ReDefiners is founded as a non-profit and launches its first program - Summer Spanish Camp
Filling the gap in Language Education
Since 2016, ReDefiners, as a non-profit organization, has empowered over 6,000 students with high-quality language education, enabling them to excel in academics, higher education, and career prospects.

Help change lives through language education
Our Mission
As a community-based organization, our aim is to equip and empower individuals in the U.S. to be multilingual global citizens.
Our Vision
We envision communities in the U.S. embracing multilingualism and celebrating multiculturalism together.
Values that make a difference
Leadership
We inclusively & collaboratively empower all stakeholders to have the courage to lead.
Culture of Learning
We learn by studying and developing best practices, encouraging new ideas and reflecting on our experiences to guide our processes.
Community & Recognition
We concretely recognize the collective value of individuals in developing a community of global citizens.
Values that make a difference
Leadership
We inclusively & collaboratively empower all stakeholders to have the courage to lead.
Culture of Learning
We learn by studying and developing best practices, encouraging new ideas and reflecting on our experiences to guide our processes.
Community & Recognition
We concretely recognize the collective value of individuals in developing a community of global citizens.
Our Founder
ReDefiners was founded by Chantelle Daniels in 2016, a full-time educator, parent, and advocate for language learning. Her goal was to bring children the opportunity to become speakers of more than English. She set out to create opportunities for children to gain access to high-quality proficiency-based language learning.
ReDefiners is a non-profit organization that prides itself on being a pioneer in early language education programming. She has built a team of qualified teachers, international student volunteers and business professionals who are passionate about language and cultural education. Years later the organization has grown to offer language classes in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and English to elementary ages children in PreK-5th grade and adults.
Our Journey
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2016
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ReDefiners becomes an approved vendor with Hillsborough County Public Schools
2017
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ReDefiners launches first Arabic and Mandarin programs
2018
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ReDefiners opens HQ office and creates the Let’s Learn program for intergenerational multilingualism
2019
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ReDefiners creates first online classes to provide assess to language education through the pandemic
2020
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ReDefiners grows to double the full time staff and debuts the Academic Achievers program
2022
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ReDefiners expands in-person classes to new counties in Tampa Bay as the Summer Spanish Camp doubles in size
2023
Teaching Team
Teaching Team
Amaal Hallum
English Teacher
Teaching Team
Mariluz Naranjo
Lead Spanish Teacher
Teaching Team
Anietsy Amaro G.
Spanish Teacher
Teaching Team
Janet Richard
English Teacher
Teaching Team
Sun Mengmeng
Mandarin Teacher
Teaching Team
Lubabah Hasan
Lead Arabic Teacher
Teaching Team
Richard Baroudy
Arabic Teacher
Teaching Team
Teaching Team
Scott Matejka
Lead English Teacher
Teaching Team
Teaching Team
Yinghan Jin
Mandarin Teacher
Teaching Team
Monica Villar
English Teacher
Teaching Team
Reem Abu Qurah
Arabic Teacher
Teaching Team
Isabel Figuera
Spanish Teacher
Allison Martinson
English Teacher
Hugo Bahamon
Spanish Teacher
ESL Endorsement.
Colombian War College Graduate.
Master's Degree in Public Administration.
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
Bachelor's Degree in Military Science.
Emergency Management Specialist.
United Nations Trainer of Trainers.
Father of six kids.
Teaching Team
