When continuing education is discussed, it is common to think only of female teachers, male teachers, and the pedagogical team. But at be.Living, professional development goes beyond the walls of the classroom. Secretary, finance team, reception, and all female and male staff members participate in learning moments that reflect an important principle of the school: educating is a shared responsibility.

“We believe that all people who work at be.Living are educators. “The experience of the children and families is built in every interaction that takes place at the school, from the classroom to the front desk, the office, and finance,” says Analívia Lacerda, director of be.Living.

In practice, this means recognizing that education also happens in the small gestures of everyday life. The way a family is welcomed at the school entrance, the attention given to a question at the front office, the organization of internal processes, or the way an employee welcomes a child all contribute to building a safe, respectful environment that is consistent with be.Living’s educational proposal. Therefore, investing in the development of the administrative team is also investing in the quality of the educational experience offered by the school.

With this vision, the school promotes training sessions also aimed at the administrative team. The objective is to strengthen competencies such as welcoming, communication, listening, organization, and teamwork. “These skills translate into more efficient processes, more human relationships, and an environment of trust for children, families, and educators,” states the principal.

To begin the second semester, the training session “Attitude, Connection, and Purpose” was held, inviting the team to reflect on the meaning of their own work. “The attitude represents the way each person chooses to face challenges. Connection reminds us that no one educates alone, and purpose reinforces that each role has an essential part in fulfilling our mission,” explains Analívia.

The program also made room for a conversation about health and quality of life. With the theme “Small Choices, Great Transformations,” the meeting highlighted how habits related to Food, movement, and self-care can contribute to the physical and emotional well-being of those who care for the school’s daily operations.

“Caring for those who care is also part of our responsibility as a school. Our objective is not to propose radical changes, but to inspire possible and sustainable habits. We believe that a healthy, motivated team that is aware of the importance of caring for itself is better prepared to welcome, collaborate, and contribute to a lighter and more positive work environment.”

The day concluded with a visit to MASP, reinforcing another value present in be.Living’s identity: art as a language for learning and broadening one’s repertoire. For many female employees and many male employees, this was their first experience in an art museum.

“We hope that this first contact awakens curiosity and the desire to learn about other museums, visit exhibitions, and incorporate art into everyday life as a source of learning and inspiration,” concludes Analívia.

More than professional development, initiatives like this reaffirm that a quality education is built by the entire school community. When each person understands the importance of their role, the ones who benefit most are the children.