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Paula De Brito Cohen, is an international business development consultant with extensive experience in project management, coaching and leadership development. A resident of Arlington for over 30 years, she was presented in 2020 with the APS Honored Citizen Award for her important contributions as a volunteer for the Arlington Public Schools as well as a coach and judge for Odyssey of the Mind.

While working from home as a consultant, she came up with the idea of an enrichment class, "Thinking Outside The Box”. This class complement the great education systems in Northern Virginia with very important life, business, and work skills adapted for young minds. She has been offering “TOB” for more than 18 years at several APS schools and some camps in the Northern Virginia area.

Paula believes that life must be looked at as a fascinating learning experience and that it is very important to keep an open and critical thinking mindset. She also believes that each student is unique and has something to teach her. Her goal is to have and spread fun and joy while teaching.

Paula loves spending time in her garden, listening to music, and playing with Ryder, her miniature Labradoodle. Nature is a great source of peace, serenity and happiness--looking at the skies, stars, moon, and clouds. She loves walking around the neighborhood, listening to podcasts, Ted talks, chatting with the neighbors and saying hi to all of Ryder's fur friends.