Gabriel Maldonado
Director, PRO Educación y Ambiente & Founding Head of School Montemar Academy
Individual
Member Since: 2026
Original Join Date: 2026
Professional Bio
Gabriel has spent forty years in education and has founded & led international schools worldwide. Most recently he was Head at Futuro Verde and Del Mar Academy in Costa Rica - both IB schools with extensive experiential & outdoor components.
A marine ecologist and a university professor of science education, turned school leader, he has taught from K - graduate school: environmental education, marine ecology, and evolution. His research interest is on teaching & learning of evolution.
He was recognized in 2017 for Most Innovative School Project in Latin America, the 2009 Blackboard Award for Outstanding Public School Principal, and as an Outstanding School Innovator.
A marine ecologist and a university professor of science education, turned school leader, he has taught from K - graduate school: environmental education, marine ecology, and evolution. His research interest is on teaching & learning of evolution.
He was recognized in 2017 for Most Innovative School Project in Latin America, the 2009 Blackboard Award for Outstanding Public School Principal, and as an Outstanding School Innovator.
Current Place of Work or Study
PROEA
AEE Region
Central America/Caribbean
Clientele - Type
Organizations, Classes
Clientele - Age
Youth (Ages 5-12), Youth (Ages 12-18)
Areas of Focus
Environmental Education, Classroom Education, Outdoor Programs, Early Childhood Education, Wilderness & Adventure Programs
Country
Costa Rica