Faculty Profiles

Central Administration

Paul Buckley
Director
Paul Buckley
Paul Buckley
Director

Qualifications

Charles Darwin University, Australia
M.Ed. Education Administration

2012 International Distinguished Principal
Certificate of International School Leadership

Charles Darwin University, Australia: B.Ed. Education Administration

Victoria College, Australia; Diploma of Teaching K-8

Stephen Dexter
Upper School Principal
Stephen Dexter
Stephen Dexter
Upper School Principal

Qualifications

MEd. Boston College (Secondary education and teaching license)

B.A. McGill University (Political Science)

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, (UMass/Boston (Ed. admin. and license) U.S. Peace Corps (Togo, West Africa 1988-91)

State Assistant Principal of the Year (MA/USA, 2007)

Tamara Black
Lower School Principal
Tamara Black
Tamara Black
Lower School Principal

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University

Master of Education, Human Development and Psychology, Harvard University

Texas Teacher Certificate, Elementary Education and Reading

Tatjana Turza
Business & Operations Manager
Tatjana Turza
Tatjana Turza
Business & Operations Manager

Qualifications

M.A. (Mag.oec.) Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb

Master of Business Administration (MBA) IGBS in collaboration with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and the Institute of Economics, Zagreb

Neven Sorić
ICT Manager
Neven Sorić
Neven Sorić
ICT Manager

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Information Science and Museology, University of Zagreb

Business Informatics, University of Zagreb

Hana Sekanović
HR Operations Manager
Hana Sekanović
Hana Sekanović
HR Operations Manager

Qualifications

Bachelor of Economics, University of Požega

Martina Ožir
Admissions & Alumni Transition Manager
Martina Ožir
Martina Ožir
Admissions & Alumni Transition Manager

Romana Chevrier Rados
Medical Officer
Romana Chevrier Rados
Romana Chevrier Rados
Medical Officer

Qualifications

Medical Doctor, University of Zagreb

Danijela Mikolavčić
Danijela Mikolavčić
Accountant

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Business Economics, University of Zagreb

Ivana Cvetko
Business Office Assistant
Ivana Cvetko
Ivana Cvetko
Business Office Assistant

Darijan Luzar
ICT Support
Darijan Luzar
Darijan Luzar
ICT Support

Qualifications

Bachelor Engineer in Crisis Management (in progress), University of Applied Sciences VG

Specialist for Digital Photography, Algebra University College

Ivona Baručić
Director's Assistant
Ivona Baručić
Ivona Baručić
Director's Assistant

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Business Economics
University of Split

Ana Željeznjak
Upper School Principal's Assistant
Ana Željeznjak
Ana Željeznjak
Upper School Principal's Assistant

Qualifications

Master of Bohemian Studies and Pedagogy, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zagreb

Vanja Jarni
Lower School Principal's Assistant
Vanja Jarni
Vanja Jarni
Lower School Principal's Assistant

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Comparative Literature and Art History, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zagreb

Iva Vego
HR Operations Manager
Iva Vego
Iva Vego
HR Operations Manager

Faculty

Adam Strelec
Grade 3 Teacher
Adam Strelec
Adam Strelec
Grade 3 Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Education (Primary)

Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication) Majoring in Journalism

Alla Moroz
PreK Educational Assistant
Alla Moroz
Alla Moroz
PreK Educational Assistant

Qualifications

MA in Law,
National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, Pedagogical subjects, English

Ana Martinčević Grubač
Ana Martinčević Grubač
LS Librarian

Qualifications

Master of Science, The State University of New York

Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, University of Zagreb

Master in Social Pedagogy, University of Zagreb
Psychotherapist, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb
Nurse, Nurse's Highschool

Dr. Angela Talarn Zaragoza
US Mathematics Teacher
Dr. Angela Talarn Zaragoza
Dr. Angela Talarn Zaragoza
US Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications

High Energy, Astrophysics and
Cosmology Masters
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
Geophysics PhD;
Observatori de l‘Ebre, Spain

Anibal Bogliaccini
College Counselor/Registrar
Anibal Bogliaccini
Anibal Bogliaccini
College Counselor/Registrar

Qualifications

MA - Spanish Studies - History, University of New Mexico

MA - Painting and Art Therapy, School of Fine Arts, Marlboro College

BA - Majors: Sociology and Philosophy of Education; Minor: Comparative Literature - English / Spanish

