Luisa Peguero ’17
A proud EOP graduate of Purchase College, Luisa Peguero ’17 has dedicated her career to education in New York City.
Luisa has been a middle school mathematics teacher at The School at Columbia University since graduating and is currently a graduate student at Teachers College, Columbia University, pursuing Art and Art Education. Her work blends math and the arts to create meaningful, engaging, and accessible learning experiences for students.
Luisa is passionate about helping students, especially students of color and those who feel discouraged, see themselves as capable learners. She believes math and art are both deeply present in everyday life and should be approached with creativity and confidence. Beyond the classroom, she has coached track and cross country, supported the debate team, and led STEAM initiatives such as the “Knitting Bee,” cross-stitching, and sustainability projects. She is also the founder of Mar + Lu New York, a creative fashion brand that reflects her love for design and artistic expression.