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.