Team
A team of professionals at the service of education
The CreaNova School team is made up of a multidisciplinary group of professionals from different countries around the world, who contribute their experiences and knowledge to this cutting-edge educational project.
Among the teachers, tutors, collaborators, direct and indirect support staff, coordinators and directors we make up a large family.
Executive Director
H. Piqueras
Manager
I am an entrepreneur by vocation, specialized in the construction and services sectors. Belonging to the CreaNova family has been my most exciting experience because I consider it a project that brings great change to society.
Claudia M. Garcia
Managing Director
I am an engineer with a master's degree in Automation, Robotics and Vision. I have worked as a teacher and researcher at the UPC for five years, and I have been managing teams in the personal care sector for over a decade.
Veronica Mena
Chief Financial Officer
I am an expert in Administration and have a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance and another in Taxation. I have a 20-year career as an Administration and Finance Manager.
Academic direction
Silvia Benítez
Academic Director
Born in Argentina and adopted by Catalonia, I am a psychopedagogue with more than 30 years of experience in the educational field and I have a postgraduate degree in the design of multimedia teaching materials for virtual learning environments. I understand conflict as a learning opportunity.
Sandra Benalcázar
Academic Secretary
I am a specialist in commercial design and throughout my career I have worked in various sectors, which has prepared me to contribute in multiple areas of CreaNova School.
Giannina Briceño
Psychopedagogue
Moya Butxon
Elementary and Middle Coordinator
Kevin Mena
High School and Baccalaureate Coordinator
My specialties are Catalan history and language. I am passionate about sharing my interests with students and seeing them develop their love for our traditions and heritage. I have a deep vocation for inclusive and diverse education, convinced that diversity and inclusion are the key to a more just and equitable society.
Faculty
Noémi Berényi
Teaching
I am from Hungary, I did my pedagogical degree in Denmark and I am the music and drama teacher in Elementary and Middle school.
Aina Cadafalch
Teaching
I studied Primary Education in English and have a postgraduate degree in Content and Language Integrated Learning. I have been teaching children at CreaNova School since 2018.
Júlia Díaz
Teaching
I studied Early Childhood Education and have a Master's degree in Educational Innovation from UNED. At CreaNova School I am an Elementary tutor.
David Escudero
Teaching
I teach classes in economics, business and finance.
Graduate in Law from Pompeu Fabra University, Postgraduate in Financial Consulting from UPF-IDEC, Postgraduate in Financial Management, Investment and Financial Markets from the UOC.
Elisabet Fernández
Teaching
I have been a Early Childhood Education teacher at CreaNova School since 2018, and I feel privileged to be the first person to enjoy the first smiles and learnings of children.
Raül Fernández
Teaching
I am a Technology, Marquetry and Robotics teacher. I have a degree in Physics, and I have been designing and facilitating educational activities for 20 years, from artistic and cultural expressions to mathematics, science and logic.
Aida García
Teaching
I have a degree in Primary and Early Childhood Education and I am currently studying a Master's degree in Learning Difficulties and Language Disorders. I am a tutor and primary school teacher at Elementary.
Helena García
Teaching
Lucía Gómez
Teaching
I am Lucía, a graduate in Philology and a teacher of Spanish Language and Literature in Secondary and High School. I believe that books help us to know ourselves better and to live many different lives. I am passionate about sharing this vision with my students and awakening in them a love for reading and language.
Rebecca Heyes
Teaching
I am from the UK but have been living in Catalonia for seven years. I have a university degree in Theatre Performance and Event Design, and I am an assistant teacher at Elementary School.
Deniz Kizilirmak
Teaching
I am an architect and art historian with a master's degree in Medieval Cultures. In my social science classes, I seek to inspire my students to think critically, understand the world from a global perspective, and appreciate its cultural richness.
David Lerin
Teaching
I am a geological engineer and I have a double master's degree in Land and Mining Engineering. I am a professor in the area of physics and technology.
Baru Marcikova
Teaching
I was born in the Czech Republic and I have a degree in Physical Education and Sport, as well as a diploma in Spanish. I am a Physical Education teacher at an elementary school.
Luz Muñoz
Teaching
I have a degree in Mathematics and a Master's degree in ESO and Bachillerato teaching specialising in Mathematics. I have 10 years of experience and at CreaNova School I am a Mathematics teacher in secondary and high school and a tutor in High School.
Maria Nogués
Teaching
Hello! I'm Maria, a Catalan and music teacher, and I'm lucky enough to work in what I'm passionate about. I'm from Barcelona, a city I'm deeply in love with.
Whether you like talking about the latest concerts, deciphering Agatha Christie's riddles or enjoying a good game of board games, I'd be delighted to share these passions with you. I'm always willing to listen and learn from everyone around me. I firmly believe that learning should be a journey full of discoveries and unforgettable moments, and I look forward to sharing this adventure with all of you.
Ana Pedrosa
Teaching
I have a degree in Primary Education and a Master's degree in Psychopedagogy. I have extensive experience in the educational field and I am a Middle School tutor.
Alba Pérez
Teaching
I am a primary school teacher at Elementary. I have a master's degree in Psychopedagogy and three years of experience in the world of education.
Arnau Pérez
Teaching
I am a Physical Education teacher and Middle School tutor at CreaNova School. I believe that physical activity and sport are powerful tools for transmitting the values of respect, empathy and responsibility.
Ivana Pérez de Lara
Teaching
I have a degree in Biology, and after my Montessori training in the USA, I have discovered a new way of teaching mathematics and science as a Middle School tutor.
Kendra Woodglass
Teaching
I am from California and have a BA in Psychology and a BA in Humanities with a minor in Philosophy. I teach English and art, and I try to incorporate music, joy, and mindfulness into all of my classes.
Mireia Provencio
Teaching
I am from Barcelona. I studied Human Nutrition and Dietetics, I am a high school tutor and a biology and chemistry teacher in ESO and Bachillerato.
Leticia Salsench
Teaching
I am a teacher of artistic Baccalaureate and Visual and Plastic Education for ESO. I have a degree in Space Design and a Master's degree in Scenography, as well as 20 years of experience in interior design and graphic design.
Toni Uceda
Teaching
Graduated in Philosophy with a specialization in Social Sciences, I am passionate about awakening curiosity and vitality in students. My commitment is to guide each student in their discovery of new ideas and perspectives, creating a meaningful learning space where they can explore and question the world around them.
Sandra Vivas
Teaching
General services
Rubén Carocancha
Kitchen
I am from Lima, Peru, where I studied gastronomy at the Cordon Bleu academies. I have been working in the hospitality industry for 35 years, the last 18 in Spain. I am the head chef at CreaNova School.
Estanislao Ruiz
Kitchen
I am from Ecuador and have been living in Catalonia for 15 years. I am an expert in Peruvian cuisine and I am a kitchen assistant at CreaNova School.
Sandrine Diouf
Kitchen
I come from Saly, Senegal. I have been living in Spain for three years. I speak French, Spanish, Catalan and English. In addition to working in the hospitality industry, I study fashion and interior design. At CreaNova School I am a kitchen assistant.
Edison Campo
General services
I am from Cali, Colombia. I have been working at CreaNova School for four years as a janitor and maintenance specialist.
Paola Godoy
General services
I am from Colombia and have been living in Catalonia for 23 years. During all this time I have worked in the hospitality and cleaning sectors.
Katia Reyes
General services
I come from Honduras and I have been at CreaNova School for four years, where I do cleaning work. I have a diploma in food handling and have extensive experience in the restaurant industry.
