Sara’s work centers on the practices that support young children during the years when learning habits and self-concept take shape:
Over more than 26 years in the classroom, Sara has taught at several respected institutions, including Gulliver, Riviera, and La Scuola in Miami, as well as Liceo Boston in Bogotá, Colombia. That range matters in practice rather than just on paper. Working across different school cultures, curricula, and communities gave her a clear view of what varies between strong programs and what stays constant in all of them. It also reinforced her belief in nurturing the whole child, building meaningful connections, and creating environments where children feel inspired, empowered, and confident in their abilities. Those experiences became the blueprint for Sol Academy, where Sara applies what she observed across two decades of classrooms rather than adopting a single prescribed model.
Sol Academy began with the belief that connection is the bond that brings everything else in learning together. From that foundation, Sara built a different kind of learning experience, one that encourages children to think deeply, ask meaningful questions, and discover answers for themselves. Rather than simply giving children information, our teachers immerse them in purposeful, engaging experiences that make academic concepts meaningful and relevant. Small class sizes make that possible, allowing teachers to personalize instruction while building genuine relationships with each child. Through building, imagining, investigating, and collaborating, children strengthen early math concepts, language and literacy, problem-solving, and creativity, developing confidence and independence along the way.
Sara gives equal weight to children’s inner development. Through intentional social-emotional learning and mindfulness practices, children at Sol Academy learn to understand their emotions, communicate their needs, build healthy relationships, solve problems, and approach challenges with confidence. These are not add-ons layered onto the academic day. They run through it, because a child who can name a frustration and ask for help is a child who stays engaged when the work gets harder. That same philosophy shapes the full range of programs Sara oversees, from the toddler and preschool classrooms through Pre-K, homeschool pods, extended care, and summer camp.
As a parent herself, Sara understands firsthand how comprehensive and often complex the decision-making process is when choosing a school for your child. That perspective informs how she meets families, how she answers their questions, and how she structures tours and admissions conversations at Sol Academy. You can also connect with Sara on LinkedIn.
If you are looking for an early learning program where your child will be known, challenged, and encouraged, we invite you to see our classrooms in person. Call Sol Academy at 305-290-1424 or schedule a tour through our website to meet Sara and our teaching team.
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Do you have questions about our preschool? Would you like to learn more about our programs? At Sol Academy, we believe that every child has unlimited potential. Discover how your child can grow with us.
