Bem-Vindos | Welcome Everyone

  I’m Andréa and I am a linguist, and specialist teacher of Portuguese, English and Spanish at the University of MT (Bachelor of Education and Post-Grad in TESOL by UNEMAT). I worked in Brazil for 15 years at the same university and in free courses as Wizard and CNA, as a teacher and coordinator before coming to Adelaide, Australia in 2010. 

I currently work as a specialist EAL teacher at the Norwood International High School.

The Brazilian School was the way I found to preserve the Brazilian language and culture in my family’s lives, mainly for my daughter, who was 9 years old at the time of the school foundation. I am very proud of this project that has become a reality and I thank all those involved, whether as a work team, committees, parents, students and all those who have already passed through here. 

My special thanks go to my husband and daughter who have always believed in my potential and resilience in implanting this “community of learners” that we have become.

Dedicated science teacher and Environmental Educator with over 20 years of experience promoting environmental awareness, sustainability, and conservation. With a background in delivering engaging educational programs and managing environmental projects, I have contributed to positive change in diverse communities and ecosystems. My expertise includes developing and implementing innovative educational initiatives, fostering community engagement, and building strategic partnerships.

I am passionate about inspiring individuals of all ages to take action for a better, more sustainable world.

Since 2022, I have volunteered in environmental education, leading activities for school groups and gaining up-to-date knowledge of the South Australian school curriculum. My experience also includes insights into the teaching and learning processes in technical courses related to environmental fields. As a member of the Australian Association of Environmental Education since August 2022, I stay informed about projects and activities developed in partnership with Adelaide-SA schools and the education department. I have been following the Brazilian school since I was still in Brazil and was filled with happiness and love when  I was invited to join the team.

  I am from Sao Paulo and arrived in Melbourne in 2011. I got to know the Brazilian school in 2015 when I moved to Adelaide and my Australian husband was looking to learn Portuguese. 

In 2016 I was invited to teach primary school children at BESSA. My first class had students from 6 to 15 years old, and our lessons involved cooking, singing, dancing, eating, writing and speaking Portuguese. 

My daughter was born in 2017, and she started coming to the Brazilian playgroup when she was 6 months old. It was a great way to connect with Brazilian mums and share the challenges of raising a child away from family in Australia. 

The Brazilian school is a small piece of Brazil in Adelaide and I love to connect with my people and celebrate Festa Junina, Carnaval and Christmas with our community. 

The BESSA has been a valuable personal and professional network for me. I met most of my friends here, and it also helped me develop the confidence to become a primary teacher in Australian schools.