Language Without Limits
Our Mission
At Brilliant Bilingual, we believe that a multilingual world is a better world. Language opens the door to new friendships, professional opportunities and ways of viewing the world. We take a community-based approach to providing children, adults, families and organizations with flexible language learning solutions that accommodate busy lives. Our proven focus on communication means that learners spend less time memorizing and more time using language authentically. Try us and enjoy the benefits of shining in a new language today!
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Meet Our Founder -- Dr. Catrice Barrett
Sometimes, the biggest challenge learners face is believing that they can become bilingual. We give you the tools to achieve your language goals with confidence. If I can do it, so can you!
Since then Dr. Barrett has gone on to make important contributions to second language education in many areas. During her graduate training at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Barrett collaborated with leading thinkers in world language education. Her experience in the Ivy League armed her with the skill to implement communication-based language teaching that leads to the best fluency results. For over 10 years, she taught world languages and trained teachers in K-12 and higher education. Because of her experience as a software engineer, she has also infused into Brilliant Bilingual a technology-rich culture to better meet learners’ needs. Moreover, Dr. Barrett is an award-winning scholar with a strong record of international publications and presentations on language education. Her work has been shared in countries all over the world, including England, Canada, China and India.
Meet Our Team
Vanessa Sanchez
Program Coordinator
Home country: Colombia
Languages: Spanish, English
Vanessa has been bilingual since a young age, Spanish being her first language. She’s passionate about helping children and families reach success. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, hiking, watching movies, and cooking.
Abigail Valdepeñas
Administrative Assistant
Home country: Philippines
Languages: English, Tagalog
Abigail worked as a Digital Librarian for 8 years in GMA Network Inc., one of the biggest TV Networks in the Philippines. Previously, she worked as a Social Media Manager. One of her strongest passion is dancing. She loves teaching and sharing the gift of dance.
Jenny Rose Basalo
Digital Communications Associate
Home country: Philippines
Languages: English, Tagalog
Jenny is a seasoned graphic designer and tech guru. She oversees many administrative and creative projects for Brilliant Bilingual. In her free time, Jenny loves learning, cooking and spending time with her adorable kids.
Mónica López
Outreach Associate
Home country: Philippines
Languages: English, Tagalog, Spanish
Mónica brings a warm, caring touch to our customer experience. With a decade of experience as a certified elementary school teacher, she specializes in liaising with parents and school administrators to ensure that Brilliant Bilingual services align fully with the language learning needs of the community.
Amira Barrett
Marketing Intern
Home country: USA
Languages: English, Spanish
Amira has been a Brilliant Bilingual (Spanish/English) since birth. She enjoys putting her creative hand to work for Brilliant Bilingual in graphic design and community outreach. Great things lie ahead for this young pianist, equestrian and rising theatre/flim star.
Laura Paquette
Digital Marketing Specialist
Home country: USA
Languages: English, Spanish
Laura is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Spanish and a passion for storytelling, languages, and inspiring a love of learning in children.
When she’s not teaching, you can find her at the movies, writing, traveling, shopping, or hanging out with friends.
Ashley Hodges
Teacher
Home country: USA
Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin
Ashley is a veteran Spanish teacher of many years and a Georgia native who has spent the past ten years living between China and Spain. She is very passionate about language and philology. Ashley has traveled the world with a mission of spreading peace, love and kinship. When not traveling, she enjoys all things Art, Fitness and Gastronomy.
Sara Vives
Teacher
Home country: Colombia
Languages: Spanish, French, English
Sara is from Barranquilla, Columbia, located in the northern part of South America. She is passionate about languages and lives in Canada where she has taught Spanish to all ages and levels. Sara has over 28 years of experience teaching languages. She has her bachelor’s in World Languages with a specialty in pedagogy. She also holds a master’s in Hispanic Studies. She uses cognitive methods and play in her teaching to ensure that all students reach the highest heights of learning!
Luis Diaz Cruz
Teacher
Home country: Cuba
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Luis has taught foreign language for over 15 years in Cuba. He also has experience as a certified nurse assistant since arriving to the US. He considers himself living proof that speaking more than one language can enrich life experiences and open doors to opportunities. Luis is motivated, enthusiastic and committed to helping students make progress while having fun.
Ernestina Green
Teacher
Home country: Panama
Languages: English, Spanish
Mary Ledo
Teacher
Home country: Venezuela
Languages: English, Spanish
Lourdes Gendreau
Teacher
Home country: Cuba
Languages: English, Spanish, Russian
Ms. G, as her students affectionately call her, is a true Renaissance woman. Prior to teaching, she spent over a decade in Russia working as a chemist. She is a highly skilled certified language teacher committed to creating and maintaining an environment where children can learn a second language and thrive while exploring the world around them.
Christine Morrow
Teacher
Home country: USA
Languages: English, Spanish
Christine has been a certified high school Spanish teacher for going on 12 years, answering her calling to be involved in the learning and development of tomorrow’s leaders while cultivating an atmosphere of warmth and fun. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and baking, camping, Spanish culture, theatre, travel, gardening, and spending time with her growing family.
Keisha Patterson
Teacher
Home country: USA
Languages: English, Spanish
Keisha has seven years of teaching experience educating students from preschool through eighth grade. She has participated in several Spanish study abroad programs in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Cuba. She adds an exciting element to her classrooms with her creative and engaging teaching style.
In her spare time, Keisha enjoys cooking, watching Spanish soap operas, and hanging out with her husband and two boys.
Jesse Amaya
Teacher
Home country: Colombia
Languages: English, Spanish
Jesse is a 9-year education veteran with a passion to expose students and families to Latin American culture and the Spanish language. He believes in building on the imagination by sparking on curiosity. Let’s plant the seeds together, and ¡vamos a gozar!
Angela Perez
Teacher
Home country: Puerto Rico
Languages: Spanish, English
My name is Ángela Pérez, originally from Puerto Rico, a beautiful Caribbean island. I have a master’s degree in Education, specializing in Fine Arts. I’ve been teaching for 14 years, emphasizing the Spanish language and helping students to improve their listening, writing, and speaking skills. I’ve always believed in the power of creativity that children have and that creating is the best way to learn while having fun.
Dr. Catrice Barrett
Teacher
Home country: Puerto Rico
Languages: Spanish, English
Self-taught bilingual, educator and EdTech innovator with over a decade of experience improving language learning for students across the globe. … Self-taught bilingual, educator and EdTech innovator with over a decade of experience improving language learning for students across the globe.
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