The Team

THE TEAM

We are proud to enjoy a team of professional bilingual women that shares the vision of Glowmundo in its entirety. Our team functions for now on a volunteer basis until additional funding comes into place. Staff appears in alphabetical order by last name.

Staff

Candice Bataille Popiel (President & Founder)

Candice is the President and founder of Glowmundo. She has a B.A. on International Studies and specialized on cross-cultural communication from Universidad Central de Venezuela. She is a firm believer in unleashing human potential which has led her to work in over 40 countries around the world building personal leadership skills in young people. She has worked as an organizational development consultant within the environmental industry for the past eight years. She is a former Director of AIESEC International, where she had the opportunity to co-led the efforts of bringing the international community of colleges, non-profit sector, government and business together in understanding and identifying the core skills needed by citizens to exist and thrive in the 21st century. She has co-authored articles in newsletters for local independent schools and non-profits focusing on topics of brain research, wellness and mind-body awareness. She is also the co-author of the children chapter Book Discovery of Glow. She has been a guest speaker and trainer to diverse international conferences and seminars around the world. She worked as a children and youth mentor and counselor in Caracas, Venezuela for over 8 years with the non-profit Fe y Alegria. She also worked for over 5 years as an event organizer putting together the protocol and logistics of trade & cultural missions, international congresses, leadership seminars, and trade shows. Throughout her studies and work in Venezuela and abroad, she realized how professional and personal success and well-being in teens and adults was highly influenced by what they thought of themselves and of the world around them. Candice realized at a young age, and later confirmed through brain research studies, that the beliefs that are instilled during childhood through accumulated experiences influence children and the kind of adults they would become. She created Glowmundo as a resource to build inner strength in children their parents, teachers and caregivers so they can lead happier, more fulfilling and healthier lives and be a great contributor to their societies. She feels blessed to be a mother and by the opportunity to lead Glowmundo to assist in the process of enhancing the lives of children in America and around the world

Susana Moening (School Programs Supervisor)

Susana Moening has been working and communing with children for over 25 years. Her connection with kids has always been immediate and joyful wherever she’s traveled in the world, no matter the language or culture. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Liberal Arts for the Human Services and emphasis on education, sociology and biology, she spent three years working as a volunteer. In El Paso, TX she lived in community with Central American refugee families and from there she cared for 60 children at an orphanage in Michoacán, Mexico. For the past 20 years, Susana has dedicated herself to working as a teacher in the Denver Public Schools with second language learners from Kindergarten through 6th grade. In her summers she has worked with programs that bring inner city children and nature together including Earthwalk, Butterfly Hope, Earth Force, the Denver Botanic Gardens and the National Gardening Association. Susana’s focus on the social-emotional well being of children has led to the creation of joyful, caring learning environments where children feel safe to express themselves, take risks and actively engage in their lives. She has the ability to show children their own compassion and inner light through the lens of self-awareness. The results of this heart/mind connection in Susana’s students speak for themselves both socially and academically. In addition to weaving the heart into learning, Susana shares her skills in alternative energy medicine as a BodyTalk and Reiki practitioner to enhance the lives of children, families, friends and colleagues.

Ardy Molina (Parent Programs Specialist and Community Liason)

Ardy Molina has a degree in Administration specialized in Accounting & Finances from Colegio Monseñor de Talavera in Caracas, Venezuela. She also attended and received training at the Air Force Academy in Venezuela. For the past 8 years she has been working in the Telecommunications industry in the area of Quality Assurance. She is also a Licensed Practitioner of Religious of Science of Mind since 2010. Ardy has been volunteering with Glowmundo since January of 2011. She has been a key contributor to the implementation of the I Glow Pilot program. Ardy helped facilitate the Fifth Annual Women's Summit & First Youth Summit Compañeras on October 15th of 2011, at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. proving Bilingual Spanish/English workshops about Leadership, Mind, Body, and Awareness for Teenagers and Parents. She has also co-facilitated in numerous resource fairs, talks, and workshops around the Denver Metro Area. Her bilingual abilities and natural optimism and enthusiasm allows for deeper and more effective connections with the families Glowmundo serves. Ardy brings her experience, knowledge, and passion as a single parent raising a loving daughter, who is now 14 years old. Ardy firmly believes that learning starts at home, and since children emulate what they see examples must be set to assist children develop their unique qualities, and cultivate their own talents.

Marcy Robertson (Chief Operations Officer)

Marcy Robertson has a BA in Psychology and Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Colorado at Denver, with an emphasis in Special Education. She was on the original team of evaluators and trainers for the Qualistar program in Colorado, formerly Educare, and has evaluated, trained and consulted with hundreds of teachers of early childhood classrooms regarding creating quality environments for children to learn and grow. She was a guest speaker at Japan’s National Early Childhood conference in 2003 and has published in Early Childhood magazine. She has been a home day care provider, the owner of a dance school for children, and was a service provider for several different types of youth groups. She also has been a career counselor and started the career center at Naropa Institute while working on a Masters in Education, Counseling and Career Development. Marcy knows the value and meaning of a life in which one takes responsibility for their own inner dialogue, and has dedicated herself to bringing more heart and awareness to all areas of her life, including her entrepreneurial endeavors, which have been several. She is the founder and director of The Creative Living Center, which offers creative, compassionate responses to life through classes, events and services. It has been a life long dream of Marcy’s to be a part of a program dedicated to offering children quality programming which includes the aspect of working with one’s mind and heart in creative ways which open the doors of individual empowerment and possibilities. She is grateful beyond words for the opportunity to co-create with the dynamic team at Glow Mundo and looks forward to offering her experience and love!

Jessica Tabachnik (ECE Programs Specialist & Community Liason)

Jessica has a BA in Special Education from the University of Las Americas in Mexico City and a Montessori Teaching Degree for children ages 3 to 6, from the International Montessori Association. She also earned a diploma from the Ibero University for Teaching English as a second Language and another Degree of Early Education from the SEP. She was a volunteer at the ABC hospital, and was trained to work with autistic children. She has worked as a therapist and an English teacher, and worked in the Peterson school in Mexico as a lead teacher with special ed children. She often incorporated guided imagery and visioning techniques in her classroom. She also worked in a center for early stimulation working with children 3 months to 3 years old. She lived in France for a year studying French, cooking, and art. She graduated from the Cuarto Camino course exploring all human causalities and possibilities. Jessica left Mexico with her three children to create another life and to be an example of courage and faith. Once in Denver, she was appointed to be the Administrator of the Montessori school Bergamo Academy. She is currently in the process of graduating to be a Science of Mind Practitioner. It is her vision to bring awareness and knowledge to kids all over the world to co create together the world we desire, all together as One. She feels blessed to be part of the Glowmundo organization, with a great vision and love to bring this program into schools, sharing her passion and love for children and the truth of each and every one of us as beacons of light of the world.