Eliana

I began my career as a speech and language therapist, where a deep curiosity about how children communicate — with and without words — first took root. My work as an educator is grounded in careful listening, close observations and the belief that meaningful learning grows through play.

My teaching journey began in Brazil and has been shaped by collaborations with schools, researchers, and educators at well-known schools such as Paideia, Sidarta, and Atelier Carambola in Brazil, as well as Jardin Fabulinus in Argentina. Drawing from language, design, photography, and play, I strive to create learning experiences where children feel seen and ideas can unfold.

When not teaching, you’ll probably find me playing board games, dancing, or at the gym — all excellent excuses to laugh and move. But most of all, I love spending time with my daughter and visiting her at Colby College (where I try not to embarrass her too much).

Lucy

I have spent over thirty years working with young children and their families, guided by a lifelong belief in curiosity as the foundation of learning. After earning a PhD in the Sociology of Childhood, I worked with educators across Europe and the U.S., exploring what high-quality early learning looks like in everyday practice.

As a teacher, mentor, lecturer, and school director, my work is centered on learning as a living relationship — between children, adults, families, and the world around them. When not working, I love swimming in the ocean, fishing, reading, or learning West Coast swing.

While Eliana’s daughter is already a college student and my youngest son will begin college next year, we channel this shared life transition into building a school grounded in our deepest belief: that learning grows from curiosity, relationships, and joy.