Business Administrator • Athlete • Adventurer

José Carlos Hernández

My Teaching Style

I make Spanish learning a shared adventure — full of stories, laughter, and cultural gems you won’t find in
textbooks. My classes are about connection as much as communication.

My Journey

I was born in a small town on Colombia’s beautiful coast and migrated to Medellín with one dream: to
conquer the world. I arrived without knowing anyone, but with a fierce determination to grow personally and
professionally. That leap of faith shaped my resilience, adaptability, and clear sense of purpose.

My Transformations

From discovering secret beaches and local cuisine that no guidebook can match, to surviving a two-day
hitchhiking detour in the mountains that had my whole town thinking I’d been kidnapped — my life has been
a series of adventures that have tested and strengthened me. I’ve learned that every journey expands the
soul.

My Passions

I thrive both on and off the soccer field, but I can just as easily lose myself in a thriller series marathon. I’m
as passionate about cooking at home as I am about tracking down that must-try restaurant
recommendation. Music is my constant companion — from vallenato to salsa to rock — and my heart beats
for causes like fighting social inequality and expanding opportunities for others.