Brandon Driggs
US IBDP Mathematics Teacher
Brandon Driggs
Brandon Driggs
US IBDP Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Science in Water Resource Engineering, Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Oregon State University

Cara Driggs
Grade 2 Teacher
Cara Driggs
Cara Driggs
Grade 2 Teacher

Qualifications

PGDE Primary Education, University of Edinburgh

MA Psychology, University of Aberdeen

Cassandra Nutini
LS Learning Support Teacher
Cassandra Nutini
Cassandra Nutini
LS Learning Support Teacher

Qualifications

BA in special education; Clemson University, South Carolina

Cheri Amarna
US Science Teacher
Cheri Amarna
Cheri Amarna
US Science Teacher

Qualifications

M.Sc Chemical and Life Science, University of Maryland, College Park

B.Sc Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

Clinton Knox
US English and Social Studies Teacher
Clinton Knox
Clinton Knox
US English and Social Studies Teacher

Qualifications

Masters in Education, Colorado College

Bachelors in History, Southern Illinois University, Teaching certification - State of Colorado, USA

Craig Mews
US IBDP Physics and Chemistry Teacher
Craig Mews
Craig Mews
US IBDP Physics and Chemistry Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Bachelor of Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Cynthia Campbell
LS Music / US Drama Teacher
Cynthia Campbell
Cynthia Campbell
LS Music / US Drama Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Education, Music, Boston University

Bachelor Arts: Music

Associate of Arts: Music/Theater/Dance

Dalibor Mandarić
LS Physical and Health Education Teacher
Dalibor Mandarić
Dalibor Mandarić
LS Physical and Health Education Teacher

Qualifications

Professor of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb

Damir Šprljan
Outdoor Education Facilitator & Emergency Coverage
Damir Šprljan
Damir Šprljan
Outdoor Education Facilitator & Emergency Coverage

Qualifications

Psychotherapy Diploma, University of Zagreb

Daniel Klassen
MS Humanities/English and Literature Teacher
Daniel Klassen
Daniel Klassen
MS Humanities/English and Literature Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, Yale University

Daniela Karačić
Pre-K Teacher
Daniela Karačić
Daniela Karačić
Pre-K Teacher

Qualifications

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Open Colleges Australia

Danijela Perić
US German Teacher and CAS Coordinator
Danijela Perić
Danijela Perić
US German Teacher and CAS Coordinator

Qualifications

Master of Arts in German and English Language and Literature, University of Zagreb

Dr. Darin Fahrney
Learning Support & Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives
Dr. Darin Fahrney
Dr. Darin Fahrney
Learning Support & Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives

Qualifications

PhD Educational Leadership: RTI and Literacy, Marian University

MA Educational Leadership, Marian University

MS Environmental Education, University of Winsconsin - SP

BS Biology & Broad Field Science, University of Winsconsin - SP

Dawn Melarvie
Instructional Coach & Curriculum Coordinator
Dawn Melarvie
Dawn Melarvie
Instructional Coach & Curriculum Coordinator

Qualifications

M.Arts, Adams State College, Alamosa, CO

B.Sc, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN

David Voltz
Grade 5 Teacher
David Voltz
David Voltz
Grade 5 Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Science in Education in Reading, In progress

Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education

Derek Davies
Athletics and Activities Director
Derek Davies
Derek Davies
Athletics and Activities Director

Qualifications

BA Wollongong Teachers College University Australia

Teaching Certification, UK Department of Education and
Science, Darlington

Erin Henkels
IB Psychology and DP Coordinator
Erin Henkels
Erin Henkels
IB Psychology and DP Coordinator

Qualifications

M.A., Secondary English, University of Colorado, Boulder

B.A. English and Creative Writing and BSc. Psychology, Appalachian State University, Boone NC

Erin Johnson
US English Language & Literature / Humanities Teacher
Erin Johnson
Erin Johnson
US English Language & Literature / Humanities Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Teaching, Minnesota State University

Master of Science in Children's Literature, Illinois State University

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Minnesota State University

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minnesota State University"

Frederic Gibault
US French Teacher
Frederic Gibault
Frederic Gibault
US French Teacher

Qualifications

Masters of Education, Second Language Acquisition, Barcelona University, PGCE Kings College London

B.A. French Literature and Linguistics, Sorbonne

B.A. Philosophy Sorbonne

Gordana Vučković
US German Teacher
Gordana Vučković
Gordana Vučković
US German Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Science, State University of New York

Master of Arts in German and English Language and Literature, University of Zagreb

