Mr José Pacheco

Founder – Escola da Ponte (Bridge School), Portugal

José Pacheco is a Portuguese educator, Specialist in music, reading and writing. He pioneered a Public Educational Institution, Escola da Ponte (Bridge School) in Vila das Aves, Portugal. He was the Principal of the School since 1976 and the School earned International repute for its innovation and inclusive practices which was based on values and for its ability to understand the students and offer them what they are capable to learn and do. Mr Pacheco was also invited by the Brazilian Government to begin a public school in Sao Paulo, Escola da Ancora, serving as a model for human excellence and inspiration to other schools in the State.