HOW WE TEACH

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Our highly qualified, bilingually experienced teachers are ready to make a substantial impact on your child’s learning and development. They’ll build a strong relationship with your child to ensure they’re ready to get the most out of their day.

ETON TEACHERS

Our teachers play a significant role in the Eton family: they facilitate a culture of equity, excellence, and relevance. Appreciative of individual and cultural differences, they model appropriate behavior, showing respect, courtesy, and self-discipline among all Eton students and school staff.

With their care and passion for learning, our teachers create deeply meaningful experiences that motivate our students to pursue their interests, construct knowledge, and develop life skills—emphasizing research, experimentation, and the shaping of reflexive and critical attitudes.

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GUIDING SMART AND STRATEGIC USE

TEACHER-LED TECH

Our teachers guide students through different ways of using technology to enhance their research and to create, imagine, and build projects that further their problem-solving skills. Students also explore best practices on safe and ethical usage in sync with our “digital citizenship” workshops led by experts on hot topics in the digital landscape.
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  • Senior Leadership

Senior Leadership

Our passionate team has the right mix of local and international experience to guide your child every step of the way as a global citizen.
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John H. Miller
Head of School
John H. Miller has come to Eton School Mexico as Head of School with 20 years’ experience as an educational leader in Mexico, Brazil, and the United States. Throughout his career, he has developed socioemotional learning programs, international exchange programs, and innovative learning programs.
John H. Miller, Head of School

Key facts:

  • Holds a B.A. in International Relations from Tufts University
  • Currently enrolled in King's College London’s master's program in International Education
  • Has 20 years’ experience as a school leader in Mexico, Brazil, and the United States
  • Has developed socioemotional learning programs, international exchange programs, and innovative learning programs over the course of his career   
  • Is a member of accreditation teams for both SACS (now Cognia) and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
  • Is one of the founding teachers of the Teach for America program back in 1990, teaching in underserved schools in Los Angeles
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Yvonne Kogan
Early Childhood Academic Principal
Yvonne Kogan is the co-founder and former owner of Eton School and currently serves as the Early Childhood Academic Principal. She is an international consultant in Early Childhood Education and highly experienced in the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching and learning.
Yvonne Kogan, Early Childhood Academic Principal

Key facts:

  • Holds a B.A. in Intercultural Education from the University of the Americas
  • Holds a B.A. in Early Childhood Education SEP
  • Holds an M.ED. in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
  • Is the co-founder and former owner of Eton School
  • Is an international consultant in Early Childhood Education
  • Is a published book author
  • Is a member of the Board of RedSOLARE Mexico, an organization that promotes the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching and learning
  • Was nominated by Reggio Emilia educators to join sixty educators worldwide who are earning teacher training certification by Reggio Children
 
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Narda Vega
Toddler Center Principal
Narda Vega has 15 years’ experience as a head teacher in Early Years and Elementary education and seven years’ experience as the Toddler Center Principal.
Narda Vega, Toddler Center Principal

Key facts:

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Holds a master’s degree in International Education
  • Completed the Conscious Discipline courses
  • Participated in Reggio Emilia study groups
  • Has 15 years’ experience as a head teacher in Early Years and Elementary education
  • Has 7 years’ experience as the Toddler Center Principal
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Stephanie López
Preschool Principal
Stephanie López brings great experience in the Reggio Emilia approach and education to her role as Eton’s Preschool Principal.
Stephanie López, Preschool Principal

Key facts:

  • Has a bachelor's degree in the Science of Education
  • Has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Holds an MFA in International Education
  • Completed the Conscious Discipline courses
  • Participated in the Reggio Emilia study groups
  • Participated in two specialized investigation groups with Reggio Emilia
  • Has been a presenter at multiple Red Solare Annual conferences in alliance with Reggio Children 
  • Has been a presenter and attendee at multiple NAEYC conferences
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Sylvia Karam
Early Elementary Principal and School Improvement Coordinator
Sylvia Karam brings great experience in Early Childhood, bilingual, and family education to Eton, among other specialties, as the Early Elementary Principal and School Improvement Coordinator.
Sylvia Karam, Early Elementary Principal and School Improvement Coordinator

Key facts:

  • Holds a bachelor's degree in Bilingual Education 
  • Holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education 
  • Holds a master's degree in Family Education 
  • Has certificates in Educational Leadership, in Gifted and Talented Education, and from the Aspiring Principal Leadership Program 
  • Has been a team member for Cognia's International Engagement Reviews
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Pepa Pin
Upper Elementary Principal
Pepa Pin has fantastic experiences in Early Childhood and international education, among other specialties, as the Upper Elementary Principal at Eton School Mexico.
Pepa Pin, Upper Elementary Principal

Key facts: 

  • Holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education 
  • Holds a master's degree in International Education
  • Has certificates in Gifted and Talented Education and from the Aspiring Principal Leadership Program
  • Has been a tutor in the Middle Leadership Program 
  • Has a diploma in Psychopedagogy in the Classroom
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Rosamaría Díaz-Vélez
Middle and High School Principal
Rosamaría Díaz-Vélez has excellent experiences across teaching and learning, engineering, and business, which she brings to her role as the Middle and High School Principal at Eton School Mexico.
Rosamaría Díaz-Vélez, Middle and High School Principal

Key facts:

  • Holds a B.S. in Biochemical Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Holds a master’s degree in Business Administration
  • Has diplomas and certifications in Making Thinking Visible, Teaching for Understanding, Innovative Education, and Online Teaching and Learning, as well as an IB Coordinator
  • Has been a former coach for the online program Making Thinking Visible offered by HGSE
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I’ve always felt passionate and fascinated about teaching and learning, and most of all, grateful for the never-ending opportunities Eton School has provided me with to grow and be the very best version of myself.
Sandra Lewis
Preschool teacher

TEACHING QUALITY

Eton believes in a culture of the “growth mindset,” offering continuous teacher training and professional development.

Through different opportunities, our teachers align with Eton’s values, philosophy, educational programs, and yearly goals as they utilize the best strategies and techniques from world-class resources—from Nord Anglia Education, Cognia, and the International Baccalaureate—among other trainings. 


Furthermore, our teachers arrive with substantial qualifications.
  • All have a bachelor’s degree.
  • Most have a master’s degree or doctorate.
  • Most are bilingual or highly proficient in English.
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MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS

At Eton, we follow a coherent curriculum across all levels that strategically builds upon your child’s learning from one stage to the next. We apply rigorous frameworks and standards to ensure our teachers are delivering the best education your child can receive—all within our outstanding learning spaces.

Our School Improvement Council develops yearly, long-term improvement plans that inform our teaching practices—making our teaching team highly professional and committed to the success of your child. We’re guided by AERO teaching standards, the ELEOT teacher evaluation process, and IB and Visible Thinking approaches within “Social and Emotional Learning” and “Approaches to Learning” practices.

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