How We Teach | Colegio Menor Samborondón

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Our teachers will unleash your child’s creativity and love of learning to make an impact in their journey with education. They’ll build a strong relationship with your child, motivating them each step of the way—and 95% of our current parents strongly agree with this student-teacher bond.

As a part of Nord Anglia Education’s international school group, we only recruit the world’s most qualified educators who tailor learning to each student. They’ll make sure your child is happy and engaged every day.

KRIZIA LOFFREDO

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Krizia Loffredo is currently the Head of School at Colegio Menor Samborondón.

Krizia is an outstanding education leader with over 14 years’ experience including 5 years as Head of Lower School.

Krizia.Loffredo@menorsam.edu.ec

KRIZIA LOFFREDO - HEAD OF SCHOOL

Krizia has a BA in Psychology and Early Childhood Education from Tulane University and an M.Ed in Special Education from the University of Michigan.

During her time at Colegio Menor, Krizia has built very strong and trusting relationships with students, parents and colleagues focusing heavily on promoting wellbeing and innovation.

MARIELLA ROCA

EARLY CHILDHOOD PRINCIPAL

Mariella Roca is currently the Early Childhood Principal at Colegio Menor Samborondón. She has over 25 years of experience in education and has been part of Colegio Menor for the past 10 years, serving in different roles throughout her career. Mariella holds a degree in Early Childhood Education, a master’s degree from Universidad Casa Grande, and a certificate from Harvard University.

MARIELLA ROCA

Throughout her time at Colegio Menor, Mariella has embraced a student‑centered approach, firmly believing that strong relationships are fundamental to nurturing confident, successful children. She places great value on building meaningful connections with students and fostering a safe, supportive learning environment. Mariella is also committed to maintaining open and ongoing communication with families, working closely together to support each child’s growth and well‑being.

ANDREA LASCANO

LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Andrea Lascano is currently the Lower School Principal at Colegio Menor Samborondón.

Andrea holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's degree in Special Education. She also earned a master's degree in K-12 Education from Bridgewater University

ANDREA LASCANO

Andrea is currently the Lower School Principal at Colegio Menor Samborondón. She holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's degree in Special Education. She also earned a master's degree in K-12 Education from Bridgewater University

Andrea is one of the founders of our school, where she has held positions of Instructional Coach and Vice Principal. Her work during this time has focused on promoting values, developing students' social-emotional and academic skills, and also promoting community service.

JOSÉ VILLAGOMEZ

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

José has a strong background in Psychology and Marketing which provides him with a solid foundation in student development, communication, and positive school-family relationships. He has more than 10 years of experience in education, and for the past six years he has been part of the Colegio Menor community, most recently as High School Vice Principal.

Jose.Villagomez@menorsam.edu.ec

JOSE VILLAGOMEZ

Throughout his time at Colegio Menor, José has played an important role in strengthening discipline and promoting healthy, collaborative relationships among parents, students, and teachers. His approach is centered on student well-being and the development of a supportive school environment.

TEACHING QUALITY

All our teachers hold Qualified Teacher Status and are highly experienced both locally and internationally. Most of our teachers also hold at least one master’s degree and an advanced certificate.

To maintain our top quality, our teachers are supported with world-class training and resources from Nord Anglia University as well as Nord Anglia Education’s global teaching standards and research—which are frequently updated to stay at the top.

MIT and The Juilliard School—Nord Anglia Education’s collaborators in STEM and the performing arts—provide our teachers with special training every year.
Our teachers consistently build their leadership skills and can earn, through Nord Anglia Education, an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London—one of the world's best universities.
Using Nord Anglia University, our teachers exclusively connect and collaborate with 10,000 other teachers worldwide.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

With a “growth mindset” about every aspect of our school, we know we always have room for improvement. That’s why we’re constantly updating our programs and coaching and evaluating our teachers to ensure our top quality every year.

We surpass the requirements from the local ministry of education and follow the US “Common Core” standards and Next Generation Science Standards about what our students will master at the end of each academic year. This sets us up for international excellence.

At an international level, we’re certified by COGNIA—an international accreditation and certification organization—where our score of 360/400 has ranked us as a high impact school for leadership, learning, and resources.

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