Maria Ester Samaniego

Maria Ester Samaniego is a Filipina Extra Lesson Teacher deeply committed to the holistic development and inclusive educational support of children with learning difficulties. She offers individualized assessment and learning support programs to children in the Waldorf Schools.

Over time, her work expanded beyond the classroom setting, recognizing the urgent needs in under-resourced and marginalized communities where access to specialized learning support is minimal or non-existent. She is a workshop facilitator and trains teachers, parents, social workers, and community educators, equipping them to create nurturing learning environments.