Paula Montal Fornés was a 19th-century Spanish educator and religious sister who established the Institute of Religious Daughters of Mary of the Pious Schools. Born in Arenys de Mar, she supported her family through needlework following her father's death before dedicating her life to teaching. Alongside her friend Inés Busquets, she opened schools to provide spiritual and academic instruction, eventually forming a religious congregation to manage these educational institutions. Her work expanded throughout Spain, focusing on providing schooling to those in need.