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Educator
I am a formed educator, having worked in Montessori schools, has the forest school Level 1 certificate and is passionate about theatre. I really believe that it is by observing and listening to each child that one creates a relation with them and may help them grow. To me each child is unique and has its own rhythm. I believe that children learn through their own curiosity and only need the right environment and a cooperative adult to guide them to do so. I am fun, respectful, communicative and loving.
Educator
Passionate Educator, Mariana truly believes in child centred learning. It is close to children that she feels happy - their simplicity, honesty and natural curiosity are what motivate her. She is always ready to explore all subjects and questions with children and always has a handful of ideas and initiatives to do so. She really makes learning fun and vibrant.
Assistant
Coming soon....
Marina Neves
Educator
Since my graduation with an Education degree from USP (Brazil), I have been interested in alternative methodologies to traditional education. Living in Spain, I specialized in Waldorf Pedagogy (Rudolf Steiner) for early childhood. When we moved to the United States, I started my studies in RIE (Magda Gerber/Emmi Pikler). And with my daughters entering the Montessori school in Miami, I learned more about her method. That's how I started studying Maria Montessori’s approach, which continues to this
day, the most recent being the AMI Orientation Course 0-3 training.
Due to my family being constantly on the move, I try to be useful wherever I go and contribute to projects that inspire me and in which I believe in.
On this journey I have already collaborated with Escuela Libre Micael, Escuela Waldorf de Aravaca, Bass Museum of Art and Atelier Montessori, in Lisbon. This is my second year in Mimosa and my role is to share my theoretical and practical knowledge, thus supporting Carlota's beautiful and courageous initiative. I recognise that the
opportunity that children have here to move freely and autonomously in a friendly and respectful environment, surrounded by nature, is extremely important.
Founder and Forest School Leader
Carlota, mother of three children, is the founder of Mimosa and a passionate advocate for child psychology. She studied Media and Communication and later specialised in Forest School education, obtaining her Forest School Leader Certificate. In addition, she holds the Montessori AMI Orientation Course (3–6 years old) and other certificates related to outdoor learning. Even when life led her to explore other professional fields, working with children has always been a constant in Carlota’s journey — from being a surf instructor to working as an au pair in France and the UK, and giving English and Portuguese lessons in schools and private homes. Creating a nurturing space where children can grow freely and discover their inner spark has been Carlota’s dream since childhood. Today, as a mother, she remains deeply passionate about child psychology and is equally dedicated to supporting families in the great adventure of parenting.
