At Aventuras we are true believers...
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We believe that all children should have fun, be inspired and engaged while learning.
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We believe that all children should be treated with respect, be given opportunities to play, explore and experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, and discover who they are and what they’re capable of, without being judged.
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We believe that all children deserve access to spaces where they can develop healthy, creative, confident, and kind minds and bodies, so that they can reach their full potential, succeed and be happy.
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We believe that parents and teachers need to be partners, working together towards the common goal of providing children with unconditional guidance, love and care.
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We believe that learning a second language, and the culture associated with it, gives children a competitive advantage and helps them grow into more tolerant and respectful global citizens.
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We believe that all of us have the responsibility to take care of our planet, and teach others to take care of it as well.
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We believe in the power of strong, supporting communities.
-- Si, yo también lo creo!
Our Team
Our team of educators is comprised of a diverse group of bilingual professionals, with different backgrounds and a shared passion for early childhood education, experiential learning, and creative expression.
Among the ranks we have visual and performing arts professionals, musicians, engineers, physical educators, designers, writers, and much more!
Leadership Team
Esteban Campo
Executive Director
Esteban is a Spanish/English bilingual psychologist from Colombia, with over 10 years of experience in education, human development, and leadership. With Masters’ in Psychology and Cultural Studies, he’s passionate about creating supportive spaces where both students and teachers can keep growing, and reach their full potential as human beings.
He believes the learning process should be exploratory and dynamic, allowing individuals to experiment, make mistakes, and discover their skills and strengths. With his background in cultural studies, he embraces diversity and global awareness as a bridge to broaden perspectives and build deeper connections.
A firm believer in lifelong learning, he loves traveling, experiencing different cultures, and having meaningful conversations that spark growth and understanding.
Cristina is passionate about creating environments where children feel supported, empowered, and excited to learn.
Growing up in Southern California, she developed a deep connection to her community and a strong desire to make a positive impact on young learners. Throughout her journey, she has remained committed to fostering holistic child development.
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As the Programs and Operations Director at Aventuras, Cristina is dedicated to providing enriching experiences where children can grow, explore, and thrive while having fun. She is excited to continue building a nurturing and engaging space that helps every child reach their full potential.
Cristina Barroso
Programs & Operations Director
Carolina Ramírez
Founder/Board Member
Carolina is a native and proud Colombian who moved to San Francisco 24+ years ago looking for new adventures and opportunities. She has a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, and 20+ years of experience in Product Design, Graphics, Marketing + Communications, and Strategy.
In 2016, as she was contemplating a shift in her career, she found herself looking for high quality, creative and comprehensive Spanish-Immersion after school programs for her school-age son, and couldn't find any. This motivated her to shift her focus to the education sector, and after studying Early Childhood Education, Yoga and Mindfulness for kids, and Business Administration for a couple of years, she founded Aventuras in 2019.​
Carolina served as Aventuras' Bilingual Teacher and Director for almost 6 years, and is now serving as a Board Member.
She is immensely grateful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful project and community, along with so many families, teachers, friends, and allies.
Marcela has a bachelor's degree in Visual Arts with emphasis in painting and sculpture. She deepened her knowledge in sculpture in Brazil and then she relocated to Paris to closely study masterpieces in museums and art history. She also studied theater. Marcela is a native Spanish speaker who comes from Colombia.
Marcela has taught art for more than ten years. She believes in the power of art and languages to foster creativity and autonomy, and to inspire transformative ideas to create together a better world.
She enjoys chocolate ice cream, hikes, and likes to dance salsa.