Why Spanishtime?
Spanish is an official language on four continents and is the native language in 21 countries. With some 500 million speakers, Spanish is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world. The sheer number of Spanish speakers and their rate of growth makes learning Spanish a smart choice for business, travel, and your children’s future!
WHO WE ARE
MEET SHARI, SPANISHTIME®'S FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Shari Valenciano is no stranger to Spanish—it’s her passion for the language, people and culture which allow her to do what she loves! Shari has taught Spanish as a second language for over two decades and she is now focused on offering quality bilingual educational resources to enhance your bilingual adventure. These enrichment materials are intended to help dual language learners, new students, teachers, parents, and anyone wanting to further their skills and enhance their experience with Spanish.
Shari began learning Spanish at the age of fourteen. In college, Shari was so driven to learn the language and speak fluently, it became her life goal. At twenty-one, she became fluent while studying abroad in Spain. She understands the struggle learning a second language is for adults and children alike. Shari has walked in your shoes (or walked in that space) and overcome the challenges learning a second language can bring.
It’s this passion and determination which allow Shari to connect with both English and Spanish speaking clients—children and their parents, adult students, native and non-native speakers alike. She loves bringing these worlds together in order to guide you on your Spanish language journey!
When Shari has the time, she loves to travel to her “zen” place, Costa Rica. She met her husband there and her frequent journeys there have allowed her to experience so much of the rich culture, language, nature and sights she holds dear.
Shari believes that learning Spanish should be fun and exciting. She hand picks the items in the store to help introduce beginners to the Spanish language as well as reinforce the advanced students’ vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking skills in their dual language immersion learning. You have to use it, so you don’t lose it.
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: (480) 970-8232
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Yelp Reviews
We love Spanishtime. The staff is warm and professional and the environment is great for kids. I usually have to drag my child out every day. That in and of itself equals 5 starts for me. Gracias!
Sandy F.
2/27/2019 Looking to learn Spanish in a friendly, supportive and educational environment? Then this is your place! The owner, Shari, is extremely personable & wants to help you achieve your goals. Shari is a native English speaker who learned Spanish second, so she understands the typical struggles of learning a language when it’s not your native tongue. Check out this language program & you won’t regret it! Jessie B.
6/07/2014 Our 5-year old takes Spanish on Fridays after school at her preschool through Spanishtime and really enjoys it. She also took the week-long winter break camp and had a great time there too. The teachers are very friendly and welcoming and our daughter is learning a lot. We’re continuing our weekly lessons and hope to do a summer program too. Amanda C.
1/19/2011- My son is 4-1/2 yrs. old and he’s been attending Spanishtime since the beginning of last summer. He loves going and I’m amazed at his level of comprehension. The program is developmentally appropriate for his age and he’s not pressured to complete tasks. When someone speaks Spanish to him he completely understands what they are saying. I feel that Spanishtime is a hidden treasure in our community! Mary Grace W.
1/14/2011 My daughter Jami has attended Spanishtime for 3 years. She is now age 6. She understands commands when spoken and knows a great deal of vocabulary. I have also witness Jami speak Spanish fluently in her sleep. It came as a shock to me the second year she was in the program. I am not bilingual but I know enough Spanish to acknowledge that she was speaking full sentences regarding a pumpkin. They were discussing Halloween the day before in class. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to give their child the gift language. It has brought Jami a lot of joy.
Sincerely, Kaye Huttmann Rondell H.
1/14/2011 This unique school offers a trendy , proven to be successful approach, where your child spends a few hours listening, communicating in Spanish. Friendly, home -like environment , skillful teachers, a very well thought out program, small groups … My 3 year old is truly enjoying it ! Irina G.
1/13/2011