Meet our Founders

FOUNDER AND CEO

The Pineapple School came about because of Krisana’s love for children, language and culture, and entrepreneurship. She learned Spanish through immersion in 2004 when she attended a two-year international MBA program in Costa Rica. Later, while working for a San Antonio corporation, Krisana dreamed up the concept of The Pineapple School, addressing an important need in early childhood education in South Texas. A mover and shaker, Krisana turned the idea into reality opening the first Pineapple School campus with her family/partners in 2010. Since then, her role has expanded beyond day-to-day operations, encompassing Human Resources, Management, and Marketing. Krisana will be assisting franchisees in these three areas.

FOUNDER AND CFO

Originally from Peru, Juan is a highly accomplished professional, holding a Master's degree in Business from INCAE Business School in Costa Rica. For ten years, Juan worked at a San Antonio-based corporation in Finance and Operations. His expertise in these areas has played a pivotal role in successfully managing the school's financial operations, helping to ensure profitability, operating efficiency, and continued growth. In 2019, Juan co-founded a commercial real estate and construction company which today services the San Antonio and Austin areas. Beyond his professional endeavors, Juan believes that embracing diverse cultures from an early age enriches education and fosters empathy, tolerance, and a global perspective.

FOUNDER, COO and DIRECTOR OF TRAINING

Jessie joined The Pineapple School team in 2014, playing a key role in the launch of our second and third campuses. Inspired by art and design as well as the language and culture of Latin America, Jessie is actively engaged in the design and development of classroom and outdoor environments, special events, and curriculum at The Pineapple School. She also leads ongoing staff training initiatives. Jessie attended the University of Texas at Austin where she earned a degree in International Business with a focus on Latin America and a minor in Spanish. After college, she studied Landscape Architecture and practiced for several years before joining The Pineapple School team. Jessie will be assisting franchisees with developing environments, curriculum implementation, and special events.