Meet our Team

There is only one generation between my grandfather, who sold candy in the streets of Mexico, and myself, who earned the highest academic degree from a prestigious university in the United States. At the center of it all was my mother, whose courage and vision changed the course of our family’s future. I vividly remember sitting beside her in college classes, where her dedication to learning and her nurturing example of hard work sparked my own love for education. These experiences became the foundation of my lifelong commitment to fostering emotional growth, grit, and resilience in young minds.

Being born in Monterrey, Mexico, my childhood blossomed into a life full of wonder and boundless imagination. From an early age, I dreamed about making a difference in the lives of children across the world. At the age of 12, I moved to the United States, where my academic dreams culminated in earning my PhD in Human Development and Family Sciences.

What drives my work every day is witnessing the power of dreams rooted in unwavering conviction. My mother had every reason to give in to her circumstances, but her dreams spoke louder than the statistics, the systems, and the voices that said otherwise. By letting conviction drive her dreams, she broke cycles and set a legacy in motion that will ripple for generations. 

 Through my 10+ years of working closely with families and exploring the depths of emotional growth, I have witnessed the incredible power of these early lessons in laying the foundation for lifelong success and emotional well-being. That is where my story begins, and today, it is an honor to serve San Antonio families, walking alongside them as they build their own legacies of hope, education, and resilience. 

Gabriela Aguilar is a dedicated educator and leader with over 30 years of international experience shaping young minds and guiding school communities. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, she has served in both teaching and directorial roles across preschool, elementary, and high school settings—bringing her warmth, wisdom, and vision to classrooms and leadership teams in Mexico and the United States.

Since making San Antonio her home in 2009, Ms. Aguilar has proudly served the students and families of Northside ISD, continuing her lifelong commitment to helping children flourish academically and emotionally. Her approach to education is deeply aligned with our belief that learning is more than the acquisition of knowledge—it is a felt experience. She speaks not only to the minds of students but to their hearts, cultivating confidence, character, and a lasting love of learning.

Ms. Aguilar holds a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Linguistics and a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, a Master’s Degree in Education and Family Guidance from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Lamar University. In addition to her academic degrees, she holds various certificates from Harvard University. Her leadership reflects a unique blend of academic rigor, cultural sensitivity, and heartfelt purpose.

As a mother of three thriving young adults who are continuing her legacy of service, and as a lifelong advocate for holistic education, Ms. Aguilar embodies our mission: To nurture resilient, compassionate individuals by empowering the adults who shape children’s earliest and most important relationships.