"Estrella" means "star" in Spanish, and stars have long been symbols of guidance, hope, and limitless possibilities. We chose the name Estrella Spanish because we believe that learning a new language, like Spanish, can illuminate paths to personal growth, connection, and opportunity—just as a star lights the night sky.
For us, the journey of learning Spanish is not just about mastering grammar and vocabulary. It’s about discovering the beauty of a vibrant culture, building bridges across communities, and gaining the confidence to shine in a globalized world. Our mission is to empower learners to reach for their own stars—whether that’s through travel, education, career goals, or simply fostering deeper human connections.
"Estrella Spanish" reflects our vision of being a guiding light for our students, helping them navigate their language-learning journey with inspiration and purpose. Just as the stars remind us that the sky’s the limit, we want every student who joins Estrella Spanish to feel empowered to achieve their dreams with Spanish as their key.
Ellie Zhou
Founder
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Elie is a sophomore at The Harker School. She has been learning Spanish since elementary school, and developed a strong passion in bringing Spanish to the global community. In her free time, she loves problem-solving in STEM, research, dancing, investing, engaging in business, swimming, and playing with her dog.
Laya Sunkara
Founder
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Laya is a sophomore at The Harker School. She has been studying Spanish since elementary school and loves learning and teaching others about the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. In her free time, Laya enjoys genetics research, investing, baking, singing, spending time with her friends and family, and writing poetry.
Provide unparalleled
Spanish education
Our Values
Discover culture and build bridges across community
Empower learners to reach
their own stars