Meet Our Team
My name is Frank Sellingsloh,
I’ve been the director of the FU International Academy Tenerife since 2004.
When I started back then I had a small team of only 3 permanent employees.
Now, the FU International Academy is the largest Spanish language school in the Canary Islands. Over the years we have taught thousands of students from all over the world.
Our team has grown to more than 20 but we are still small enough to call ourselves a family.
Let me present to you our lovely FUIA team of today!
Janet
Accounting & HR
You probably won't get the honor of interacting with Janet directly, but you should know she's our general behind the scenes who manages the financial aspects of the company.
Janet isn’t only money and numbers, she also loves to travel. During her vacations she visits Greece, Turkey, more places in Spain, and other countries.
You probably won't get the honor of interacting with Janet directly, but you should know she's our general behind the scenes who manages the financial aspects of the company.
Janet isn’t only money and numbers, she also loves to travel. During her vacations she visits Greece, Turkey, more places in Spain, and other countries.
Bea
Sales and Customer Support Manager
Bea is the first person you would see when you come to school. She can connect with everyone as she speaks six languages - six! Madre mia!
She moved to Tenerife because of the climate, and her favorite thing to do is go to the beach.
An interesting fact about her is that she can sew any blanket for a baby.
Bea is the first person you would see when you come to school. She can connect with everyone as she speaks six languages - six! Madre mia!
She moved to Tenerife because of the climate, and her favorite thing to do is go to the beach.
An interesting fact about her is that she can sew any blanket for a baby.
Marta
Sales and customer support Specialist
Always smiling and with a curious and creative outlook, Marta has more hobbies than can fit into a single day. As one of our receptionists, she’s one of the first friendly faces you’ll see when you arrive. In her free time, you can find her in the mountains with her dog, molding a mug with her own hands, cooking a curry, embroidering a T-shirt, or, why not, organizing everything in an Excel spreadsheet.
Always smiling and with a curious and creative outlook, Marta has more hobbies than can fit into a single day. As one of our receptionists, she’s one of the first friendly faces you’ll see when you arrive. In her free time, you can find her in the mountains with her dog, molding a mug with her own hands, cooking a curry, embroidering a T-shirt, or, why not, organizing everything in an Excel spreadsheet.
Darija
Marketing Coordinator & Executive Assistant
Originally from Lithuania — a very cold country, though she’ll tell you she can’t stand the cold — Darija brings sunshine wherever she goes! Her friends even call her “sunshine” for her smiley and enthusiastic personality. Her passion for travel began during her Erasmus semester abroad and she hasn’t stopped exploring since. But no matter where she goes, the beach always calls her back — it’s her absolute favorite place in the world and where she feels the happiest.
Originally from Lithuania — a very cold country, though she’ll tell you she can’t stand the cold — Darija brings sunshine wherever she goes! Her friends even call her “sunshine” for her smiley and enthusiastic personality. Her passion for travel began during her Erasmus semester abroad and she hasn’t stopped exploring since. But no matter where she goes, the beach always calls her back — it’s her absolute favorite place in the world and where she feels the happiest.
Natalia
Head of Communications
Natalia turns words into bridges, not barriers. As Head of Communications at FU International Academy Tenerife, she blends creativity, strategy, and empathy to craft messages that truly connect. With over a decade in international brands and creative agencies, she transforms complexity into clarity—and teaches others to do the same. In her free time, you’ll find her reading poetry or writing her own under the name Bibliorata.
Natalia turns words into bridges, not barriers. As Head of Communications at FU International Academy Tenerife, she blends creativity, strategy, and empathy to craft messages that truly connect. With over a decade in international brands and creative agencies, she transforms complexity into clarity—and teaches others to do the same. In her free time, you’ll find her reading poetry or writing her own under the name Bibliorata.
Ruben
IT Systems and Automation Specialist
Ruben is the software wizard of the company — the one who keeps all systems running smoothly behind the scenes. He spends his days solving bugs, optimizing tools, and making sure every digital process works exactly as it should. A true tech enthusiast, Ruben loves diving into new tools and discovering smarter ways to get things done. When he’s not troubleshooting or improving systems, you’ll probably find him gaming
Ruben is the software wizard of the company — the one who keeps all systems running smoothly behind the scenes. He spends his days solving bugs, optimizing tools, and making sure every digital process works exactly as it should. A true tech enthusiast, Ruben loves diving into new tools and discovering smarter ways to get things done. When he’s not troubleshooting or improving systems, you’ll probably find him gaming
Sandra
Spanish Teacher
Sandra is definitely the most positive person we've ever met. We begin our days with Sandra's cheery "¡Buenos días!" and that’s how we know it's going to be a good day!
She is great at building long-term friendships with her students and can find a way to teach any kind of learner.
Sandra is definitely the most positive person we've ever met. We begin our days with Sandra's cheery "¡Buenos días!" and that’s how we know it's going to be a good day!
She is great at building long-term friendships with her students and can find a way to teach any kind of learner.
Juanjo
Spanish Teacher
As a passionate surfer, Juanjo’s skills also range from podcast creator to anything else you can imagine. Oh the many things Juanjo’s tried out and succeeded at!
There are plenty of stories about Juanjo's energy and magnetic persona. His students are used to his daily performances, pantomimes and role playing!
As a passionate surfer, Juanjo’s skills also range from podcast creator to anything else you can imagine. Oh the many things Juanjo’s tried out and succeeded at!
There are plenty of stories about Juanjo's energy and magnetic persona. His students are used to his daily performances, pantomimes and role playing!
Haridian
Head of Online Spanish
Haridian loves to spend time with friends. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games, watching TV series as well as discovering new restaurants.
If you have her as a teacher, be sure to ask her where her name came from.
Haridian loves to spend time with friends. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games, watching TV series as well as discovering new restaurants.
If you have her as a teacher, be sure to ask her where her name came from.
Laura
Spanish Teacher
Laura is a bookworm who loves wearing colorful clothes and quirky accessories.
Boardgames are a must in her classroom and in her life. She's a creative person and she has many different hobbies, but exercising is not one of them!
Laura is a bookworm who loves wearing colorful clothes and quirky accessories.
Boardgames are a must in her classroom and in her life. She's a creative person and she has many different hobbies, but exercising is not one of them!
Rebeca
Spanish Teacher
Students always call Rebecca funny. If you walk past her classroom, you'll hear her demonstrating how different Spanish words are pronounced in different voices.
In her free time, she plays the flute in a band. She says it's a calming exercise for her. Would you like to attend one of her concerts?
Students always call Rebecca funny. If you walk past her classroom, you'll hear her demonstrating how different Spanish words are pronounced in different voices.
In her free time, she plays the flute in a band. She says it's a calming exercise for her. Would you like to attend one of her concerts?
Sara
Spanish Teacher
Sara's favorite activity is playing volleyball, both indoors and outside. We are lucky to have both in Tenerife. She enjoys nature and sports, as well as Latin American culture and music. Ask her for some recommendations if you are interested!
As part of her classes, she uses examples of natural landscapes from Canarias and discusses them in detail. Fun fact, she doesn't like cheese. Crazy, right?
Sara's favorite activity is playing volleyball, both indoors and outside. We are lucky to have both in Tenerife. She enjoys nature and sports, as well as Latin American culture and music. Ask her for some recommendations if you are interested!
As part of her classes, she uses examples of natural landscapes from Canarias and discusses them in detail. Fun fact, she doesn't like cheese. Crazy, right?