I am Maia. I am originally from South America. I am a wonderer, researcher, constructivist, a lifelong learner, and currently mothering Third Culture Kids while my husband and I give them the world.  As an artist and student of philosophy, human development has been at the heart of my research. I believe in creating conditions that will amplify the environment as a third teacher where students can find pathways to communicate their ideas, strengths and challenges as they explore who they are in relationship with others.

  

As a teacher-researcher, I am constantly exploring ways to challenge my perspective on education as a democratic action where we can find equity, empathy, social justice, and sustainable practices through global lenses.

Building learning communities is at the core of my work, where embracing failure and the unknown, is at the essence of this process. 

 

When I am out of the classroom you can find me in my second Atelier, the kitchen, experimenting with spices. I am passionate about holistic approaches to living, like Yoga, Reiki, and Ayurveda. I am a photographer aficionado and love writing about my experiences on the Medium platform.

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