Merily Hernández was born in Los Angeles and raised in Southern California. She attended Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and earned her B.A. in Spanish and Chicano/a Studies. She also earned her M.A. in Education at LMU. Merily received her certificate in Medical and Court Interpretation from Southern California School of Interpretation. Before arriving at Da Vinci, she taught Spanish and College Readiness at Animo Leadership. After being at Animo Leadership, she transitioned to California Academy for Liberal Studies Early College High School (CALS), teaching Spanish and Chicano/a Studies. She enjoys teaching the various aspects of culture and structures of the Spanish language. Traveling is a big component in her life, in which she can learn and experience the culture and language and be able to transfer that knowledge to the students. She has traveled to countries such as Spain, Cuba, Peru, Mexico, China, Korea, Italy. There is still a lot more she would like to explore, like visiting all the 7 Wonders of the World. During her free time, she enjoys working out, attending theme parks, exploring the city, and spending time with her husband and family. Merily is thrilled to be with the Da Vinci community.