Andrea D. Ferrari

CEO Global Great Place to Study and WholeSchools Institute International

Andrea D. Ferrari CEO Global Great Place to Study™; Directora ejecutiva y fundadora de WholeSchools International; Partner @ School Day Finland

Andrea es Máster en Educación de Columbia University, New York con una especialización de la Universidad de Laponia en Finlandia y del Centro Internacional Loris Malaguzzi en Reggio Emilia, Italia. Es especialista en acreditaciones y programas globales que impulsan la innovación, la felicidad, el bienestar y la equidad en el corazón de cada institución educativa. “Do not let success determine your happiness when you can let your happiness determine your success!”

Andrew Sherman

Vice-President, Cognia International Strategy and Development, Latin America

Mr. Sherman taught elementary, middle and high school students in a variety of settings and has also served as a community college instructor and university professor. Mr. Sherman is actively involved in school improvement efforts and accreditation in Latin America as an Engagement Review Team member for Cognia. With Cognia, Andrew served two consecutive three-year terms as Vice-Chair of the Committee on International Schools, permitting his involvement in schools in more than a dozen countries. Mr. Sherman currently services Cognia schools in the role of Vice President for International Strategy and Developemnt in Latin America. Patiently supported by a wonderful educator and a terrific wife of over twenty-five years, Tisa Rodriguez, he also enjoys his time as a father to Sofia Salome and Ilan Cayetano, proud citizens of both the United States and Mexico. Mr. Sherman currently works from his home office overlooking the Canon del Chiche in Tumbaco, Quito, Ecuador.

John Kelly

General Director of Olinca International School

I am the owner and general director of a future unicorn boutique school in Mexico City on the cutting-edge of educational innovation.

I am on a passionate daily quest to discover new ways of leading, teaching, and learning, so we can dramatically improve schools and empower future generations of learners to make a significant positive impact on the development of the human race.

I am an empathic and intuitive leader, who places a high value on the skills of collaboration, communication, creativity and thinking critically in schools, in order to effectively improve the system. I have a desire to make an impact in the world, through the kindness I use to connect with people on a daily basis.

I have a strong interest in all Metaverse, blockchain, and NFT projects that have the power to transform educational settings and impact school and student learning.

Proud father and proud husband and infinitely grateful to have a big impact in the life of my family and the students and teachers I aim to serve.

Peter Brunn

Author, Speaker, Current VP at Center for the Collaborative Classroom, Alameda California

Peter Brunn is the vice president of organizational learning at Center for the Collaborative Classroom. Previously at Collaborative Classroom, he was the director of professional development, director of staff development, the assistant director of the Reading Project, and a staff developer. Before coming to Collaborative Classroom, Peter was a staff developer for the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project and worked in New York City public schools helping teachers implement reading and writing workshops in their classrooms. Peter received his master’s degree in curriculum and teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University, and his undergraduate degree in history from Marquette University. Peter is also the author of The Lesson Planning Handbook: Essential Strategies That Inspire Student Thinking and Learning, published by Scholastic. Follow Peter on Twitter at @pdbrunn.

Tracey Bryan

Innovation Director at The American School Foundation, Mexico City

Tracey Bryan is a passionate educator with over 25 years experience. Currently she designs and operates spaces and experiences that facilitate interdisciplinary, cross-divisional, hands-on learning. She is passionate about combining modern technology with manual tools in order to foment creativity and spark innovative ideas through her work in the maker spaces at The American School Foundation. Partnering with community members and teachers spanning K-12 allows her to create authentic learning experiences for students of all levels. Recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Innovator she has presented on innovative educational practices throughout Latin America, the US and Sweden.

Jill Ackers-Clayton

Education Director, VS America

Jill has worked in over 30 states in the US and 20 countries around the world.

She is the author of Developing Natural curiosity through Project based learning. An expert in learner centered environments, school cultures and community engagement.

Jill is a disruptive optimist!

