“Half TEaCHERs, HALF MAGICIANS”
As a wise kid once accurately described us…
MEET THE WONDER TEAM
With a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, the Wonder Leaders are creative educators who guide the kids in the adventures, creating a well-resourced & caring environment to put them at ease.
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Marta is an awarded education innovator from Spain with a multicultural and multilingual background. She received her Masters’ in Public Administration from Columbia University and served as an education policy-maker for the NJDOE and UKDfE before founding School of Wonder. As an educator, Marta loves to lead the adventurers from a place of curiosity and child-like wonder.
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Katie is a school teacher from Kentucky with a passion for incorporating play into learning and life. She has worked with a wide age range of children from preschoolers to adults and believes that building community and focusing on social emotional skills is an essential part of childhood development. She is always looking for opportunities to laugh and loves to sing, dance, and tell stories.
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Daniel Fresco is a professional drummer and musical educator who has a passion for sharing the gift of vibration through live performance, teaching, and studio recording. At the age of eight he began playing drum set in church and now tours the world sharing the joy of rhythm. As a Certified Personal Trainer and Holistic Wellness Coach, Daniel also brings together his gifts of Sound Healing, Meditation and Movement into One System to encourage others to Thrive and discover The Wonder within!
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Christine is an educator, professional dancer, and a published children’s book author. With a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from the University of Maryland, she has a wealth of experience in the field of education in the United States and internationally. She is also a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist from New York University. Christine loves to tap into the child’s natural curiosity and creativity while creating a safe and loving environment.
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Alli Gabbert is a speech therapist from Minnesota who has been helping kids gain confidence and self-trust for over ten years. As an educator, she loves collaborating with kids to help them express themselves, but she’s most passionate about helping them bring wonder, curiosity, and warmth to every aspect of their lives. Alli brings that same enthusiasm to her own life, as well, dabbling in everything from watercolor painting and group singing to aerial silks and outdoor adventures.
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Tamar is a holistic educator and musician with a mission to celebrate life and share her love for Mother Earth. She is a founding member of Siendo Naturaleza (Being Nature) a life project based in the cloud rainforests of Perú and since 2020 has been creating and leading educational programming for the children of the local communities. With an MSc in Holistic Science from Schumacher College, Tamar approaches all learning from a place of connection, weaving the natural sciences, deep ecology, and her love for music into interdisciplinary educational experiences.
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Stacey is a community advocate and educator from Alabama who has a background in activism, language instruction, and food service. He/They have worked in formal and informal teaching spaces with children and adults learning English and Spanish, and also leads weekly soccer practices for the NY Ramblers LGBTQ+ soccer league. Stacey enjoys building movement practices, writing, and playing with new recipes in the kitchen.
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Santron FREEman is an empowerment educator and evolutionary artist enacting Unconditioned Being for the benefit of humanity. As an educator, Santron is a “Guardian of Games” by which children healthfully experience themselves within a group. Santron seeks to guide the new generation to The Self within: “Dance As Discovery" and “Singing As The Self” are the languages Santron uses to integrate life's experiences, empowering a renewing relationship with the body, its abilities, and the environment. See their personal web here.
“The team gets to know each child and always cultivates a real sense of joy.”
- Karl S.
“I can’t thank your team enough for the joy love and curiosity you foster in my child!”
- Yonit l.
MEET THE WONDER MAGICIANS
Our NYC-based community of artists join us on special day camps to share their forms of creative self-expression with the kids.
We meet them in the middle of secret forests as part of the immersive stories.
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Domi Cuoco/ DOEQUO
Maker of Gaia’s Mailbox • Art
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DANI SUNDREAM
Musician • Improvisational Singing
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Hana Hwang
Illustrator • Designer • School Teacher
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Gigi Chew
Art Educator • Co-founder Spark Arts
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Stephanie Beattie
Immersive Designer
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Random Cushing
Typewriter Poet • Illustrator • Battle Rapper
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Clover
Singer • Songwriter
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Keena Maya
Sound Artist • DJ • Designer
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Nikki Scioscia
Illustrator • Designer • Author
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Benny Spott
Qi Gong • Science Teacher
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Joro Boro
Sound Artist • DJ • Producer
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Alex Allaux
Creative Director • Visual Effects • Filmmaker
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Emily sause
Sonic Poet • Content Creator • Group Facilitator
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Ginou Choueri
Visual Artist • Documentary Filmmaker
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Nick Demeris
Comedian • Improvisational Singing
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Alicia Duran
Teacher • Philosophy Student
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Grace Marinaro
Wellness advocate • Embodiment Coach
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Haleh Liza
Vocalist • Rumi Translator • Persian Heritage
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Christopher Salata
Social Activator • Peace Accelerators
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Madi Zins
Poet • Educator