New Summit Academy Costa Rica

NSA Faculty & Staff

New Summit Academy hires qualified, experienced, energetic staff that is motivated to live and learn with NSA students! As you can see, we have an excellent staff to student ratio which allows us to build strong relationships within the community.

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Mario Duran, LCP 1499 / Lic Psych, MS Personal Growth Director, Co-Owner	Heather Tracy, EdM EdD in progress Executive Director, Psychology Teacher, Co-Owner	Andy Myers BS Experiential Education Director, Co-Owner	James Woody, BS 9-12 Math Math & Woodshop Teacher, Plant Operations, Co-Owner
Lia DeLand, MS, LPC Therapist Case Manager	Catalina Rojas Director of Adminstration	Eric Cano Experiential Education Coordinator & Nature Guide	Martin Naffziger, BA English, M.Ed. Academic Director College Counseling Coord.
John Brown, MA, MPsc License #1195 Case Manager / Therapist	Marcela Pereira BA Psychology License in progress, Family Services & Admissions Coordinator	Tom Hutton Shift Leader Experiential Education	Peter Gottovi, MA Humanities Teacher Music Coordinator
Danny Recio, MA, LCP Lic Psychologist, PhD in progress, Case Manager Bridge Program Director	Tatiana Umaña Nurse NSA Health Coordinator	Miguel Varela Experiential Education Milieu Staff & Shift Leader	J.D. Rodriguez Science Teacher
Lynne Cessante, PhD Case Manager Therapist	Carolina Artavia Lic. CPA Accountant	Daisy Rojas BA, Lic, Tech Spanish Teacher, Cultural Coordinator	Josephina Vargas Spanish Teacher
Rob Cash, MA Case Manager Therapist Music Teacher	Diana Rojas Administrative Asst. Student Services	Griffin Flannery S2S Bridge Mentor	Jessica Fonseca, MA Academic Support Coordinator
Dr. Steven Kogel MD, Psychiatrist Medication Manager	David Gonzalez Human Resources	Roy & Alejandra Chefs	Nancy New, EdD Superintendent As the superintendent of New Learning Resources district, Dr. Boyll helps NSA staff to provide for the future educational needs of our students to ensure that all students receive a quality education.
Linea Vital Paramedic, Ambulatory & Emergency Doctor Services located in Atenas	Lucy McDonald Admin Assistant Jairo Sanchez Maintenance	Luis, Rafael, Alexander, Marvin, Juan, and Roy Security Overnight Emergency Staff	Roxinia Corrales & Maylen Cleaning
Canela	Moka	Shakira	Chicha

Currently Open Positions (click for details):
NSA is currently accepting applications for:

- Experiential Education trip leader
- Mathematics teacher
- English Literature/Composition teacher

Applicant should have education and/or experience in experiential education, tourism, nature guiding, recreation, or outdoor education. Email resumes HERE.

NSA is always accepting applications for jobs or internships in:

** Experiential Education Mentors who are interested in taking their outdoor / wilderness experience and learning how to use them in a unique therapeutic boarding school setting abroad.
** Licensed therapists, including interns who are interested in learning our philosophy & approach while completing licensure experience. Therapist Interns who are not licensed will not be conducting therapy but rather participating in our therapeutic milieu and experiential education activities.

Email us for more information regarding other Employment Opportunities