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Meet the teaching team at New Horizons School, present across our two campuses and committed to supporting every student’s learning and development. Representing 12 nationalities, our educators create personalized learning experiences in a bilingual, international, and inspiring environment where every student can reach their full potential.
Diego F. Sánchez
Principal
Oneida Herrero
School Finance Manager
Manuel Veras
School HR Manager
Estephany Pérez S.
School Head of Marketing & Communications
Mario Peguero
School Facilities Manager
Diego F. Sánchez is an international education leader with extensive experience as Head of School and General Director at renowned educational institutions in Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, and Colombia. His approach combines academic excellence, student wellbeing, and operational efficiency to deliver lasting improvements in every school community he has led.
With experience in international programs such as the IB, Cambridge, Cognia, and the American curriculum, he has led accreditation and school transformation processes that foster innovative learning, inclusion, and students’ holistic development. He has also successfully implemented strategies for growth, professional development, and continuous improvement, combining a global vision with a local perspective.
He currently leads the New Horizons School team, where he continues to promote a culture of excellence, critical thinking, and global citizenship. Diego brings a unique combination of leadership experience, passion for education, and commitment to every student’s future.
Oneida leads financial management at New Horizons, bringing a strong focus on efficiency, organization, and enhancing the institutional processes that support the school’s operations.
In her role, she contributes to sound financial management aligned with the school’s strategic objectives, supporting operational sustainability and the responsible use of resources. Her work is essential to ensuring structured, reliable management that supports the effective operation of our school community.
At New Horizons School, her work supports a stable, well-managed educational environment that is prepared to continue growing with excellence.
Manuel is a human resources professional with experience in strengthening teams, organizing processes, and fostering an institutional culture aligned with the values and goals of the school community.
In his role, he contributes to attracting, supporting, and developing talent while promoting collaborative and efficient work environments focused on staff wellbeing. His approach combines strategic human resources management with a deep understanding of the needs of both employees and the school.
He currently serves as School HR Manager at New Horizons School, where he leads initiatives and processes that support staff development and strengthen school operations through a sound organizational approach and a strong commitment to excellence.
Estephany leads the school’s marketing and communications department, driving its brand strategy, institutional positioning, and engagement with our school communities and families. Her approach combines strategic thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of today’s educational needs to effectively communicate the school’s educational approach and values.
With experience in project management and communications strategy development, as well as a results-driven mindset, Estephany works every day to strengthen the school’s reputation, promote initiatives that reflect our bilingual academic excellence, and support our mission to prepare future-ready students.
Mario is a professional specializing in facilities and operations management, with experience coordinating services, maintaining spaces, and overseeing processes essential to the school’s effective operation.
In his role, he ensures that environments are safe, organized, and efficient, supporting the school’s daily operations through the careful management of its facilities and physical resources. His approach combines planning, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality spaces that enhance the experience of the entire school community.
He currently serves as School Facilities Manager at New Horizons School, where he helps ensure that the school’s facilities meet the highest standards of functionality, safety, and wellbeing.
Julie Ann Rojas
Early Childhood Academic Director
Raisa Diaz
Academic Director for Grades 2 - 6
Verónica Muñóz
Academic Director for Grades 7 - 12
Julie is an educational leader dedicated to providing a well-rounded early childhood education. In her role, she promotes learning experiences that strengthen children’s social-emotional, cognitive, communication, and motor skills during this important stage of their development.
Her approach recognizes students as active participants in their own learning, fostering environments where play, exploration, creativity, and interaction with the world around them nurture critical thinking, self-confidence, strong values, and a love of learning.
Through her leadership, she helps create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating educational experience, supporting each child as they take their first steps in school life.
Raisa supports students through an important stage of transition and growth in their school journey, fostering an academic environment that strengthens independence, responsibility, and social-emotional development.
In her role, she promotes learning experiences that prepare students to take on new challenges, develop critical thinking, and build habits that support their academic and personal growth.
Her leadership helps create a welcoming, structured, and enriching school experience where every student receives the support they need to move confidently into the next stages of their education.
Verónica leads students through a pivotal stage of their education, supporting their academic, personal, and career preparation for university life and the challenges of today’s world.
In her role, she promotes a bilingual High School experience that provides access to advanced courses, international programs, extracurricular activities, and opportunities that strengthen students’ critical thinking, independence, and global outlook.
Her leadership helps foster a rigorous, well-rounded, and future-focused High School experience where every student can develop their talents, expand their opportunities, and move confidently toward the next stage of their education.
Irka Taveras
Academic Director
Irka is an educational leader committed to academic excellence, professional development, and the all-round development of students. Her career has been shaped by an educational vision focused on high-quality learning, close support for the school community, and the continuous improvement of academic practices.
In her role, she leads initiatives designed to enrich the educational experience, promote high teaching standards, and ensure that learning meets the needs of today’s world. Her approach combines leadership, educational insight, and a strong commitment to the growth of both students and teachers.
Pamela A. Santos
School Admissions Manager
Ana Sofía Molina
School Admissions Psychologist
Ivanova Risk
School Administrative Assistant
Miriam Medina
College Counselor
Pamela is an admissions professional dedicated to supporting families through one of the most important decisions in their educational journey: choosing a school. Her approach combines warmth, organization, and personalized attention to ensure that each process is clear, efficient, and reliable.