Armando Andrade

Director Academico Foresta International School , IB Global Educator, Director of Accreditations International Baccalaureate

Armando Andrade es docente desde hace 30 años. Ha trabajado con niños, adolescentes y adultos. Se convirtió en formador de docentes hace 20 años y actualmente forma a docentes y visita colegios de todo el mundo como educador autorizado del IB.

Ha publicado dos series de libros para Macmillan Publishing House. Una de sus series es una edición para maestros. Realizó una Maestría en Educación en la Universidad de Las Américas. Fue premiado dos veces como mejor maestro del año por la SEP.

Armando ha participado en la creación y diseño de diferentes escuelas desde su concepción inicial, puesta en marcha y operación exitosa. Uno de ellos se convirtió en el primer colegio PEP-IB de América Latina. Actualmente trabaja en Foresta International School como Director del IB y recientemente diseñó las conexiones curriculares y el contenido para la apertura de la primera atracción del parque de entretenimiento educativo de National Geographic en México.

Claudia Sicilia

Fundadora y Directora General Centro de Desarrollo Humano Oquixpi.
Directora General Colegio Hebreo Maguen David, Mexico City

Directora General y fundadora del Centro de Desarrollo Humano Oquixpi. Luchadora del valor humano y del derecho al bienestar, a favor de la verdad. Psicóloga Humanista con Maestría Gestalt y especialidad en Psicología Positiva. Maestra certificada en meditación. Actualmente Claudia es la Directora General del Colegio Hebreo Maguen David.

Gabriela Glez

Dir. Programs at WholeSchools International / VP for Latin America Great Place to Study

Gabriela González- Pacheco, Directora de Programas en WholeSchools International, VP LATAM Great Place to Study™. Gabriela cuenta con 32 años en la docencia y como conferencista a nivel nacional e internacional, 22 de ellos en puestos de liderazgo educativo, más 25 años de experiencia en consultoría con una maestría en psicoterapia y una especialidad en Liderazgo Educativo por parte de la escuela de Educación en Harvard. Considera que el cambio social sólo se logrará realmente a través de la educación.

Vicky Ricaurte

CEO & Cofounder Arukay

Graduated from Harvard University with a Master in management, as an Industrial Engineer from Uniandes and a marketing specialist from CESA, Vicky is co-founder of Arukay.Arukay has received multiple awards: Holon IQ for three consecutive years, Tech de Monterrey highlighted it as one of the 10 EdTechs that are revolutionizing global education, The Pacific Alliance and the IDB.

Vicky has her TEDx Talk on “Programming, the Language of the Future”. She has been awarded as a Woman of Impact by Endeavor, chosen as one of the Geniuses in education by Dinero Magazine. In 2019, the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDBLAB) awarded Vicky as the most innovative and dynamic STEAM Woman in Latin America and the Caribbean for the revolution that Arukay has brought to the school and high school segment.

Panelist at the IFE Conference (Institute for the Future of Education) in Mexico in 2023, and also at the HABLA MEXICO event, sharing participation with other renown panelist like Yuval Harari and Andrés Oppenheimer. She has also been invited to the IDB General Assembly and at the UN Women's summit for her outstanding career in education.

Edgardo H. Manzitti

General Secretary, International School Association (ISA)

Edgardo H. Manzitti is a passionate education professional with a lifelong dedication to the field, beginning his journey at just 18 years old. Coming from a family deeply rooted in educational institutions, he has honed his expertise as the Head of St. Catherine's Moorlands School, Belgrano campus, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is also CEO of Exo Schools LATAM. ExO School is a consulting firm specializing in aligning the educational and business models of schools to optimize academic performance and financial results (EBITDA). We apply exponential technologies and accessible innovative solutions without requiring significant investments.
As General Secretary of the International School Association (ISA), Edgardo plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of global education. He also serves as a consultant, guiding schools through transformative processes in pedagogy, management, and value propositions.
Driven by a commitment to innovation, Edgardo consistently seeks to equip schools with cutting-edge tools and strategies, empowering them to prepare students for success in an ever-changing world.