Lina Merchan

Lina is a native Spanish speaker, born and educated in Colombia. With experience mentoring multicultural groups, she has successfully guided students of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners.

She graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. Understanding that learning a new language can be an intimidating journey, she empowers her students with confidence, helping them navigate their unique path to fluency.

Lina embraces the philosophy of community learning and enriches her Spanish lessons with the vibrant culture of Latin America—its traditions, cuisine, music, and literature.

A personal anecdote that highlights her dedication as an educator is her experience teaching Spanish to her English-speaking husband. Through commitment, carefully selected resources, and immersive experiences, she takes great pride in the fact that he has now achieved fluency in Spanish.