Our native Spanish-speaking Instructors have over 75 years combined language teaching experience!

ANA LIA

My name is Ana Lia. I am from Argentina (born and raised), but I lived the past 24 years in the US. I have been the World Language Chair at the high school I teach at in Florida for the last 17 years. I have taught Spanish as a foreign language for eight years, and I teach Spanish for Spanish Speakers Level 1, 2, and 3, along with AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature courses. I am a swimming and tennis coach, and the sponsor of the Latino Rams Club at my high school. I also work for the College Board as a Score Leader training, supporting, and overseeing colleagues who grade the AP Spanish Language exam. I love reading, hiking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

ELVIRA

My name is Elvira. I am a native of Spain. I worked at Rock Valley College where, for 19 years, I taught Spanish and several Humanities courses including “Latinos is the United States”, and “Spanish and Latin American Cultural Expression.” Alongside with my colleague and friend, Cristina, I also served as the Coordinator of the Modern Language Department, conducted cultural tours to Spain, Peru, and Argentina, and presented foreign language films to the RVC community 3 times per semester on a volunteer basis. I believe in the full integration of language and culture which, as a native speaker, I can do with relative ease…..teaching Spanish brings me home.

CRISTINA

My name is Cristina. I was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where most of my family still resides. I try to visit regularly, and travel throughout the country while there. Traveling is my passion! I am a retired educator after more than 30 years teaching Spanish in higher education. During my tenure I taught Spanish at all levels (from 101 to graduate classes). Elvira and I worked together for many years, and we had the pleasure to work with Peter for several years as well. Now that I have more free time, I work part-time as a translator and interpreter for several school districts, score AP Spanish (with Ana Lía) and of course, Hunt Hill Spanish camp!

PETER

My name is Peter. I grew up trilingual speaking Ukrainian, Spanish and English. My grandparents fled Ukraine and took refuge in Argentina. I have taught Spanish for 29 years at the high school level. In addition I have taught community college level and have also taught adult continuing education classes. While I have visited family and friends in Argentina several times, I have traveled to six different Spanish-speaking countries and love international travel. I love sharing my love of languages with others.

ROSSANA, VOLUNTEER

Hello. I’m Rossana, I’m from to Argentina, I was born in Tucumán, a mountainous city in northern Argentina. I worked as a dentist there for 27 happy years. Now I’ve been living in the USA for six years, in Orlando, Florida. I love this city. Here I work and travel, getting to know this beautiful country. I love outdoor activities, reading, and chatting with friends—and if they’re international even better! I’m learning English, just like you are learning Spanish, so I hope we enjoy the exchange.

Rossana is Hunt Hill’s 2025 Spanish Camp Volunteer. As stated, she is a native Spanish speaker and is strengthening her English language skills. Some activities Rossana will be leading are dance lessons, engaging in conversations over coffee and throughout the week, and optional games. We are SO excited to welcome her, and for her bubbly and fun personality to be at Hunt Hill for Spanish Camp!