Octavi Sanchez

Teacher

Where are you from?
Barcelona

When did you move to the US?
2015

How long have you been teaching at PBO?
Since 2015

What do you enjoy about teaching at PBO?
The conversational approach and the passion students have to learn Spanish

What level classes do you teach?
All levels

Do you teach classes at PBO, online, or both?
At PBO

What was your college major?
Bachelors Degree in Translation and Interpreting

Tell us a bit about your family:
I have a younger brother. He lives in Barcelona. My parents live there too

How would you describe your personality?
I’m friendly, approachable, humorous, and patient

What do you like to do with your free time?
Read books, practice languages, walk, meet friends

Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
Octavi is very humble and wouldn’t mention this, but I, Caro, am adding that he speaks 7 languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, French, Italian, Korean & Japanese. He also studied German, but doesn’t really use it).

Student Reviews For Octavi:

  • Class has been going very well. Octavi does a great job helping us work through words/ideas we do not know how to communicate yet and the entire class is set up so everyone feels comfortable speaking too!  -JJ
  • I LOVE my classes with Octavi, he’s the best! I have noticed a huge improvement in my Spanish-speaking and comprehension over the last nine months and am excited to continue my development!  -Eric G.
  • I am enjoying the classes very much and Octavi is great! He’s a very engaging, patient and fun instructor.  -Tisha B.

Lorena Verduzco

“Lorena”

Where are you from?
I’m from Colima, Mexico

When did you move to the US?
In late 2001

How long have you been teaching at PBO?
I’ve been teaching at PBO since November, 2016

What do you enjoy about teaching at PBO?
The conversational approach and the passion students have to learn Spanish

What level classes do you teach?
All levels

Do you teach classes at PBO, online, or both?
At PBO

What was your college major?
Bachelors Degree in Translation and Interpreting

Tell us a bit about your family:
I have a younger brother. He lives in Barcelona. My parents live there too

How would you describe your personality?
I’m friendly, approachable, humorous, and patient

What do you like to do with your free time?
Read books, practice languages, walk, meet friends

Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
Octavi is very humble and wouldn’t mention this, but I, Caro, am adding that he speaks 7 languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, French, Italian, Korean & Japanese. He also studied German, but doesn’t really use it).

Student Reviews For Octavi:

  • Class has been going very well. Octavi does a great job helping us work through words/ideas we do not know how to communicate yet and the entire class is set up so everyone feels comfortable speaking too!  -JJ
  • I LOVE my classes with Octavi, he’s the best! I have noticed a huge improvement in my Spanish-speaking and comprehension over the last nine months and am excited to continue my development!  -Eric G.
  • I am enjoying the classes very much and Octavi is great! He’s a very engaging, patient and fun instructor.  -Tisha B.

Adriana Aero

Aerobics

  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
  • Aerobics
  • Zumba

Specialty:
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Mala Malone

Fitness Classes

  • Zumba
  • Running Coach Level 3
  • CrossFit Level 3 Trainer

Specialty:
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Mark Strongus

Weightlifting Coach

  • Strongman Competitor
  • Certified Weightlifting Coach
  • Olympic Weightlifting

Specialty:
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Mark Strongus

Weightlifting Coach

  • Strongman Competitor
  • Certified Weightlifting Coach
  • Olympic Weightlifting

Specialty:
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Mark Strongus

Weightlifting Coach

  • Strongman Competitor
  • Certified Weightlifting Coach
  • Olympic Weightlifting

Specialty:
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Mark Strongus

Weightlifting Coach

  • Strongman Competitor
  • Certified Weightlifting Coach
  • Olympic Weightlifting

Specialty:
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Mark Strongus

Weightlifting Coach

  • Strongman Competitor
  • Certified Weightlifting Coach
  • Olympic Weightlifting

Specialty:
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Mark Strongus

Weightlifting Coach

  • Strongman Competitor
  • Certified Weightlifting Coach
  • Olympic Weightlifting

Specialty:
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Mark Strongus

Weightlifting Coach

  • Strongman Competitor
  • Certified Weightlifting Coach
  • Olympic Weightlifting

Specialty:
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