Adriana Pérez grew up in various parts of Mexico, mostly surrounded by nature and agriculture. She has a deep appreciation for nature, music, and learning. In the past 28 years her professional experience has included working as a landscape/urban designer, graphic designer, art director, visual communications specialist, creative director, and college design educator.

Ms. Pérez is curious and passionate about all creative activities, which she strongly believes connect us deeply to our true self and the beauty of the world. She keeps a daily practice of drawing and music. Her teaching philosophy focuses on bringing joy and reverence to learning by creating experiential learning that is developmentally appropriate and well rounded (engaging children’s heart, hand, and head). She enjoys traveling with her family and spending time with Mochi (the cat) and BJ (a rescue bird). She feels blessed to be able to share DWS with her three daughters.

B.S. Landscape Architecture and B.A. Spanish Literature, UC Davis; Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Graphic Design and Print Production, UC Davis University Extension; M.F.A. Design, California College of the Arts, San Francisco, California; Ed.D. Education Leadership (ABD), Argosy University, Alameda, California; Waldorf Teacher Training Certificate (in process), Center for Anthroposophy Mexico, Cuernavaca, Morelos