Meet our team

Emma Wakelin brings 17 years of experience in education, having served as a classroom teacher, middle leader, senior leader and principal. Her career includes leadership roles in well-regarded international schools in Slovenia, Croatia, China and now Mexico. In 2017, she moved to Mexico and joined an international school in the south of the city, where she gained global recognition as an educator and High Performance Learning leader, a renowned framework for world-class schools.

In 2020, she joined the TAE community as Deputy Head and, in 2023, she was appointed Head of School.

She is deeply committed to providing a world-class education, driven by the conviction that every child, regardless of age, deserves the highest standards of learning and personal development.

Adriana García Padilla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Universidad de las Américas (UDLA) and a Master’s degree in Neurosciences Applied to Education from the TECH Institute. Her academic background and professional experience have allowed her to understand the importance of supporting learning from a human-centred perspective, grounded in empathy, well-being and the holistic development of every child.

Before joining TAE, she had the opportunity to work in various educational institutions, serving as a teacher, school psychologist and preschool director. These experiences strengthened her belief that the early years are essential for shaping curious, self-confident and happy children.

At TAE, she is committed to creating an environment where children feel safe, happy and inspir

Amy Biggs holds a Master’s degree in Education from Buckinghamshire New University and a Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education with a specialisation in Early Childhood from the University of Winchester.

With more than ten years of international experience, she has had the privilege of teaching in both the United Kingdom and Mexico. She currently leads the Primary section at TAE and also serves as Head of Learning, where she is responsible for driving professional development across all sections of the school.

Her passion lies in empowering teachers and ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality education.

Claudia Garza Santos has been part of Tomás Alva Edison School for 21 years. She began her career as an English teacher, later served as coordinator of the same department and, for the past four years, has held the position of Middle School Academic Director.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy from Universidad Panamericana and a Master’s degree from the same institution, with a specialization in instructional strategies. She also holds a diploma in Academic Coordination in Educational Institutions from Universidad Anáhuac.

Forty years after beginning her professional career, she remains firmly committed to supporting all her students so they can become the best version of themselves. Her commitment to TAE is to build a community where everyone feels safe, happy and prepared to learn and grow, not only as students, but also as individuals.