Lead Educator Teens
Neil Robb
Originally from Canada, with a background in teaching and carpentry, Neil heads our teen group, currently mentoring them as they take IGCSE Cambridge exams. He emphasises that young people should learn skills that come from their specific needs.
Educator Teens
Wendy Coleman
From the US, Wendy, with an MBA and a MEd (Harvard) is our teen educational program developer and beloved Math teacher. Her emphasis lies in encouraging students to explore their individual identities within the context of community.
Educator Teens
Ayanna Coleman Potempa
Working with the teens and with a passion for permaculture and regenerative work, Ayanna has degrees in both Social Anthropology (BA) and Dramatic Arts (MA).
Pedagogy Co-ordinator
Mirka Hlavacova
Mirka oversees the project-based learning pedagogy for the primary section. Originally from the Czech Republic, with a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Education, she has also completed Outdoor Education Leadership Training.
Leading activities for 7-9 year olds
Joana Froes
Originally from Lisbon, Joana Froes joined our team in 2024. She has degrees in Political Science and International Relations. She is an avid nature conservationsist and re-wilding activist.
leading activities for 9-11 year olds
Geraldo Magela de Morais Junior
Originally from Brazil, Geraldo moved to the Algarve in 2024. He previously taught at the American International School in Brazilia. He has degrees in Culinary arts and Education.
leading activities for 3-5 year olds
Moran Gabay
Moran brings decades of experience in the management of kindergarten. She leads activities for our «Seeds» group, ages 3-5.
Leading activities for 5-7 year olds
Claudia Miranda
Originally from South Africa, but with Portuguese parents, Claudia leads our Sprouts class (reception and first grade). She has a background in teaching children with special needs.
Global Citizenship Educator & Sports Teacher
Marian Dohm
Marian Dohm, originally from Germany, teaches Global Citizenship to our teen group and does sports with our juniors.
Woodworkshop Facilitator and Mentor
Adam Fidgett
Adam, from the UK, leads our nature exploration and wood workshop classes for the primary years and facilitates permaculture activities for the teens
Leading Math activities for 7-9 year olds
Alexandra Thies
With over twenty years of experience teaching in Germany, Alexandra tutors our 7-10 year olds in Mathematics and Project Based Learning Fields
Assistant for activities for 3-5 year olds
Katy Marais
Katy Marais attained her diploma as assistant educator in France. In the past she has also worked with elderly people. She is our assistant in the seeds kindergarten group.
Finances and Administration
Tunje Berns
Tunje, from Switzerland, first moved to Portugal in the mid 1980s. She manages all things financial and administrative for the association.