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Sales
Hanne Sinclair, Vice President of Sales, has 20 years of experience in education having earned a M.S. in Spanish Language Education coupled with leadership training and coursework on standards requirements for language learning. She leverages this knowledge in second language acquisition and teaching to guide KWL through adoptions and sales in the U.S. A native Spanish speaker born in Mexico, Hanne is an advocate for multilingual and multicultural education.
Aisha Khan, Director of Sales, taught and designed curricula for novice to advanced Spanish classes for 11 years. With an M.Ed in K-12 Teaching and Learning, a B.A. in Spanish and a B.S. in Psychology, Aisha believes culture and language learning positively influence students’ development into global citizens. Having studied and worked in Spain, she is passionate about building language proficiency through cross-cultural learning experiences.
World Language Sales Consultant West Canada
Caroline Lee-Daigle
Caroline has wide-ranging experience teaching both of Canada’s official languages in varying context. She’s worked with young French immersion learners, newly arrived adult immigrants, as well as university students. With a BA in Linguistics and Languages and an MA in Languages, Linguistics and Cultures, she believes that learning language should invite learners to cultivate their curiosity about the interconnectedness of our world and the understanding of our shared experiences.
Contact Caroline at [email protected]
World Language Sales Consultant East Canada
Justine Bouzon-Cruz
Justine holds an M.A. in International Business and additional M.A. in French as a Foreign Language and in Didactics of Plurilingualism. With nine years of teaching experience across four countries, she is devoted to fostering intercultural connections through language education. Her diverse roles as a teacher, coordinator, and program manager have deepened her understanding, and she looks forward to supporting educators and learners on their language learning journey.
Contact Justine at [email protected]
Educational Technology
Aneesh Venkata, Educational Technology Manager, is passionate about using technology to improve learning experiences. His experience includes working for a large education non-profit organization, web development, curriculum design, and teaching high school mathematics. A native New-Yorker, he has degrees from Amherst College (BA) and Relay Graduate School of Education (MAT). He is dedicated to finding innovative digital solutions.
Elizabeth Kust, Educational Technology Consultant, earned an M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from Loyola University Chicago. Her experience includes teaching college-level Spanish and working in immigration law. Ellie brings to KWL a global mindset having lived and studied in Mexico, Chile, and Ecuador. She is passionate about providing authentic, accessible materials for world language education and is committed to finding innovative solutions.
Marketing
María Jesús Abilleira, Marketing Director, holds a B.A. in Spanish Philology and an M.A. in the Teaching of Spanish as a Second Language. She has extensive experience as a Spanish teacher and also as an editor in Spain, the UK, and the US. At KWL, she oversees the Marketing department and plans, directs, and coordinates all marketing efforts. She is fluent in three languages.
Pilar Puyana, Marketing Specialist, is a dynamic professional driving business growth through strategic initiatives. With expertise in digital marketing, brand management, and social media, she crafts impactful brand experiences. Passionate about industry trends and delivering exceptional results, she is a key contributor to our Marketing department. Pilar is fluent in English and Spanish.
Sabrina Feliz, Marketing Associate, holds a degree in English and Spanish Studies from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), with a minor in Latin American Studies. She has experience as a Spanish and English teacher and also in copy editing and creative writing. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.
Operations
Tomasz Cebrat, Vice President of Operations, has extensive experience in research, programming, and ArcGIS. Born in Poland, Tomasz earned his M.A. from Northwestern University and a B.A. from Washington University. He brings a wealth of global proficiency to KWL including an intricate knowledge of international policies and supply chain management. Tomasz speaks English, Polish, French, Spanish, Hebrew, and German.
Alexis Pinzon, Project Manager, is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis where she studied International and Area Studies and Spanish. Alexis is an advocate and champion of real-life language learning thanks to her experiences in Spain, Chile, and Switzerland. Alexis is passionate about the importance of intercultural relations, cultural diplomacy and being a global citizen. Alexis speaks Spanish, French and some Tagalog.
Susan Krueger, Operations Team Lead, earned a Bachelors in Linguistics and has a love for foreign language acquisition. Susan’s background includes a rich tapestry of education, curriculum and program design, community service, as well as teaching in a Montessori school. In her role at KWL, Susan continues her passion in helping to advance cultural knowledge and global learning by supporting schools and teachers nationwide.
Editorial
Eduard Sancho
Editorial Director
Read Bio >Eduard Sancho, Editorial Director, holds a Degree on Translation and Interpreting from the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona (Spain). He has also studied at the University of Nottingham (UK), the University of Salford (UK) and the Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (France). He has extensive experience leading editorial teams and was, from 2007 to 2014, the Editorial Director of PONS Idiomas, a leading language publisher.
Barbara Ceruti
K-12 Editorial Manager
Read Bio >Barbara Ceruti, K-12 Editorial Manager, earned a degree in Modern Languages from Milan State University and speaks six languages. Formerly a German language consultant, Barbara has over 20 years of experience creating and coordinating K-12 programs. In this position, she leverages her proficiency along with her passion for language teaching and learning to craft dynamic linguistic programs that will help transform world language studies in the U.S.
Maribel García
Higher Education Editorial Manager
Read Bio >Maribel García, Higher Education Editorial Manager, holds a degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of Alicante, Spain, and a MA in Hispanic Language and Literature from the University of Rhode Island. She has over 20 years of experience in the publishing market in the United States. She has worked as an editor for the main World Language US publishers. She also has vast experience in the academic world, having taught at several American universities.