About Eagle
Modern Academy
Rooted in Legacy. Driven by Purpose.
Eagle Modern Academy (EMA) is dedicated to guiding students toward discovering their unique path in life. At the heart of its mission is founder Tania López De Pelsmaeker’s belief that every individual has a talent waiting to be uncovered and empowered. She envisions a world where people dedicate their lives to professions they truly enjoy, creating happier, more fulfilled citizens who provide higher-quality services and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Tania emphasizes that this journey of self-discovery must begin at an early age, laying the foundation for passions that grow into successful and fulfilling careers.
Tania’s passion for education was deeply influenced by her family’s history. She grew up inspired by her grandmother’s lifelong dedication to education and with the knowledge that her European migrant grandfather was able to start a new life in America solely because of his diplomas. These stories shaped her conviction from an early age:
“Education is the key to thriving in life.”
EMA’s name honors a family legacy: a prestigious bilingual, coeducational school in Mexico City founded by her grandmother in 1965, which served students for over 65 years. With more than 25 years of experience at the original school and a graduate degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, Tania brings a wealth of educational expertise to this modern platform. Eagle Modern Academy was officially founded in 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.
Our Mission
To guide students toward discovering who they truly are their strengths, their passions, and their purpose so they can be successful and build lives they are proud of, academically, personally, and professionally.
We believe that the students who thrive are not the ones with the highest grades, they are the ones who know themselves. Our programs are designed to build that self-knowledge from middle school through high school, giving students the confidence, structure, and clarity to choose their own path with conviction.
Know yourself, and your path becomes clear.
Our Approach
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all education.
At Eagle Modern Academy, every student receives a personalized learning experience. We:
- Identify individual strengths and areas for growth
- Offer 1:1 support and coaching
- Create tailored academic plans
- Guide students in career exploration and college admissions
Through reflective activities and real-world learning, students gain clarity, confidence, and a sense of direction.
Built from legacy. Driven by purpose.
Tania López De Pelsmaeker has spent her life believing one thing: when young people understand who they are, they make better decisions about everything else: their studies, their careers, and their lives.
With more than 25 years in education and a graduate degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, Tania noticed a gap that no school, tutor, or college counselor was filling. Students were being taught about the world, but nobody was teaching them about themselves. They were choosing majors and careers without ever asking the most important question first: Who am I?
She founded Eagle Modern Academy in 2020 to answer that question, one student at a time. EMA exists to give teenagers the self-awareness, the structure, and the confidence to choose a life that is genuinely theirs. Not the life their parents imagined. Not the path that looks good on paper. The one that fits who they actually are.
Because knowing who you are is not just the beginning of self-discovery. It is the foundation of a fulfilled life and the clearest path to success in whatever you choose to do with it.
Know yourself, and your path becomes clear
-- Tania López De Pelsmaeker, Founder
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Our Mentors
Our hand-selected mentors provide:
- Personalized online Mentoring
- Academic follow-up
- Tools for college and life
Why Choose EMA?
- Legacy-backed, future focused education
- 100% personalized learning pathways
- College and career planning with heart and strategy
- Empowering students to lead with self-knowledge
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At Eagle Modern Academy, we don’t just prepare students for tests—we prepare them for life. Whether your child is just beginning their academic journey or preparing for college, we’re here to help them soar.