Director of accreditations

Armando Andrade has been a teacher for 28 years. He has worked with children, adolescents and adults. He became a teacher trainer 20 years ago and at present he trains teachers and visits schools around the world as an authorized IB educator. (click on the link to watch.)

Armando has published two series of books for Macmillan Publishing House. One of his series is a Teacher’s Edition. He completed a Master’s degree in Education at Las Americas University. He was twice awarded best teacher of the year by SEP.

Armando has participated in the creation and design of different schools from their initial conception, launching and successful operation. One of them became the first PYP-IB school in Latin America. He is currently working at Foresta International School as the IB Director and has recently designed the curricular connections and content for the first National Geographic Edutainment park attraction opening in Mexico.

Director of programs and Best Practices

Gabriela Gonzalez Pacheco sets the highest standards of excellence in developing best practices and educational programs honoring the unique dimensions of each educational institution.

Her degree in Family Studies and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), from the Harvard Graduate School of Education grounds her expertise in this complex area that takes center stage in our schools everyday. As Daniel Goleman, the author of the book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, states that “Family life is our first school for emotional learning.“ Gabriela’s deep understanding of the family unit strengthens all areas of the school community.

She is an educator with a unique blend of talents who inspires others with her creative vision and educational sense. Her natural eye for design and a drive to inspire dynamic ideas connects with students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Gabriela has successfully developed the educational institutional image for different schools producing fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling digital experiences for multiple audiences.