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For twenty years, New Summit Academy Costa Rica has engaged students in rigorous, college-prep academics, ensuring they are ready for the future—wherever their paths lead.
A key to our success is our highly-qualified teachers’ dedication to building personal connections in and out of the classroom, fostering engagement and growth.
Meet some of our incredible educators:
A key to our success is our highly-qualified teachers’ dedication to building personal connections in and out of the classroom, fostering engagement and growth.
Meet some of our incredible educators:
Yannick Pilgrim: English Teacher & Soccer Star
Bringing his passions for English literature and soccer to Costa Rica more than a decade ago, Yannick stayed in the country to earn his Master’s in Education before joining New Summit Academy.
He now leads a weekly soccer club, helping students hone their skills and prepare for local matches—all under the guidance of their English teacher.
He now leads a weekly soccer club, helping students hone their skills and prepare for local matches—all under the guidance of their English teacher.
Peter Gottovi: Social Studies Teacher & Drummer
Before earning his Master’s in Secondary Education, Peter spent a decade as a professional drummer in New York City.
At New Summit, he teaches US and World History while also running Howler Music Studio, mentoring students in musicianship, recording, and live performance.
At New Summit, he teaches US and World History while also running Howler Music Studio, mentoring students in musicianship, recording, and live performance.
Vianney Medina: Spanish Teacher & Aventura Enthusiast
Vianney, our Spanish teacher and Academic Advisor, is soon to pursue a Master’s in Educational Psychology.
An avid outdoorswoman, she inspires students to push their limits on Integrated Aventuras, embracing adventure, personal growth while immersing in the natural beauty of her Costa Rican home.
An avid outdoorswoman, she inspires students to push their limits on Integrated Aventuras, embracing adventure, personal growth while immersing in the natural beauty of her Costa Rican home.
Juan Diego Rodriguez: Science Teacher & Fitness Coach
Beloved by students, Juan Diego makes Biology, Chemistry, and Physics hands-on and engaging.
Pursuing a Master’s in Human Movement Science, he also leads our Personal Training program, guiding students toward balanced fitness and wellness goals.
Pursuing a Master’s in Human Movement Science, he also leads our Personal Training program, guiding students toward balanced fitness and wellness goals.
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