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Hello! My name is Maritza Morelli. Since 2001, I have had the privilege of being the co-founder and executive director of the organization Los Niños Primero. I have dedicated my life to providing educational opportunities and support to Latino families in Atlanta, establishing strong community ties and fostering a love of learning at all stages of life. For me, this goes beyond just a profession; It is a true-life mission and a genuine commitment to personal development through education.
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From Finland to Atlanta: A Bold New Chapter in Education Rooted in Joy, Culture, and Connection
From Finland to Atlanta: A Bold New Chapter in Education Rooted in Joy, Culture, and ConnectionWritten by: Maritza Morelli, Executive Director & Co-founder of Los Niños Primero | Follow Maritza on LinkedInCelebrating 25 years of impact, Los Niños Primero launches...
What Tango Taught Me About Life
What Tango Taught Me About Life Written by: Maritza Morelli, Executive Director & Co-founder of Los Niños Primero | Follow Maritza on LinkedInWhen I first stepped onto the dance floor to learn tango, I thought I was just learning a dance. I didn’t realize that...
A Tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month: My Immigrant Journey of Building Community
A Tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month: My Immigrant Journey of Building CommunityWritten by: Maritza Morelli, Executive Director & Co-founder of Los Niños Primero | Follow Maritza on LinkedInAs Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a...
From Volunteer to Director: How One Young Latina is Shaping the Future of Atlanta’s Los Niños Primero
From Volunteer to Director: How One Young Latina is Shaping the Future of Atlanta’s Los Niños Primero Written by: Maritza Morelli, Executive Director & Co-founder of Los Niños Primero | Follow Maritza on LinkedIn This Women’s History Month, I want to honor and...
How Finland Tackles Fake News: Essential Lessons for Spotting Misinformation in Social Media
How Finland Tackles Fake News: Essential Lessons for Spotting Misinformation in Social Media Image of Finnish students in a social studies class researching the issues at play in an EU election as part of their critical thinking curriculum. (Source:...
Pablo Neruda, Pablo Picasso and Pablo Casals Were Children Once
PABLO NERUDA, PABLO PICASSO AND PABLO CASALS WERE ONCE CHILDREN Pictured above: Poema 20 by Pablo Neruda; Pablo Casals; Guernica by Pablo Picasso Art has always been a fundamental expression of human creativity, playing a crucial role in history and in both individual...
Play and Laughter: Two Very Serious Matters
PLAY AND LAUGHTER: TWO VERY SERIOUS MATTERS Some time ago I found myself in a professional training workshop on the topic of playing. By this time, I had already graduated in psychology and I was looking for theoretical explanations around the importance of play in...