Marina founded Marinela Holistic Education from a deeply personal place – her experience as a mother and her desire to create the kind of childhood and educational environment she wants for her own children.

For Marina, a school is shaped not only by what children learn, but by how they feel while they are there – the relationships they build, the way adults speak to them, the rhythm of their days, their connection with nature, and the sense of safety that allows them to truly be themselves.

She believes childhood should not be rushed. Creativity, movement, nature and meaningful everyday experiences should be part of learning, while emotional wellbeing, kindness and respect should be naturally woven into school life. Above all, children should be given the space to discover who they are, rather than being told who they should become.

As a mother of three children who are themselves part of Marinela, Marina experiences the school not only as its founder, but also as a parent. Her children continue to shape the way she sees childhood, reminding her every day that each child experiences, learns and grows in their own unique way.

This understanding remains at the heart of Marinela – a school where each child is seen and respected, and where education is approached with care, beauty, rhythm and meaning.

For Marina, Marinela is not simply a school, but a community she hopes to grow alongside every child and family who becomes part of it.