Management Team
Patricia Altamirano
Principal
Professional profile
Graduate from the Catholic University of Valparaiso as a differential educator and subsequently, as an educational and vocational counsellor. She has a master’s degree in educational management from Saint Josheph's University in Philadelphia, United States, in addition to numerous workshops and diplomas in the curricular and training areas.
José Arturo Espinoza
Vice Principal
Professional profile
José Arturo is a graduate as well as a Chemistry and Biology Professor from the University of Santiago de Chile, he has a strong academic background, including a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education as well as over 16 years of experience. He is a recognized author in the fields of Chemistry and Education. José Arturo specialized in deep teaching, curricular innovation, educational evaluation and project management. In addition, his experience as a designer and reviewer of questions for the Chemistry commission at DEMRE distinguishes him as a reference in his field.
Paulina Orellana O.
Administrative Director
Professional profile
Execution Engineer in Business Administration, with a major in finance. Professional with 20 years of experience in educational administration, Management of current standards and regulations in educational matters, security and safeguarding, formulation and budget management. She also has experience in Teamwork and Leadership.
Josefina Palma M.
Head of Early Years School
Professional profile
Josefina began her career in 2012 working as a bilingual early childhood educator. She has held various positions teaching in preschool, in addition to serving as a learning lead. Currently, she serves as Director of the EYS Cycle. She has international certification in English and a master’s degree in education with a major in Management and Leadership from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Ana María Ortiz R.
Head of Primary School
Professional profile
Ana María is the esteemed Director of Primary School at CPV Agustinas, where her leadership is distinguished by 14 years of dedicated professional experience. She brings a wealth of expertise as a UMCE-trained English teacher, complemented by a master’s degree in Curricular Pedagogical Management and Educational Projects. Since assuming her role in 2021, Ana María has demonstrated exceptional leadership, she has guided numerous interdisciplinary teams and overseen a spectrum of innovative school projects. Her commitment extends to the comprehensive management of the Primary School cycle, ensuring excellence in educational practices and fostering a dynamic learning environment.
Daniela Olivares
Head of Middle School
Professional profile
Daniela joined the team in 2015 and is the current Middle School Academic Director. She was a history teacher in elementary and middle school, Learning and Training Leader. She has a history degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, in addition to possessing studies in Education, Memory and Human Rights from the Universidad de Chile.
Helena Alzamora
Head of High School
Professional profile
Helena is a journalist and possesses a bachelor’s degree in social communication as well as being a Language and Literature teacher with twenty years of experience in the classroom. She has extensive studies in active methodologies such as Collaborative Learning and APB, as well as experience in Instructional Leadership and coordination for the preparation of the PAES test.
Daniela Lemus C.
School Coexistence Coordinator
Professional profile
Daniela joined CPV Agustinas in 2023. She is currently School Coexistence Coordinator and Head of School Coexistence. She is an English teacher with more than 20 years of experience in the classroom. She has a master’s degree in education with a major in Curriculum and Assessment and a Diploma in Mediation and School Coexistence.
Claudia Soto
Training Coordinator
Professional profile
Claudia has worked as both, psychologist and counsellor in the various school cycles. She has specialized studies in school coexistence, emotional education, attachment, parenting and childhood development. She is undertaking her master’s degree in educational psychology as we speak, and she currently holds the position of Training Coordinator and psychologist for the Early Years School Cycle.
Daniela Figueroa
Admissions Coordinator
Professional profile
With 13 years of experience in administration, she has demonstrated outstanding skills in managing teams and resources. In addition, she has a strong background in customer service, supported by a variety of specialized courses. Her focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction particularly stands out.
Nelson Troncoso
Health and Safety Coordinator
Professional profile
Nelson is a professional with 40 years of experience in education; he joined the school in 1983 as General Inspector, since 1997 he has held the position of Academic Secretary, he has ample experience in handling current standards and regulations in educational safeguarding and health and safety. Leadership and teamwork experience. In 2022 he assumed as Health & Safety Coordinator, with the objective of helping to create a safe and accident-free learning, teaching and working environment for staff, students and visitors alike.