Spanish Manager

Hanna is very passionate about the Spanish language and language learning.

She has experience with project management and education which has allowed her to excel in the classroom and in serving others. She is eager to bring her knowledge from these experiences to promote teacher and client success and to overall encourage a love for learning and teaching the Spanish language."

• Spanish Adjunct Professor, John Carroll University
• BA Spanish, John Carroll University
• MA Spanish, Cleveland State University

Spanish Manager

Mariaka is a former Viva Spanish teacher.  Her passion for teaching her native language and sharing her culture resulted in a successful and enriched classroom environment during her years as a Spanish teacher.

She brings a wealth of enthusiasm and experience to her Spanish Manager role and is dedicated to fostering successful relationships with Principals and Teachers.

• Responsible for all aspects of the Viva Spanish! program at assigned schools
• BS Marketing and Business Development - Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas, Venezuela
• Former Viva Spanish Teacher
• mescovar@vivaspanish.com

Larry has taught with Viva Spanish for 3 years working with K-8 students at St Bernadette and St Michael in the Cleveland Diocese.

Larry is working with the Spanish Managers to provide additional support and coaching to our Spanish teachers. He will work closely with teachers to offer professional development and additonal opportunites to connect with one another.

• BA for Queens College, New York
• Lived in Spain as a young child/ young adult
• lferrara@vivaspanish.com

Rachel is responsible for daily office tasks such as data entry, ordering, sales calls, and mailings. She is readily available to assist with all aspects of the company.

• BA in English from Florida Atlantic University
• Former High School English Teacher
• rwright@vivaspanish.com

Billing and Payment Coordinator

Susan joined Viva Spanish in January 2022.  She has over 25 plus years of bookkeeping and organizational experience.  She oversees and manages all aspects of the daily billing, processes workbook orders, and manages workbook inventory.

• sbertagnolli@vivaspanish.com
• 440-477-9094

Spanish Manager and Technology Expert

Aleris has been a Viva teacher and has an excellent understanding of the Viva
curriculum and classroom management. Her success in the classroom and her
interest and abilities with technology is helping Viva to expand the tools used
for learning.

She is a native of Puerto Rico, is fluent in both Spanish and English,
has management experience, and recognizes the value of teaching Spanish to K-8 students.

• Responsible for all aspects of the Viva Spanish! program at assigned schools
• BS in Criminal Justice, University of Puerto Rico
• Former Viva Spanish Teacher
• arivera@vivaspanish.com

Founder and VP of Sales and Marketing

Gladys began bringing Spanish to non-public K-8 schools in 1996 because of the recognized need for effective part-time Spanish teachers in the private and charter school space.  She has taught the program herself and brings her knowledge of educational techniques and practices as well as her passion for Spanish to her offerings.  Gladys enjoys the excitement of introducing and promoting the programs to schools who may not otherwise be able to find effective Spanish teachers and curriculum.

• Responsible for Marketing, Sales, Business Relations, Business Development
• Parents from Venezuela and Paraguay, South America
• M.Ed and BS Speech and Language, Kent State University, Kent, OH
• gbreilly@vivaspanish.com

Owner and President

Hannah purchased Viva Spanish in July 2021 and adopted the title of Owner and President.  Since she joined Viva Spanish in 2015, she has been a key driver in Viva's success.

Hannah designs and creates the curriculum, workbooks, digital resources and overall business plan for Viva Spanish! She oversees and manages all aspects of Operations and Program Development and directs and supports Spanish Managers.  She works closely with Spanish Managers to ensure that students are learning, Principals and parents are happy and that the students feel successful.

Hannah gave birth to Hazel Santina in January, 2020 and lives in Newbury, OH

• Spanish Teacher - St Helen Elementary School, Newbury, OH
• M.Ed Educational Administration, Ursuline College, Beachwood, OH
• BS Marketing and Entrepreneurship, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
• hcreilly@vivaspanish.com

HR, Program Coordinator and Office Manager

Sandy coordinates HR, program details, materials and payroll.  She manages HR functions, payroll and generally keeps us all moving in the right direction!

• Associate degree in Business Management, Lakeland College, Kirtland, OH
• sdibble@vivaspanish.com