The Cleveland Spanish Academy
Saturday Classes for Children
Your child will encounter a new language and have fun learning through activities, songs, and games. Our main goal is to make the learning process both fun and effective for your child.
Spanish at Your Child’s School
Register your child for our program at area schools or find out more information about starting a program at your school!
Private Classes for Kids, Families & Home School Groups
If you want your child to have a more focused Spanish education or have siblings or a family wanting to learn together, private classes offer a custom curriculum and flexibility.
Summer Camp
We offer Spanish Summer Camp with a new and exciting week-long theme each summer, as well as Summer Saturday Classes for children of all ages!
Our Methodology: Immersion Learning
Immersion: Learning Spanish in Spanish
Introducing spanish to children
Why do we use the immersion approach?
Some Schools We Work With!
Why Expose Your Child to a New Language?
A Lifetime OF Learning
Introducing Spanish to children develops Spanish speaking and listening comprehension skills that will aid in future language learning. Children’s minds are more easily adaptable to new sounds, methods of logic, and pronunciation.
Cognitive Development
Learning Spanish enhances intellectual flexibility, problem solving skills, creativity, and standardized test scores, and helps prepare your child for a multi-cultural world.
Cultural Awareness
Learning a language goes hand-in-hand with learning about other cultures. Spanish exposes children to different Hispanic cultures, teaching them to be more tolerant and respectful towards others.
Meet Our Academy Teachers!
Maria Elena Pauer - Directora
Maria Elena Pauer
Directora
I was born in the United States of parents from Spain and Cuba, and have both studied and spent much time in Spain. I received a BA in Spanish and Political Science from the OSU, and am a Foreign Language K-12 licensure candidate in Spanish from CSU. I have both K-12 and college teaching experience. My goal as a Director is to broaden the horizons of our students by sharing the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures and by teaching them how to communicate in the 2nd most spoken language in the world – Spanish! I am a proud mother of three children. I enjoy reading and movies in my free time and especially enjoy attending my children’s soccer games and other activities.
Edith Quimper - Teacher (Perú)
Edith Quimper
Teacher
Hola a todos! I am from Peru and have been living in the US since 2005. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management and a Master's Degree in Applied Lingüístics in Spanish as a Second Language. I have been teaching Spanish for more than a decade and joined Cleveland Spanish School in 2013 to teach adults and children at all levels. My main objective and what I love the most in class is to recognize student’s learning styles at different Spanish levels and help them reach their fullest potential in enhancing their language skills. I enjoy reading, listening to music and learning stories from different cultures.
Javier Cruz - Teacher (Spain)
Javier Cruz
Teacher
¡Hola! My name is Javier Cruz and I am from Ceuta, Spain. I have been living on the west side of Cleveland for 3 years. I studied both Early Childhood Education and Secondary Education, at the Universities of Granada and Madrid. I have worked for 10 years in Madrid as Spanish teacher and 2 years in Ohio at a private High School. I enjoy watching movies, reading, sports and traveling in my spare time. I like teaching Spanish because it is a way for me to share aspects about my culture and language with other people.
Brenda Reyes - Teacher (México)
Brenda Reyes
Teacher
IHola! I am of Mexican descent and have been teaching Spanish for 13 years to students of varied backgrounds, from college students to Canadian Ambassadors. I've lived in Cleveland since 2012 and enjoy many of the things it has to offer. I have a passion for teaching Spanish and enjoy sharing my language and culture with other people. One of my favorite things is seeing the progress each student makes - I enjoy seeing the learning process at work! My passion for the Spanish language is only rivaled by my love of cooking. I enjoy making traditional Mexican food as well as exploring dishes from other cultures.
Testimonials
“My 4-year-old son looks forward to Spanish class every week. At home he runs around speaking Spanish. The instructor relates to the children and makes them feel comfortable to learn. As a result, the children seem to pick up fast and love using what they learn at home. The instructor uses interactive tools like plastic fruit and Spanish work sheets that the kids solve and color to aid in teaching. The price is good and the atmosphere is clean and enjoyable. I recommend this class to anyone looking to get their kids into beginner Spanish.”Roy Aukerman, parent
“My son began the year hating the idea of going to Spanish class. After two weeks of classes, he actually said he couldn’t wait for Monday because he had Spanish. He comes after every class with new words to teach us. It is great to see him excited about it. Thank you – it is making his entire year better!”Jenny Wagner, parent