Our Team

Hola! Bonjour! Ni Hao! My name is Karyn DePari, and I am the Lango Leader for Henderson/Las Vegas. I have a Bachelors Degree in Journalism from Indiana University, and a minor in Business and Education. Years ago, I worked as a reporter/photographer, prior to being hired by a charter airline, where I traveled the world! In addition, I have taught at the Clark County School District for the past 15 years. I am married and have two teen daughters. I am pleased to be a part of such a terrific program that teaches kids a second language! My goal is to bring quality classes to parents, in convenient locations throughout the week. We currently rent space in various facilities such as schools, dance centers, children's gyms, play center's, you name it! Our play-based classes are full immersion, of the highest quality, and a lot of fun! But what truly makes our classes successful? The answer to that question is most definately our devoted and tireless teachers:

Lango's teachers make our classes truly exceptional. In our selection process, we look for five distinct qualities: native/bilingual fluency, limitless positive energy, creativity, teaching experience with relative age groups and outstanding communication skills with both children and their parents. Beyond these qualities, though, our teachers bring unique cultural perspectives and professional backgrounds that enable them to create rich, engaging experiences in the classroom. View our teachers below to learn more about them.

Laura Feldman De Tapia, is a native of Mexico City, Mexico. She has extensive experience as a tri-lingual secretary and English translator. She received a teaching certificate for English as a Second Language at Iberoamerican University, Mexico City, Mexico in 1986.  She has taught language classes at Instituto Anglo-Americano, Instituto Pierre Faure del Noroeste, and as private tutor here in the United States. She most recently completed the requirements for becoming a U.S. citizen. She frequently goes back to Mexico City to visit her children, grandchildren, and to handpick fine silver for her jewelry business here in town. She resides with her husband in Las Vegas.

Shayra Helena, was born in Southwest, Puerto Rico. She is a native Spanish speaker. She is also fluent in English and Italian. She is a graduate of Hispanic Studies at the Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. Shayra earned a M.A. in Linguistics at the Río Piedras Campus, where she studied Language Acquisition and Development. She most recently was hired as a Spanish Language Professor at UNLV. Shayra Helena is a natural storyteller, her inner-child is always looking for the beauty of simple things. She enjoys writing, painting, drawing and listening to music from around the world, but even more she rejoices in sharing her creative world with children.

Alexandra Allred, graduated with a Baccalaureate in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Art and Human Sciences in Nice, France - the city where she grew up. She also holds a degree in Early Childhood Education (Piaget and Montessori Child Psychologists) Women's Studies University of Rouen France. She came to the United States and worked as an Au Pair in Washington D.C. before gaining citizenship. She worked as a French teacher at The International School in Atlanta Georgia. She was also owner/operator of the "French Studio" for children, also in Atlanta. She has experience teaching children from preschool to the elementary level. Alexandra is married, and lives with her husband and two Portuguese Water dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities in the company of family and friends.

Elsa Tran Rusnak, is a native born French speaker from Peronne, France. She grew up in Versailles, and  graduated with the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree, a BP in Floral Art from Tecomah, Jouy-en-Josas, France. She was a floral designer in France, prior to coming to the United States through a visitor exchange program. She worked as an aupair in Anchorage, Alaska, and Chicago, Illinois before meeting her husband. She is recently married to a professional poker player and lives in Las Vegas. Elsa loves to scrapbook, decorate, and travel.

Yueping Guo, is from Beijing China, and visits her family there often. She has a Master's Degree in Education from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor's Degree from China University of Economic and Foreign Trade. She has developed Chinese curriculum and taught classes of various levels at Chinese Community Language School, Arlington, TX. She has taught college courses at Delgado Community College and University of New Orleans, where she was a bi-lingual instructor. Ping is a tournament tennis player, and lives in Summerlin with her husband and two children.