Professional Biography

Dr. Montoya is originally from Spain and holds a Ph.D. in Educational Theory and Community Development. He also earned a Master’s in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language to broaden his skills. He started teaching Spanish at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, supported by the Government of Spain, and at Truman College. Inspired by the mission of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Dr. Montoya joined CPS as an ESL and Spanish teacher. Today, he teaches Spanish full-time, bringing a global perspective and a genuine passion for education to his classroom every day.