Our Maestras
Eneida Alcalde
Born in Viña del Mar, Chile, Eneida emigrated with her family to the United States as a young girl. After serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bolivia, she moved to Washington DC where she worked for nearly a decade as a nonprofit executive and fundraising consultant in the education sector, supporting causes close to her heart, including Center for Inspired Teaching, the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, CentroNía, Edu-Futuro, and Save the Children. As the daughter of a teacher and a former colleague of inspired educators, Eneida understands the importance of informed and engaged parents who are partners in their children’s education, from preschool through secondary graduation.
In the last six years, Eneida has made Singapore her home, earned a master’s degree, and expanded her family with the arrival of her spirited daughter, who is thriving in a local preschool. Eneida now seeks to share her knowledge and earned insights with other families to help them find quality preschools that support their children’s socio-emotional growth and development.
Fiorella Rea
Originally from Lima, Peru, Fiorella moved to Fairfax, Virginia at age 12. Drawing inspiration from her family’s Italian immigrant roots, she embraced the challenges of adapting to a new culture and language in the United States—and learned to thrive in her new home. After graduating from George Mason University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Fiorella relocated to Singapore, following her husband for a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity. During her nine years as a trailing spouse, she gave birth to two beautiful children with learning differences. Despite the initial difficulties of finding suitable support in a foreign country without her extended family nearby, she eventually succeeded in finding inclusive education centers that foster her children’s learning and growth.
As a dedicated mother of two children with special needs, Fiorella is passionate about helping other expatriate parents navigate the local preschool system to find quality schools that honor and value each child’s individual strengths.