About Us - Have you got heart?

We are a team of professionals with a variety of backgrounds in social work, education, psychology, arts and more. Having studied and practiced all over the United States and the world, we have come together to develop programs of education for the South West Florida community. 

Together we represent many years of experience working with children, families, educators and organizations in field of education and development.

Director, Founder & Teacher

Maria Luisa M. Carter - Lulu Carter
An experienced Speech Therapist, artist and certified Psychodramatist in Brazil.
*B.A Degree in Art, Faculdade da Cidade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1986
Certificate in Psychodrama Association of Rio de Janeiro – FEBRAP - 1989
*Speech Therapy, Veiga De Almeida University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil- 1991

*Master in Early Childhood Education– Southern Connecticut State University – New Haven 1997 

 also known as "Lulu"
(nickname given by her students), is an expert in Holistic Education. Lulu has a particular interest in providing services to children with different abilities and special needs. The style and environment at Outside the Box has proven to be a place where children, teens and adults with different abilities thrive. Life with Autism is a partner program and Outside the Box is committed to creatively working together with all children and families to achieve a place of success.

Together with her team, she is responsible for developing, teaching and directing the services at Outside the Box Studio. 


"Lulu Carter" has designed art and education programs for schools, universities and non-profit institutions in many parts of the world.


”In my 22 years as an artist, business woman, educator and therapist, I’ve traveled all around the world, worked in the private and public sectors and contributed to the education and development of children, families and educators of all backgrounds and needs”

Enjoys teaching all ages of students.  Hector has a Bachelor Degree in Arts.
Hector strives to create a supportive and challenging dance class atmosphere to encourage students to participate.

Janet Weisberg  - Yoga Teacher/ Nature Connect

She holds a degree in Sociology, Certification as a Traumatologist,  Nationally Certified and Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #37646,  Reiki Practitioner,  Professional and Trainer of Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT),  Teacher of the elegant and timely art of “reconnecting with Nature”, Arts & Healing Practitioner, Life & Spiritual Counselor and Yoga teacher trainee. 

A resident of Collier County for 19 years has worked in our community as a  social artist, creating, weaving, teaching, facilitating and guiding self and others through our personal life journeys.  Janet’s path has led to a deep appreciation and gratitude of the perfection and uniqueness of each individual and their path. Her work and mentor style reflect this view of wholeness, Oneness,well-being and joy.

Juliet Araujo - Visual Art

Has worked many years at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples, Naples, FL Religious as a Educator, Mentor, Youth Advisor, Summer Arts Camp.She owes the Jujo Studio Naples, FL and teaches Discipline Based Art Education Classes, Summer Art Camp, High School Portfolio Preparation Course. She worked at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, Highlands, Arts and Crafts Consultant, Resident Artist. Also at Betances Elementary School, Hartford Public Schools, Hartford, CT Full Time Bi-Lingual Pre K – 6 Art, After School Drama Coach Grade 6.

Maria Alvear - Spanish Teacher

Born in Gobernador Gregores, Patagonia, Argentina,
Certified Parenting Coach and Life Coach, is a passionate and devoted mother of three.
Always in the look out for growing in all areas of life, finally found her passion in teaching.
Maria's vision is to empower parents to create healthy, loving, functional, and intimately connected “Family Teams”.