Mario Benabe

Mario Benabe is an experienced educator and founder of Wildflower New York Charter School, which is recognized as the first public Montessori program in New York State. With a rich background in diverse educational roles, Mario has served as a contractor for Wildflower Schools, focusing on curriculum innovation and support for charter RFPs. Prior experience includes founding STEM educator at South Bronx Community Charter High School, where an Afrocentric and Indigenous Project Based Learning experience was developed. Mario's career also includes roles as a Math Specialist at the NYC Department of Education and a Geometry Instructor at Harlem Village Academies, where innovative curricula were designed to engage students. Mario holds a Master's degree in Teaching Exceptional Adolescent Generalist from Fordham University and various certifications in Montessori and Indigenous education.