Mónica Toro was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and has dedicated much of her life to developing cultural and educational programs. She is a psychologist with a master’s degree in cultural management and has received training in music therapy and neurological approaches to learning differences. She previously worked as a clinical consultant, managing projects for institutions dedicated to child development. While in Colombia, she participated in various research projects as well as government initiatives to develop new models of education to best serve young children. Monica views education from a cultural perspective, which has allowed her to develop programs rooted not only in cognitive abilities but also social and civic development. She began working for Spanish World School in 2016, convinced of the importance of multilingualism and fascinated by the school’s respect for cultural diversity.  She is a true believer in Project-Based Learning and loves watching the schools transform each month in alignment with the projects. She works closely with the teachers at the Skillman and Haskell campuses to ensure that students are provided with new opportunities to discover their talents, abilities and passions.