In her role, she leads key processes related to guiding families, following up with prospective students, and coordinating an admissions experience aligned with the school’s values and standards. Her work reflects a commitment to service, attention to detail, and a focus on building strong relationships with the community.
Through her role, she contributes to the school’s growth by providing a welcoming, structured admissions experience focused on excellence.
Ana Sofía brings a professional perspective to the admissions process, helping us better understand the profile, needs, and developmental stage of each student who wishes to join New Horizons School.
Her role helps create a more thoughtful and personalized admissions experience, guiding both families and the admissions team in making decisions that support each student’s wellbeing.
Ivanova Risk provides administrative support to the Registrar’s Office, helping ensure that student documents, requests, and academic information are managed efficiently and accurately.
In her role, she supports essential internal processes related to academic and administrative records, ensuring the department’s needs are addressed promptly and efficiently.
Her work contributes to the department’s efficient operation, supporting clear, reliable, and service-oriented management for the school community.
Miriam supports students as they explore their university and career pathways, guiding them through this important stage as they determine their next academic steps.
In her role, she supports career exploration, university application preparation, and the pursuit of opportunities that align with students’ interests, talents, and personal goals.
Her work helps each student approach higher education with greater clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of purpose.
Ligia Cerda
Administrative Manager
Cindy Almonte
Natalia Roque Burgos
Ligia is an administrative professional focused on organization, process coordination, and supporting the school’s management. Her work contributes to the efficient operation of internal activities, ensuring that administrative processes are well organized, closely monitored, and service oriented.
In her role, she supports key areas across the school, strengthening planning, resource management, and collaboration among teams. Her work reflects commitment, responsibility, and a focus on enabling structured and reliable school operations.
Cindy is part of the team that supports families throughout their journey to New Horizons School, ensuring an organized, welcoming, and service-oriented experience from their very first interaction with the school.Her role focuses on following up on applications, coordinating key steps, and providing families with the information they need to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Through her work, she helps ensure that every family experiences a smooth and attentive admissions process that reflects NHS’ distinctive standard of care.
Natalia Roque Burgos supports the administrative processes of the Registrar’s Office, helping ensure that students’ academic information is organized, monitored, and kept up to date.
In her role, she supports document management, coordinates requests, and provides the operational assistance needed to ensure the department’s processes run clearly and efficiently.
Her work supports organized and reliable management, helping the school serve families effectively while contributing to the smooth internal operation of New Horizons School.
Hilary Martinez
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Early Childhood through Grade 1
Maria Isabel de la Rosa
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Grades 2 - 6
Vera Abud
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Grades 7 - 12
Alicia Rodriguez
Assistant Safeguarding Lead for Grades 7 - 12
Ana Mena
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Katherine Núñez
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Early Childhood
Rosabel Frias
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Elementary School
Julia Aybar
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for High School
Hilary supports the care and safeguarding of children during their first years of school, a stage when close observation, sensitivity, and timely support are essential.
In her role, she helps create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can explore, learn, and develop with confidence, supported by a school culture centered on children’s wellbeing.
María Isabel de la Rosa supports the wellbeing and safeguarding of students in Grades 2 - 6, a stage during which they develop greater independence, strengthen relationships, and build their sense of belonging within the school community.
In her role, she promotes a culture of care, open communication, and prevention, helping every student feel safe, respected, and supported throughout their learning and development.
Vera Abud supports the safeguarding and wellbeing of students in Grades 7 - 12 as they navigate a stage marked by significant emotional, social, and personal changes.
Her work focuses on fostering spaces built on trust and open communication, as well as supporting the timely identification and follow-up of any situation that may affect students’ safety or overall development.
Through her work, she strengthens a school culture rooted in respect, prevention, and care, providing young people with the support they need to thrive with confidence and feel safe within the school community.
Alicia Rodríguez supports students in Grades 7 - 12, promoting their wellbeing and safeguarding them during a stage marked by growing independence, new relationships, and important decisions that shape their development.
In her role, she fosters trust, open communication, and timely support in situations that may affect young people. Her work helps build a respectful and proactive school community where every student feels heard, supported, and safe.
Ana leads the school’s safeguarding processes, ensuring the protection, wellbeing, and safety of students throughout the school community.
In her role, she supports the prevention, identification, and management of situations that may affect the overall development of children and young people, ensuring compliance with the school’s protocols.
Her work strengthens a culture of care, trust, and shared responsibility, where every student can learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
Katherine supports the wellbeing of children in Early Childhood, ensuring that their first school experiences take place in a caring, respectful, and trusting environment.
In her role, she closely supports children through the unique experiences of this stage, promoting prevention, timely intervention, and appropriate follow-up in any situation that may affect student safety.
Through her work, she helps ensure that every child feels protected, heard, and supported as they explore, learn, and grow within the school community.
Rosabel supports the care and wellbeing of Elementary School students during a stage when children develop greater independence, confidence, and a stronger sense of belonging.
In her role, she helps create a caring and protective school environment by promoting prevention, active listening, and timely follow-up to students’ needs.
Her work helps strengthen a community where every child can learn, build relationships, and grow while feeling safe and supported.
Julia supports the wellbeing of High School students during a stage marked by greater independence, new responsibilities, and important decisions.
In her role, she promotes a supportive and proactive environment built on trust, where students feel heard and protected.
Her work helps strengthen a safe and respectful school culture that supports each student’s emotional and personal development.
Meet the exceptional New Horizons School team across our two campuses, united by one purpose: inspiring every student to love learning.
