Meet Our Guides

With a smile that lights up the classroom, Teacher Kimberly guides children through their early discoveries in math and science. With over five years of experience and a degree in Early Childhood Education, she treasures the joyful moments when students understand something new—and proudly realize they can do it themselves.

Kimberly sees early childhood as a time full of exploration, growth, and joyful energy. Her classroom invites children to create, experiment, and ask questions. Through hands-on activities and creative learning experiences, she helps students learn by discovering, building, and exploring on their own.

• Teaching style: hands-on discovery, creativity and exploration.
• Values: respect and responsibility through daily classroom life.
• Students describe her as: loving and always smiling.
• Fun fact: her laughter is contagious and fills the room with joy.
• Inspiration: Mamá Margarita, for her educational legacy grounded in faith and purpose.

With nine years of classroom experience and strong academic preparation in education and English, Teacher Lily is a joyful, positive, and encouraging guide for elementary students. She deeply values children’s honesty, affection, and energy, and believes motivation is key to meaningful learning.

Her classes combine topic-based games, movement breaks, short songs, technology, and visual resources. She follows a clear structure—warm up, produce, and wrap up—that helps students feel secure while learning in dynamic ways.

• Teaching style: games, movement, songs, technology and visuals.
• Class structure: warm up, produce and wrap up.
• Values: respect, cooperation, empathy and self-confidence.
• Students describe her as: smiling, cheerful and positive.
• Personal note: her greatest joy is watching students grow into confident learners.

Teacher Fabiola is a patient and caring guide who loves watching her students’ curiosity grow each day. With five years of experience, she walks alongside her Kindergarten students as they explore the world, celebrating every small success with warmth and encouragement.

Her classroom is full of color, inviting materials, and learning corners that spark exploration. Through games, sensory activities, and lessons connected to children's everyday lives, she keeps students engaged and excited to learn.

• Teaching style: games, sensory activities and joyful routines.
• Values: kindness, respect, responsibility and caring for others.
• Students know her as: “Teacher Honey,” for her sweetness and calm patience.
• Fun fact: although she is not a mother, she lives motherhood every day in the classroom.
• Dream dinner guest: Elon Musk, for his creativity and innovative thinking.

Teacher Carolina supports both children and teachers on their learning journey at Mamá Margarita. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Preschool Education with an emphasis in Speech Therapy.

Children inspire her daily with their honesty, joy, and curiosity. Her guidance includes movement, play, music and dance. She plans with intention, embraces group diversity and uses active breaks and thoughtful challenges to keep children engaged and focused.

• Teaching style: movement, play, music, dance and thoughtful challenges.
• Emotional support: she helps children feel safe to try, make mistakes and grow.
• Encouraging phrases: “You can make mistakes here—that’s how we learn.”
• Also says: “Do you want help, or would you like to try again?”
• Dream dinner guest: Michelle Obama.

With more than 16 years of experience in early childhood and Montessori environments, Teacher Johanna is a calm, patient and joyful guide for young learners. She is Montessori-trained and deeply committed to supporting children during one of the most important stages of development.

Learning happens through play, songs, movement, stories and hands-on materials that spark curiosity and joy. Through gentle guidance, positive reinforcement and emotional awareness, she helps children feel confident and supported.

• Teaching style: play, songs, movement, stories and hands-on materials.
• Values: kindness, respect, responsibility and teamwork.
• Students describe her as: kind, patient and fun.
• Fun fact: she is deeply empathetic and loves filling the classroom with laughter.
• Dream dinner guest: Fred Rogers.

With over 35 years of experience in preschool and elementary education, Teacher Marta is the heart and guiding force of Mamá Margarita. She holds a Master’s Degree in Preschool Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and is a proud Salesian educator with deep formation in values-based education.

Teaching is her vocation, and she approaches it with joy, playfulness and deep respect for children. Her classrooms are filled with laughter, curiosity and meaningful play. She guides children firmly and lovingly, always listening carefully when challenges arise.

• Teaching style: stories, games, puppets, movement and meaningful play.
• Values: empathy, respect, love, gratitude and responsibility.
• Students say: she plays with them, makes them laugh and loves them deeply.
• Fun fact: she loves singing, dancing and painting.
• Dream dinner guest: Pope Leo XIV.

With 18 years of experience working with children, Teacher Elizabeth is a joyful and dedicated guide who supports each child’s learning with care, creativity and intention. She holds a Licentiate Degree in Preschool Education and has experience with first grade and fourth grade students.

Her classroom is filled with music, movement, play and joy. Singing, dancing and playful activities are central to her teaching style, helping children express themselves and enjoy the learning process.

• Teaching style: music, movement, play, singing and dancing.
• Focus: literacy, creativity, participation and confidence.
• Values: collaboration, responsibility and respect.
• Students describe her as: joyful, playful and collaborative.
• Dream dinner guest: Jean Piaget.

With 12 years of experience in education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Teacher Mayi is a thoughtful and committed guide who deeply values each child’s learning journey. She treasures the steady progress, breakthroughs and pride children feel in their accomplishments.

Her classroom is built on engaging, playful and participatory learning experiences. She creates a climate of respect, trust and motivation where children feel safe to be themselves and make mistakes without fear.

• Teaching style: interactive, participatory and purposeful strategies.
• Classroom climate: respect, trust, motivation and reflection.
• Values: cooperation, dialogue and thoughtful reflection.
• Students describe her as: prepared, caring and student-focused.
• Dream dinner guest: Malala Yousafzai.

Teacher Caro supports children with warmth, joy and close attention to their daily growth. She helps create classrooms where children feel safe, encouraged and ready to participate.

• Focus: daily support, encouragement and classroom participation.
• Style: warm, positive and attentive.
• Note: more biography details can be added when the school provides them.

Teacher Diego brings energy, creativity and encouragement to the school community. He helps children stay engaged through active learning, positive relationships and steady support.

• Focus: engagement, active learning and positive connection.
• Style: energetic, encouraging and creative.
• Note: more biography details can be added when the school provides them.

Teacher Gustavo contributes to the Mamá Margarita community with support, care and a positive presence. He helps children feel encouraged and connected within the school environment.

• Focus: support, connection and positive school culture.
• Style: caring, steady and encouraging.
• Note: more biography details can be added when the school provides them.