Laura Maristany
Director of Studies/Diploma Program Coordinator
25 years at Baldwin School
Any issues or hobbies that you are passionate about?
I am passionate about education!I love what I do every day, and I was one of the lucky ones who found her calling at an early age in life: I knew I wanted to be a teacher since I was in third grade with Mrs. Pullen, an inspirational teacher who taught me to love school and learning. My work gives meaning to my life each day, and I have always been devoted to my career because I am a firm believer in the words of Aristotle: “All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of the youth.”
If you could have anyone as your teacher, who would you pick?
I would pick the Dalai Lama. I admire his teachings and I had the incredible opportunity to be on a plane with him once. I could not believe that he was riding in coach!!!! This is a man who truly practices what he preaches and for the me this is very admirable. William Shakespeare would be my second choice!!! He's my other idol.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in San Juan Puerto Rico
Have you lived in any other countries?
I was born in Caracas, Venezuela but my family moved to Puerto Rico when I was 2 years old. I moved back to Venezuela for just one year when I was 11 and then returned to PR where I have lived, studied and worked since then.
Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know.
I wanted to be a Flamenco dancer!
Name one thing on your bucket list.
Write a book about my grandfather.
Who inspires you?
My family
What do you like about your job?
I love my colleagues, and I love having the opportunity to work in an environment where we have respect for each other and a passion for what we do.
What's your favorite thing to do in Puerto Rico?
Sailing and fishing
What are your top five personal values?
Health Family Education Honesty Fairness
What would you sing at Karaoke night?
I WILL SURVIVE!!!!
Anything else you would like to share?
Baldwin is the best school on the island and now that we are also the first IB Continuum School this only makes us even better!!!