COMMUNITY

Fernspring is a learning community made up of people who believe in an education that respects children, fosters curiosity, and connects them with the world around them. This project is made possible by the collaboration between the founders, educators, advisors, families, and, above all, the children who bring our educational mission to life.

Founding Team

  • Marcela Vargas

  • Luis Castillo

Fernspring was born from a question we asked ourselves as parents:

What would an education look like where our children could grow up with curiosity, freedom, and self-confidence?

When we began looking for options in Guadalajara, we couldn’t find a place that fully reflected that vision.

So began the journey to create Fernspring, the school we dreamed of for our children and for other families who also desire an education more deeply connected to the freedom that fosters curiosity, nature, and a love of learning.

For two years, we traveled, encountered inspiring models, and collaborated with specialists to broaden our perspective and shape a project deeply aligned with our values and educational vision.

Director

Board of Directors

Advisory Board

Fernspring is supported by a group of individuals with experience in education, forest schools, leadership, and educational project development. Their experience and perspective help us strengthen our project's vision and development.

  • Linda Nathan

  • Phillip

  • Tinus

  • Juan Mora y Araujo

  • Mariana Garza

Team of Guides

At Fernspring, educators act as learning companions. Their role is to observe, ask questions, propose experiences, and create an environment where children can explore their interests, develop skills, and discover new ways of understanding the world.

Families

At Fernspring, we walk together.

We weave a living connection between home and school, to support children as they grow with awareness, autonomy, and a deep love for life, learning, and the world they inhabit.

Children

The heart and soul of Fernspring.

Creative beings full of possibilities, who arrive with questions, wonder, and a unique way of seeing the world. Here we honor their pace, their voice, and their capacity to explore.

We trust in their curiosity as the engine of learning and in their sensitivity to connect with nature, with others, and with themselves.