As a Humanities teacher, it was incredible to observe how a recent Theory of Knowledge (TOK) assignment not only showcased the talent of SWAS students, but also powerfully explored the limits of knowledge by providing a significant learning experience. The assignment, which culminated in the short film “Don’t Judge Others…
Young Diplomats Debate Global Crises at Querétaro Model UN 2025
Ines Mejia Cobo, Ana Pérez Martínez, Nathalia Maria Alos de la Portilla, Cristelle Calderon Couttolenc, Press Corps Queretaro, Mexico—This 17 and 18 of October, schools around all of Queretaro have gathered in the JFK American School of Queretaro for a Model United Nations conference concerning different world problems. This event…
JFK Recognized by Innovamat for Excellence in Teacher Development
We are proud to share that John F. Kennedy, The American School of Querétaro has been recognized by Innovamat for its commitment as a “Centro destacado en la formación continua de su equipo docente en didáctica de las matemáticas.” This distinction celebrates our teachers’ dedication to continuous professional growth and…
Meet the Jaguars: Mónica Díaz
Miss Monica’s journey into art education at JFK began unexpectedly. She was originally a homeroom teacher when she was offered the opportunity to teach art in Preschool. “I accepted excited to try something new, although I didn’t know exactly what to expect, and it turned out to be a transformative…
Subject Fair Inspires Informed Choices for JFK Students
As part of the Think Ahead program, the Subject Fair took place last Wednesday, giving 9th and 10th grade students the opportunity to make informed decisions about their future academic paths. During the event, students interacted with 11th and 12th graders, who shared their experiences in different IB subjects. They…
Learning has never been so sweet!
Our 3rd-grade SWAS students explored the phases of the Moon in the most fun and tasty way: with Oreo cookies! They didn’t just observe the Moon’s changes; they recreated each phase while enjoying science in a playful, memorable way. The activity sparked curiosity, blended learning with play, and, of course,…
Community Celebrations – October 15
This week, we want to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students in activities outside of school. Congratulations to Mia for her amazing accomplishment! Mia Skinfield Guliushova – ES4Activity: Ice SkatingEvent: Copa Uptown 2025Achievement: 1st place in the Skate 2 – Infantil B levelDate: October 3 We are so proud to see our Jaguars…
Meet the Jaguars: Ricardo Valle
With a lifelong passion for racket sports, Coach Ricardo Valle Salinas joins JFK ready to take the school’s padel program to the next level. His journey into padel began naturally after years of experience in squash, frontón, and tennis. What started as a personal interest soon became a professional calling.…
Community Celebrations – October
This week, we want to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students in activities outside of school. Congratulations to Emma for her amazing accomplishment! Emma Rodríguez – MS7Activity: Ice SkatingEvent: Copa Uptown 2025Achievement: 1st place in her categoryDate: October 3 We are so proud to see our Jaguars shine and enjoy their talents beyond…
JFK at the Tri Association Educators Conference 2025
This September, five members of the JFK faculty traveled to Costa Rica to take part in the annual Tri Association Educators Conference—the largest and most influential gathering of international educators in Latin America. Over 600 educators and more than 30 expert speakers came together for four days of learning, discussion,…