A Real World Team
With 13 different nationalities, the team at Real World School is truly global. Global in their mindset and diverse in their culture, languages and perspectives. What brings everyone together is enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication to their mission to facilitate the best learning experience in the world for each and every child.
Management Team
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Simón Rodriguez
Director_Pedagogy
Simon Rodriguez, founded Alaya Camp in 2009, offering camps for teenagers with tools for profound joy and inspiration. He also has a decade of consultancy in innovative education projects
Christina Rodriguez
Director_Operations
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Carlos
Director_Academic
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Pre-school Pedagogical Team
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Elizabeth Vargas
Pre-School Leader
Eli spent a decade with children at Alaya Camps in Montaña Azul, creating memorable experiences for them. She also excels in crafting tasty menus tailored to children's needs.
Gina Morales
Companion
Gina is a certified preschool teacher specializing in music-based education for young children. She's also a talented musician herself.
Wendy Alpizar
Companion
Wendy has been with us for 5 years, bridges our past to Casa Sulà. Her continuity honors the legacy of our beloved first school.
Primary and Middle School Pedagogical Team
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Simon Rodriguez
Director _ Pedagogy
Simon Rodriguez, founded Alaya Camp in 2009, offering camps for teenagers with tools for profound joy and inspiration. He also has a decade of consultancy in innovative education projects
Bryan Gibson
Teacher & Pedagogical Designer
Bryan brings 20 years of educational expertise, focusing on community, curriculum, leadership, dialogue, and research. He's worked across diverse learning models, from early childhood to adults.
Victoria Smith
Language Teacher & Prepared Environment Specialist
Victoria has extensive
experience as a private tutor for international families, specializes in designing prepared spaces for optimal learning environments
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Devonte Myles
Mathematics Teacher
Devonte has a background in London finance, and brings a unique approach to teaching math, centered on experiential learning and play.
Julia Bocharkina
Science & Technology Teacher
From soccer player for the Russian national team, to equestrian instructor, to her Master’s degree in Biology, Julia has diverse passions. She blends her love for sports and science to create an engaging and enriching environment for her students.
Nursery Team
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Nebila Wright
Nursery coordinator
Nebila, a certified Montessori teacher from England and a mother of four, brings abundant experience working with young children to our team.
Banyi Leon
Nursery companion
Banyi has always had a passion for working with children, effortlessly winning over their hearts with her natural talent and warmth.
Paulina Alpizar
Nursery companion
Paulina is a local preschool teacher, and possesses the expertise to ensure optimal development for our kindergarten children.
Special Talents
People from our community with unique skills they want to share with the children step forward to enrich our Real World School curriculum
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Yam Aisner
Permaculture
Specialist
Yam supports all permaculture initiatives within the school, leveraging his expertise as a Regenerative Agriculture consultant and Permaculture leader at Ecovilla.
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Krzysztof Piatkowski
Theater & Audiovisuals Teacher
Krzysztof, a former renowned actor and comedian in Poland, now channels his expertise as a theater, editing, and directing instructor at the school.
Warren Leahy
Wildlife Ranger & Surivival Skills
Warren brings years of experience as a ranger in reserves and national parks. He lends his expertise to our survival camps and outdoor initiatives.
Guardians of the Space
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Kimberly Portuguez
Kitchen Lead
Cindy Amaya
Kitchen Assistant
Fabiola Madrigal
Space Fairy
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Sonia Gonzalez
Space Fairy
Yenier Ballestero
Maintenance
