised in Colombia. As an international student, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Preschool Education from the Universidad Estatal de Guayaquil, in Ecuador. Her experience teaching children in Ecuador and Colombia contributed to the formation of her teaching philosophy. She believes that children should be the center of the classroom, and strives to facilitate creative activities that generate student interest and stimulate learning. She plans to continue her studies and obtain a Master’s Degree in Child Psychology. In her spare time, Ms. Estupiñan enjoys dancing and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Zabdi Escobedo is a native Spanish speaker, born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Universidad de Guadalajara and obtained a Preschool Education diploma through the Centro de Capacitación-Ateneo Metropolitano de Guadalajara. Her approach to the care and education of preschoolers is based on respectful child-rearing practices. In the classroom, Mrs. Escobedo fosters love, creativity, and cooperation. Mrs. Escobedo is a mother of three children and loves to spend quality time with them. In her spare time, she likes to read and go to the movies. It is a pleasure and privilege to have Mrs. Escobedo as part of our immersion family.
Ms. Irene Santiago-Perez is a native Spanish speaker, born and raised in Puerto Rico. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, while simultaneously entering the practice of education and child caring. Ms. Santiago-Perez’s passion for education and caring for children has been crucial in her practice as a nanny, and a key factor in her decision to follow a second career path in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, Ms. Santiago-Perez enjoys taking road trips, traveling, and watching Netflix. Our Center is grateful to have such a loving and caring educator on our teaching team.
Mrs. Ovalle
Immersion Teacher
Mrs. Alejandra Ovalle is a native Spanish speaker, born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Her experiences in childcare have inspired her to follow a career in Early Childhood Education and seek a Child Development Associate. She loves caring for toddlers and leads her classroom with love and energy. Mrs. Ovalle is a devoted mother of two boys, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and digital content creation. The Spanish Immersion Learning Center is thankful to have Mrs. Ovalle in our teaching team.