Heba Elhelw
Arabic Teacher
Teaching Team
Rebekah Repasky
English Teacher
Teaching Team
Amaal Hallum
English Teacher
Teaching Team
Mariluz Naranjo
Lead Spanish Teacher
Teaching Team
Anietsy Amaro G.
Spanish Teacher
Teaching Team
Janet Richard
English Teacher
Teaching Team
Sun Mengmeng
Mandarin Teacher
Teaching Team
Lubabah Hasan
Lead Arabic Teacher
Teaching Team
Richard Baroudy
Arabic Teacher
Teaching Team
Scott Matejka
Lead English Teacher
Teaching Team
Yinghan Jin
Mandarin Teacher
Teaching Team
Monica Villar
English Teacher
Teaching Team
Reem Abu Qurah
Arabic Teacher
Teaching Team
Isabel Figuera
Spanish Teacher
Allison Martinson
English Teacher
Hugo Bahamon
Spanish Teacher
ESL Endorsement.
Colombian War College Graduate.
Master's Degree in Public Administration.
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
Bachelor's Degree in Military Science.
Emergency Management Specialist.
United Nations Trainer of Trainers.
Father of six kids.
Teaching Team
Heba Elhelw
Arabic Teacher
Teaching Team
Rebekah Repasky
English Teacher
Leadership Team
Operations Team
Chantelle Daniels
Executive Director
Programs Team
Carmela Diaz
Director of Programs
Academic Achievers Program
Ingrid Holguin
AAP Director
Academic Achievers Program
Gloria Rodriguez
Site Supervisor
Academic Achievers Program
Jane Koci
Site Supervisor
Multilingual Citizens Program
Kaitlyn Forster
Program Coordinator
Global Explorers Program
Adriana Vega
Program Coordinator
Community Support Team
Jelena Feliciano
Community Support Specialist
Multilingual Citizens Program
Lubabah Hasan
Lead Arabic Teacher
Multilingual Citizens Program
Scott Matejka
Lead English Teacher
Multilingual Citizens Program
Mariluz Naranjo
Lead Spanish Teacher
Social Impact Team
Zachary Parker
Marketing Vista
Social Impact Team
Makya NeVilles-Sorell
Social Impact Coordinator
Social Impact Team
Lucas Blanco
Marketing Director
Operations Team
Chantelle Daniels
Executive Director
Programs Team
Carmela Diaz
Director of Programs
Academic Achievers Program
Ingrid Holguin
AAP Director
Academic Achievers Program
Gloria Rodriguez
Site Supervisor
Academic Achievers Program
Jane Koci
Site Supervisor
Multilingual Citizens Program
Kaitlyn Forster
Program Coordinator
Global Explorers Program
Adriana Vega
Program Coordinator
Community Support Team
Jelena Feliciano
Community Support Specialist
Multilingual Citizens Program
Lubabah Hasan
Lead Arabic Teacher
Multilingual Citizens Program
Scott Matejka
Lead English Teacher
Multilingual Citizens Program
Mariluz Naranjo
Lead Spanish Teacher
Social Impact Team
Zachary Parker
Marketing Vista
Social Impact Team
Makya NeVilles-Sorell
Social Impact Coordinator
Social Impact Team
Lucas Blanco
Marketing Director
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Teresa Johns
Board Member
Board of Directors
Heather Curry, Ph.D.
Board Member
Board of Directors
CT Harris
Board Member
Board of Directors
Barbie Blank
Board Member
Board of Directors
Mariela Ayala
Board Member
Board of Directors
Teresa Johns
Board Member
Board of Directors
Heather Curry, Ph.D.
Board Member
Board of Directors
CT Harris
Board Member
Board of Directors
Barbie Blank
Board Member
Board of Directors
Mariela Ayala
Board Member
Interested in joining our growing team?
Interested in joining our growing team?
Partner Testimonials

“We understand that education plays an essential role in the well-being of our future, and that with education, we become a stronger and better equipped society. We want to contribute to the success of young people, knowing that these students are the future of our communities.”
Kourtney Berry
Executive Director | Suncoast Credit Union Foundation

María Negrón
Director of Programs | Children's Board of Hillsborough County

“Literacy is the great equalizer. PNC supports the ReDefiners World Languages programs in Tampa because we recognize that economic vitality and a brighter future begins with better language skills supported by quality educational opportunities for children and families.”
Chad Loar
PNC regional president for West & Central Florida | PNC Foundation
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