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Leonardo Reis Coro Carneiro is a Brazilian science educator and teacher based in Cotia, São Paulo. He is best known for his role as a science teacher at Escola Ágora, a private primary school in the Granja Viana area of Cotia, and for his involvement in community science outreach and advocacy.[1]
Early Life and Education
Carneiro pursued higher education at the University of São Paulo (USP). He enrolled in the Biological Sciences program in the early 2000s and completed his undergraduate degree there. In 2004, he presented a senior thesis entitled “Em busca do gene da felicidade: uma proposta para o ensino de genética” (“In search of the gene of happiness: a proposal for the teaching of genetics”) as part of his Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences[2]. This work – focusing on innovative methods of genetics education – marked the culmination of his studies at USP. His academic background from USP provided a strong foundation in science and pedagogy, which would shape his teaching career.
Career
After graduating, Carneiro embarked on a career as a science teacher. He became part of the faculty at Escola Ágora in Cotia, São Paulo, where he has been a long-serving professor de ciências (science teacher) [3]. Escola Ágora, founded in 1985 in the Granja Viana region of Cotia, is known for its progressive educational approach and emphasis on environmental sustainability and hands-on learning. As a science teacher there, Carneiro has been involved in delivering an interdisciplinary curriculum to elementary and middle school students, often incorporating experiential learning. He has collaborated with colleagues from various disciplines on school-wide projects – for example, participating in initiatives like the “Construção Coletiva do Espaço: Habitar e Pertencer” (Collective Space Construction project) in 2019, where teachers, architects, and students worked together to creatively expand and transform the school’s learning environments. His role at Escola Ágora has solidified his reputation as an educator who brings innovation and scientific curiosity into the classroom.
Beyond his work at Escola Ágora, Carneiro has occasionally interfaced with academic and educator communities outside the school. In the late 2000s, he took part in a university extension program through USP’s Institute of Biosciences, Department of Genetics, representing Escola Ágora in collaborative activities aimed at enhancing science teaching in schools. He has also continued his professional development by staying connected with educational initiatives and possibly pursuing opportunities in the public education sector. For instance, in 2024 he was listed as a candidate in a public examination for an “Educador” position in Biological Sciences and Health at USP, indicating his ongoing engagement with broader educational institutions[4]. His career reflects a dedication to science education both in the classroom and in wider educational circles.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Carneiro has been active in various public and community engagements, particularly those related to education, science, and intellectual freedom. In March 2010, he was among the signatories of an open petition supporting Brazilian translator Denise Bottmann during a notable intellectual property dispute[5]. By adding his name to this abaixo-assinado (open letter), Carneiro joined academics, writers, and educators nationwide in defending freedom of expression and integrity in the literary translation community.
He has also advocated for scientific research and education on a national level. In mid-2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Carneiro’s name appeared among supporters of a manifesto organized by the Brazilian scientific community calling for the full release of federal science funding. This manifesto, backed by the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC) and dozens of other science and education organizations, urged the government to unfreeze and invest the entirety of the National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FNDCT) to support research and innovation. Carneiro’s involvement in this movement – listed alongside professors, researchers, and concerned citizens from São Paulo and across the country – demonstrated his commitment to the cause of science education and research.
