As Associate Dean for Student Experience, Dr. dela Fuente will lead efforts to enhance student engagement, well-being, retention, leadership development, and overall student success. She will oversee the Registrar and Admissions Office, Office of Student Affairs, Guidance and Counseling Office, and Administrative Office to ensure a holistic and supportive student experience.

Dr. dela Fuente currently serves as Chair of the Curriculum and Teaching program. She holds a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Teaching and a Master of Arts in Education from Miriam College.  A seasoned educator and school leader, she served as Integrated School Principal of the Basic Education Unit of PAREF Woodrose School. Her professional experience spans more than three decades in teaching, school administration, educational leadership, and student development in both local and international educational settings. She began her professional teaching career in 1994 as a teacher at Ateneo Grade School immediately after completing her undergraduate studies. Since then, she has served in various leadership and teaching roles in several educational institutions, including as an Early Childhood Education teacher at Bangkok Patana School in Thailand, one of Southeast Asia’s leading international schools. Her extensive experience in both Philippine and international education environments has strengthened her commitment to student-centered learning, holistic development, and educational excellence.