Myrian Salinas wins Global Teacher Prize Chile 2026

Myrian Salinas, a preschool educator from Puente Alto with 35 years of experience, has been named the winner of the Global Teacher Prize Chile 2026. After initially winning in the Early Childhood Education category, she was selected as the overall winner among the top educators from the three award categories: Integral Education, Musical Education, and Early Childhood Education.

As the director and educator of the “Un mundo de amor” kindergarten, Salinas developed an educational project designed to support working families and single mothers. Her approach emphasizes play, curiosity, and community involvement to provide quality education in vulnerable contexts. The award ceremony, organized by Elige Educar, was attended by Chilean education officials including Minister of Education María Paz Arzola.