Alejandra has been working in education for over a decade in New York City and Costa Rica. She has worked as an educator, a consultant and a curriculum developer in primarily progressive, interdisciplinary and play-based programs. She also has extensive experience working with diverse groups of students and families in dual language and special education settings. She received her B.A. in History from Haverford College and later received a masters degree in Dual Language/Bilingual Early Childhood Special and General Education from Bank Street College of Education. Over the course of her career, she has taken a particular interest in incorporating environmental and nature-based education into her work. Her work aims to empower educators, caregivers and children by destigmatizing STEAM fields and helping make the content more accessible. She enjoys being active, exploring the natural world, gardening and spending time with her pomeranian mix.
Aims Center for Math and Science Education