Maria Garcia
THE MiLDENHALL School | MIDDLE ScHOOL
WHERE HAVE YOU LIVED IN THE WORLD?
I was born in Quito, Ecuador and have lived in Ecuador and Canada.
WHAT HAVE YOU STUDIED? HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER?
I studied ECE at Humber College and completed my Primary, Upper Elementary and Adolescent Montessori Training at The Center for Guided Montessori Studies. I also studied Gestalt Group Facilitation at Gestalt Institute, Ecuador.
WHAT LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK?
I am fluent in English and Spanish.
WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU ARE REALLY GOOD AT?
I am really good at active listening.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU AREN’T AT SCHOOL?
I enjoy traveling, trying new cooking recipes, and practicing yoga.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT YOU?
If you knew me really well, you would know that I have a strong curiosity and I'm always seeking out new opportunities to learn. You would also know that I’ve moved back and forth between Ecuador and Canada in 15-year intervals — most recently returning to Canada six years ago with my sons and daughter.