Doctorate in Education, UC Davis
School District Administrator Certification, NY State & CA State
Special Education Teacher Certification, NY State & CA State
Master's in Education, Institute of Humane Education
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, UC Berkeley
BSc. Computer Science, University of Campinas Brazil
Naia Dourado, Ed. D.
Ed. Support Coordinator
Naia has worked in education for over 25 years as a teacher and as a district level administrator in California and New York. She started her career as an English as a Second Language teacher in Brazil to then become a specialist in assisting children with learning differences. Naia discovered Waldorf education while looking for the best possible experience she could give to her daughter. Naia is currently studying Curative Education and Transpersonal Psychology to better serve her students.
Naia has moved to Chestnut Ridge to join the team at Green Meadow, and she is beyond excited to be part of this community.