Magaly Gamarra is an integrative educator with 19 years of experience, who is passionate about implementing an educational model that organically nourishes the “whole child” by emphasizing social and emotional learning combined with rigorous academics. As an enthusiastic mentor to other educators, Ms. Gamarra has extensive diverse experience and finds immeasurable joy in empowering teachers. She leads educators by example. Ms. Gamarra utilizes strategies that foster effective communication and collaboration among educators, children, and their families. She identifies how to best connect and encourage children to engage in activities they may not initially show interest in. These approaches help maximize teaching and learning opportunities to encourage desirable behaviors in children while making them feel valued and confident about themselves.

Ms. Gamarra also supports teachers and parents in recognizing and capitalizing on opportunities to help their children build the skills and discipline they’ll need to succeed. She does this by tapping into everyday practical teachable moments with a keen interest in inspiring a thirst for curiosity, creativity, innovation, understanding, and compassion. In Ms. Gamarra’s opinion, social and emotional knowledge is so much more than just learning basic skills. It is harnessing important multifaceted skills and applying them to real-life situations. This comprehensive approach is foundational in the formation of a child’s character, maturity, and future development. Her background enables her to apply an interdisciplinary educational model that teaches and prepares children with the tools and resources necessary to adapt and thrive in a modern and complex world. In this era of challenging times, it is even more crucial that children develop skills in emotional intelligence, adaptability, and paying it forward with service towards others. Ms. Gamarra embraces a love of life-long learning and promotes a well-rounded education that works in partnership with educators and families to develop children to their fullest potential. 

Ms. Gamarra worked for 10 years at an elite Montessori school in Manhattan, serving in multiple roles including teacher, administrator, and teacher trainer. She is certified by the American Montessori Society in Early Childhood (3-6) and recently was recognized as part of their inaugural cohort in their fellowship program for Emerging Leaders. Prior to this role, she has worked with a diverse group of children with a range of needs from bilingualism, special education, and giftedness. Ms. Gamarra has a B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M and received an M.Ed. from Hunter College.