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The Team

Who We Are

Kiana on a suspended bridge on a safari guide. She is wearing a blue baseball hat and a green safari vest

Kiana Acevedo

Founder

Kiana Acevedo is an Early Childhood Educator with over a decade of experience across Montessori, Reggio, and Waldorf settings. Passionate about fostering curiosity and inclusion, she creates nurturing, connected spaces where children thrive. Guided by values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Kiana is dedicated to shaping a future rooted in respect and exploration.

Maria Crispi

Lead Teacher

Hi, my name is Ms. Maria! I was born in Equatorial Guinea (Africa) and spent my teenage years in Madrid, Paris, and Switzerland, immersed in multicultural environments. In 2023, I moved to Maine with my husband and two children. My first language is Spanish, and we speak French at home, which has deepened my appreciation for the power of language. I believe immersion fosters communication skills and cultural understanding, and I’m excited to share my passion for language to inspire confidence and curiosity in your children at Wild Roots.

Maria is in Venice, posing on a bridge with water, boats and colorful buildings behind her

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557 Riverside St. Suite A
Portland, ME 04103

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