Who is Rounded Minds?

Rounded Minds™ is an educational business that bring its top-level extracurricular programs for preschool through early elementary-aged children to daycares, preschools, schools, churches, fitness centers and park and recreation programs.

 

Rounded MindsTM is your partner in raising a well-rounded child. Our unique programming is designed to get kids moving, keep them curious and inspire creativity. While discovering who they are, Spanish Language Immersion will open up your child’s world and help them develop superior communication and listening skills.

Meet us

Iowa

We are a family business that is owned and operated by husband and wife, Raul and Emily Cunarro, who met in college while Emily was studying abroad in Spain. The couple lived for several years in Spain until they decided to move to Iowa where they now reside with their 3 children.

Born and raised in Huxley, Iowa, Emily spent two years teaching English to high school students in Spain and was a Spanish teacher at Ballard High School in Huxley for nine years.  She currently teaches Spanish at DMACC West Campus. Emily holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Spanish Education.

Raul was born and grew up in Leon, Spain, he has been playing soccer at the club level and semiprofessional level his entire life. He holds a Young Coaching License, USSF D-Licensing, and Level 1 Goalkeeper License. Raul also has an Associate’s Degree in Computer System Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. Raul has served as the both the head soccer coach at Hoover High school and head coach at the Menace soccer club in Des Moines.

The two owners use their vast experience in language, soccer, teaching, and working with children to design top-level programs. When they are not personally leading activities, they hire and only work with professionals who are experienced and have a bachelor’s degree or above in their fields.

Kansas City

Rafeal & Ashley Martiniez

Rafeal and Ashley both have a wide range of educational and soccer experience.  Ashley, from central Iowa, has a Bachelor’s Degree in spanish and elementary education.  She has five years experience teaching in a bilingual school and ten years experience working with children and families.
Rafael, originally from Spain, has spent many years in the United States.  He has earned a Master’s Degree in education and has 13 years experience teaching physical education.  He also has his USSF – B license and has coached for twenty years to a wide age range.  He has coached for Parks and Rec soccer, Scouts School-Program and is currently the assistant coach for UMKC.
Rafeal and Ashley spent many years in Ames, but recently moved to Kansas City with their three children.