“You must unlearn what you have learned”
Never an expert, always a guide
In Tinkuy there are no teachers. Pumas do not learn "from" adults, but with them. We have guides and mentors who accompany, inspire, empower and care for them. Guides are also on their own Hero's Journey, and as part of it, they make basic commitments to each Puma.
Guide-Hero Contract Example
As a Guide, I promise to:
Fulfill the promises Tinkuy has made to you and your family.
Give you challenges, goals, rewards and limits to inspire and equip you.
Present you with processes, frameworks, examples, recipes and tough questions to use as you see fit.
Let you learn from failure and face the natural consequences, when necessary.
Guard your safety in our Studio and support the Honor Code.
“They spark children’s capacity to learn, empower them to face challenges and discover their potential. They provide the conditions for Pumas to develop a healthy self-esteem and grow integrally in a respectful environment.”
Our guides and coaches introduce themselves
Yassira Huarcaya
SPARK
I have a degree in early childhood education and I am an English teacher for children. I am passionate about constantly learning about early childhood development and bringing it to my practice.
Rosa María Torres
SPARK
I am a psychologist with a focus on education, community and early childhood development. I am unwaveringly committed to an education that teaches us to think and build community.
Giannira Giunti
DISCOVERY
I am a clinical psychologist, passionate about nurturing the potential of every child. I am committed to helping them discover and cultivate their skills, strengths and emotions in a safe and nurturing environment so they can create their own path in life.
Braulio Aquino
TAEKWONDO
I am a IV Dan black belt affiliated to the International Taekwon-Do Federation, South American runner-up and instructor with more than 15 years of experience teaching in preschools and schools from kindergarten level to the first grades of high school.
Sebastian Wal
SPORTS
I have a bachelor's degree in sports science and I am a certified basketball coach. I am committed to a change in the way we look at and value what we know as physical education.
Natalia Zúñiga
VISUAL ARTS
I am a visual artist and graphic designer by profession. My engagement in education is through the visual arts. I believe that art and education, acting together, enhance the integral development of the human being through unique, diverse and fun experiences.
Lucero Malpartida
ENSEMBLE
I am a musician and singer. I trained as a music educator specializing in early childhood and diversity education. I am part of the Tarpurisunchis Association, in Apurímac (Peru), as well as founder and director of Jugando con la Música Association, which promotes critical and transcultural pedagogy.
Celimar Peña
MUSIC
Mom and musician trained in the Venezuelan Orchestra System, with more than 10 years of experience in teaching and musical stimulation, baroque flute, piano and drums. My goal is to make my students enjoy learning music and always want to go for more.
Julio Vargas
ROCK
Musician, instrumentalist and scenic artist. I am the bassist of different Peruvian artists and bands. Also an actor a stage clown, I trained at the Escuela Nacional Superior de Arte Dramático (ENSAD) and at La Vecindad Escuela de Clown.