Pineapple School

The Pineapple School is family owned and operated by Krisana and Juan Puccio, and her parents Hugo and Susan Carvajal. Each founder brings unique experiences and skills to the team. Dr. Hugo F. Carvajal - Dr. Carvajal is a pediatrician specializing in the care of children requiring hospitalization and intensive care services. Originally from Costa... Rica, Dr. Carvajal is a U.S. citizen. He dedicated 20 years of his career serving as Professor of Pediatrics at three major medical schools of Texas. He also developed and built a large child care center in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Carvajal will play an advisory role an will oversee planning and construction of the facility. A stickler for safety, Dr. Carvajal works to ensure that The Pineapple School offers a safe and healthy environment for the children and staff. Susan Carvajal - A pediatric nurse practitioner also holds a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has ample experience in early childhood education and healthcare. Along with her husband, she owned and operated a child care center in Galveston for 13 years. In San Antonio, Susan founded and developed the St. Agnes Play Group, a volunteer program for socially disadvantaged, Spanish-speaking children and served as the program director for four years. Additionally, she has practiced as a Nurse Practitioner in pediatric clinics as well as in a newborn nursery. Susan serves as Director of The Pineapple School. Juan Puccio - Juan was raised in Venezuela. He studied English as a second language in Venezuela during college and in Costa Rica while obtaining a Masters degree in Business Administration. It was not until relocating to the United States in 2006 that a complete immersion into the English language allowed him to become truly bilingual. Juan has recently become a U.S. citizen. Juan is gaining new knowledge daily of the joys and challenges of raising children, as he and Krisana have three young children. Juan concentrates on the financial aspects of the business. Krisana Puccio - The Pineapple ...Read More