About Escola Nova by SIS

With the conviction that education plays a vital role in people's lives, Cíntia has been dedicated to this area for over 30 years and has held some important positions throughout her professional career, such as pedagogue, educational and career counsellor, specialist in preschool, educational psychologist, and coordinator of Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) for the IB Diploma Programme. In addition, she has training in yoga and meditation, which are hobbies that she greatly enjoys. For Cíntia, having the opportunity to work in a field she is passionate about is a great privilege.

Mariana holds a degree in pedagogy and school management and supervision. She joined Escola Nova by SIS as a teacher in 2004 and, in 2015, received an invitation to take over as the school's director. In addition to being a passionate former student of the institution, her son is also enrolled and attends the preschool of Escola Nova by SIS. Mariana believes that the school should be a welcoming environment where students feel happy and challenged.

Luciana has a degree in pedagogy from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and specialised as a guidance counsellor. She began her professional life as a preschool teacher at Escola Nova by SIS. In 2009, she participated in the development and implementation of the primary school structure, becoming the coordinator of this segment. In 2023, she took on the preschool coordination as well as that of Year 1 of primary school. Her involvement with students in their early learning stages only increases her enchantment with literacy. She loves to travel and also enjoys free time with family and friends at her home in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro.

Julia's enchantment with the teaching and learning process explains her career change from lawyer to educator. During her transition, she spent time in Reggio Emilia and visited constructivist schools in Italy and Portugal. Julia is a former student of Escola Nova by SIS and returned to the institution to work in the preschool classroom. She expanded her experience by assuming the coordination of this segment and later the educational guidance of the college. Julia participated in the implementation of the IB Diploma at Escola Nova by SIS and is certified by the IB for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and as a counsellor. Julia likes to be surrounded by her family and friends and is a fan of good gastronomy.

As a geography teacher, coordinator and specialist in school management with a focus on team management, Thais has been an educator since 2006. She graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and holds a master's degree from the Fluminense Federal University (UFF) as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of São Paulo (USP). In recent years, she has dedicated herself to training the teaching team to promote active learning. Thais loves to spend her free time with her children, enjoy good music and gather with friends.

Fernanda is a psychopedagogue who graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) with a specialisation from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ) and currently dedicates herself to the study of neuropsychopedagogy. Her experience as a teacher in preschool, primary school and college enables her to have a refined perspective on school. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, she never misses an opportunity to go to the beach, have a cold mate tea, or take a walk with her family.

Rubino, as he is known at the school, joined Escola Nova by SIS in 2013 as a physics teacher and, a few years later, became the coordinator of secondary school. Rubino holds a degree in physics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and a master's degree in teaching physics from the same institution. In addition, he has a postgraduate degree in pedagogical coordination. Rubino works as a university professor, devoting himself to research in undergraduate physics education, and also as a thesis advisor, with published articles in the field. A native from Rio de Janeiro, he is passionate about football and jiu-jitsu.

Patricia began her professional career in 2003 in preschool and later worked as a teacher in primary school when she started her journey at Escola Nova by SIS in 2011. Very motivated and with the goal of getting to know all segments, she completed her training in psychopedagogy and has been part of the secondary school management team since 2015. Pati, as she is known, takes great pleasure in what she does, especially in listening, welcoming, and helping students in this important and special phase that is adolescence. Her own children are her biggest incentive.

Gustavo decided to work in college education even before choosing to study geography. He graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and holds a specialisation in college counselling from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Gustavo has been the College Coordinator at Escola Nova by SIS since 2011 and IB Diploma Coordinator since the school's authorisation in 2020. In addition, he works as an author of geography teaching materials and is part of exam development committees for college entrance exams. As for his diverse interests, Gustavo is a chess player and amateur guitarist, and goes cycling in the Tijuca forest whenever his routine allows.

Fernanda has a degree in psychology and pedagogy. She also holds a postgraduate degree in school management from the University of São Paulo (USP). She started her journey at Escola Nova by SIS in 2007 as a preschool teacher and, in 2014, she became part of the primary school coordination. Currently, she is the educational counsellor for college students. Being surrounded by children and young people is an old passion of hers. Nanda, as she is affectionately called by everyone, also loves to travel and celebrate life with her family and friends!

Maria Isabel holds a degree in Literature and a postgraduate degree in English Language from PUC-Rio. Known as Bel by her students, she began her career at Escola Nova in 1993 as an English teacher in Preeschool. She has also worked as an English coordinator in foreign language courses. In 2008, she took on the role of Foreign Language Coordinator at Escola Nova, overseeing all segments. In 2018, Bel was involved in the implementation of the IB Diploma Programme at the school and holds IB Administrator certification from the international organization.