Hello.
Harmony Alternative is a place-based education studio and learning community dedicated to reimagining how children learn in the world.
We design immersive, inquiry-led educational experiences rooted in culture, landscape, and community.
Through our flagship Global Classroom program and through mentorship of emerging educational projects, we support a growing movement toward learning that is relational, rigorous, and alive.
Our Story
At Harmony Alternative, we are a team united by a shared vision: to transform education into a journey that nurtures the whole child—mind, body, and soul.​
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​David was previously the Pedagogical Director of a large Portugal based Holistic School. He brings over two decades of experience in international education, having held leadership roles in schools across the UK, Canada, Italy, Gran Canaria, Cyprus, Thailand, Seychelles, and Portugal. With a deep understanding of holistic and alternative education, David specializes in holistic curriculum development, recruitment, and operational strategies, helping schools align academic excellence with well-being and sustainability.
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Natalie complements this expertise with her unique blend of counseling, education, and holistic practices. With a Honours Bachelor degree in Social Work and Education, Natalie has lived and/or worked in Spain, Thailand, France, Switzerland, Canada, UK, Italy, Portugal and Qatar, supporting students and educators alike with her empathetic and insightful approach. A certified Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic specialist and Reiki master, she brings a focus on well-being and mindfulness, ensuring not only academic growth but also emotional and spiritual resilience.​​​
Our Facilitator Team.
Our four programme leads guide the Global Classroom and Roots across Southeast Asia and South America, each supported by two additional facilitators who bring their own experience, energy, and passions to our learning community. Together, we travel, explore, learn, and create meaningful experiences alongside our learners and families.
Meet our full team.
