“You must unlearn what you have learned”
Never an expert, always a guide
In Tinkuy there are no teachers. Children do not learn "from" adults, but with them.
Our guides and mentors inspire, equip, and challenge learners. They ask powerful questions, uphold high standards, and create an environment where responsibility and excellence thrive.
Guides are on their own Hero’s Journey. As part of that commitment, they make clear promises to every Puma, modeling integrity, courage, and lifelong learning.
Guide-Hero Contract Example
As a Guide, I promise to:
Fulfill the promises Tinkuy has made to you and your family.
Give you challenges, goals, rewards and limits to inspire and equip you.
Present you with processes, frameworks, examples, recipes and tough questions to use as you see fit.
Let you learn from failure and face the natural consequences, when necessary.
Guard your safety in our Studio and support the Honor Code.
A team that cares
Yassira Huarcaya
SPARK
I have a degree in early childhood education and I am an English teacher for children. I am passionate about constantly learning about early childhood development and bringing it to my practice.
Rosa María Torres
SPARK
I am a psychologist with a focus on education, community and early childhood development. I am unwaveringly committed to an education that teaches us to think and build community.
Giannira Giunti
DISCOVERY
I am a clinical psychologist, passionate about nurturing the potential of every child. I am committed to helping them discover and cultivate their skills, strengths and emotions in a safe and nurturing environment so they can create their own path in life.
Ines Kudo
ASCEND
I am a psychologist and specialist on International Education Policy. I started this journey for my son and along the way discovered I love guiding young heroes and treasure the privilege of being a witness to their growth and humanity.
Braulio Aquino
TAEKWONDO
I am a IV Dan black belt affiliated to the International Taekwon-Do Federation, South American runner-up and instructor with more than 15 years of experience teaching in preschools and schools from kindergarten level to the first grades of high school.
Natalia Zúñiga
VISUAL ARTS
I am a visual artist and graphic designer by profession. My engagement in education is through the visual arts. I believe that art and education, acting together, enhance the integral development of the human being through unique, diverse and fun experiences.
Celimar Peña
MUSIC
Mom and musician trained in the Venezuelan Orchestra System, with more than 10 years of experience in teaching and musical stimulation, baroque flute, piano and drums. My goal is to make my students enjoy learning music and always want to go for more.