Juliana hails from Brazil and learned to swim before she even started walking. Throughout her childhood and adolescence, she swam and played soccer for several clubs in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Her passion for sports led her to study physical education. Juliana graduated from the Catholic University of Brasília with a degree in Physical Education. She has eight years of experience teaching swimming and soccer. She moved to New York City in the spring of 2022 and soon connected with Imagine's diverse crew of international teachers!