Mirlet is a seeker. He is curious about people, culture, and how things work. He is an embodiment of compassion and gratitude. His warm energy allows you to come into yourself and feel joy in the things you do. Mirlet has a wide range of interests, particularly martial arts, dance, music, and anything that involves movement. Good food, honest conversations, mutual sharing and relating is what makes him feel most alive.

Mirlet is a recognized leader and official instructor in Capoeira. He has been training for over 17 years and has taught this martial art for almost ten years. He trains  under Mestre Jelon Viera, the leading practitioner in the country who helped introduce this sport / martial art to the US. 

Growing up with scarce resources and support, Mirlet struggled with dyslexia (undiagnosed until college). Determined to rise above the bullying and social stigmas that come with a learning disability, he found creative ways such as visualizing and imagining to teach himself how to read and write. He navigated the public school system, worked with his fears and anxieties to find his purpose. Today, he brings these tools and sensibilities to his work, plus a wealth of patience and humor. His attunement to nuances of speech, body language, and energy allows him to understand the subconscious fears and needs of each individual. Through building trust, consistent encouragement, and creative solution building, Mirlet teaches fundamental life skills that empowers each person to be free and independent.

Since 2008, Mirlet has been the martial arts and movement specialist for The Quad Manhattan, then The Quad Preparatory School when they opened in 2012. In 2012 he was hired by SPOTS to work hand-in-hand with occupational therapists to develop movement strategies for athletic curriculums such as basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, handball, badminton, and basic martial arts. He continues to be an integral partner in after-school and summer programs for both organizations.

Some of the key skills Mirlet teaches include: mind-body connection, motor planning, kinesthetic learning, hand-eye coordination, executive functioning, sportsmanship, and nonverbal tools such as visualization and imitation.