Meet our Instructors
Cleo Aquino - President / Lead Instructor
Real Estate professional with a bachelor’s degree in finance and certificate in philanthropy and non-profit work. Twenty years of combined experience in the Expatriate Tax, Education, Realtor, and Real Estate Instruction. Licensed Managing Broker since 2017 and Licensed Real Estate Instructor for Pre-licensing and Continuing Education. Experience in curriculum development, classroom management, and program development.
Sue Miranda- Rosensteel - Vice President of Compliance and Curriculum / Lead Instructor
Sue Miranda-Rosensteel has specialized in real estate education for over twenty years. She was the founder and President of Miranda Real Estate School in Chicago, a company she grew into one of the largest privately-owned schools in Illinois. Sue has served as Director of Real Estate Education, Senior Manager of Real Estate Curriculum, and National Real Estate Expert for other top leading schools. She is proud to announce her new partnership status with SPIRE Real Estate Education, a company specializing in professional training, career development, pre-licensing, post, and continuing education courses. She is licensed to teach pre-licensing and continuing education classes in Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Sue says that Real Estate Education is her passion and looks forward to being part of the lead team of instructors offering live classes for SPIRE. She enjoys all facets of the field – from working one-on-one with students and instructors - to writing and creating courses that serve a purpose. She currently volunteers her time to serve as Director/Secretary in the Real Estate Educators Association (REEA), ARELLO, and AIREE committees. She strongly believes it's her time to give back to the community that supported her growth throughout the years and help build the next generation of real estate licensees and educators.
Carmen V. Chucrala, MBA - Vice President of Development and Expansion /Lead Instructor
Innovative Accounting and Real Estate professional with Masters in Accountancy. Eighteen years of experience in the Banking, Real Estate, Tax Preparation and Financial Services industry as an Accountant, Realtor and Trainer. Licensed Managing Broker since 2002, Licensed Real Estate Instructor for Pre-licensing and Continuing Education and contract real estate technology trainer for Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). Multi-talented Managing Broker/ Trainer consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.