Heidi Sušec
MS Humanities Teacher
Heidi Sušec
Heidi Sušec
MS Humanities Teacher

Qualifications

BA in Theology with a minor in Philosophy, University of Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, MN

Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (Masters equivalent), Pontificial Gregorian University, Rome

Ines Babić
US Croatian Language and Literature Teacher
Ines Babić
Ines Babić
US Croatian Language and Literature Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Education in English Language and Literature

Master of Arts in Comparative Literature, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb - Zagreb, Croatia, EU "

Ivana Oštrić
Personal Educational Support Teacher
Ivana Oštrić
Ivana Oštrić
Personal Educational Support Teacher

Qualifications

Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb

Jacqueline Čaleta
LS Atelierist (Artist in Residence)
Jacqueline Čaleta
Jacqueline Čaleta
LS Atelierist (Artist in Residence)

Qualifications

Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design Diploma

Jeffrey Ormrod
US Woodworking & Design Teacher
Jeffrey Ormrod
Jeffrey Ormrod
US Woodworking & Design Teacher

Qualifications

MA in Teaching of Social Studies, Columbia University, New York

Bachelor of Arts in History, University of New Hampshire

Jodie Ringrose
Performing Arts Teacher
Jodie Ringrose
Jodie Ringrose
Performing Arts Teacher

Qualifications

BA Drama, History and Theology,
Post Graduate Diploma of Education Drama, History and Theology

Australian Catholic University, Brisbane

Joelle Schwartz
LS EAL Teacher
Joelle Schwartz
Joelle Schwartz
LS EAL Teacher

Qualifications

BA in Spanish Teaching, Minor: TESOL-Teaching MA of Education with an emphasis in Effective Teaching: Mount Mercy University

Katarina Gubo
LS & US French Teacher
Katarina Gubo
Katarina Gubo
LS & US French Teacher

Qualifications

Master in Anthropology and Master of Education in French Language and Literature, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Kaitlyn Bradley
Grade 2 Teacher
Kaitlyn Bradley
Kaitlyn Bradley
Grade 2 Teacher

Qualifications

BA Psychology, St Lawrence University, Teaching certification - State of Colorado, USA

Katie McNeil
Kindergarten Teacher
Katie McNeil
Katie McNeil
Kindergarten Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Primary Education And Special Education
Wheelock College, Boston, Massachusetts

Kristina Šprljan
US English Teacher, TOK and Croatian University Facilitator
Kristina Šprljan
Kristina Šprljan
US English Teacher, TOK and Croatian University Facilitator

Qualifications

Master of Science, State University of New York

Master of Arts, English Language and Literature and Spanish Language and Literature, University of Zagreb

Lana Škrgatić Puž
US Music Teacher
Lana Škrgatić Puž
Lana Škrgatić Puž
US Music Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Music, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

Laura Palmer
US Counselor
Laura Palmer
Laura Palmer
US Counselor

Qualifications

M.Ed in Counselling Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland

B.Ed Primary/Elementary, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Lauren Bastion
LS Counselor
Lauren Bastion
Lauren Bastion
LS Counselor

Qualifications

MA in School Counseling, The College of New Jersey, USA

BA of Education-Primary, Griffith University, Australia

Lidija Šimunec
LS and US German Teacher
Lidija Šimunec
Lidija Šimunec
LS and US German Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Science, State University of New York

Master of Arts, German and English Language and Literature, University of Zagreb

Lindsey Baldwin
US Economics and Personal Finance Teacher
Lindsey Baldwin
Lindsey Baldwin
US Economics and Personal Finance Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Education in Secondary Education, University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts, University of Toledo

Lucija Pašalić
LS Educational Assistant
Lucija Pašalić
Lucija Pašalić
LS Educational Assistant

Qualifications

MA of Primary Education, University of Zagreb

Margareta Futač
Pre-K Teacher
Margareta Futač
Margareta Futač
Pre-K Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Education in Italian Language and Literature, Master of Arts in Hungarian Studies, University of Zagreb

Masters of Education in Nursery/Early Education (University of Dundee, Scotland)

Maria Anna Čaleta
LS Educational Assistant
Maria Anna Čaleta
Maria Anna Čaleta
LS Educational Assistant

Qualifications

BA Early Childhood and Preschool Education Teacher

Marija Ivković
MS Learning Support Teacher
Marija Ivković
Marija Ivković
MS Learning Support Teacher

Qualifications

MA Social Pedagogy, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Educational and Rehabilitation Sciences

Marija Miletić
EAL Teacher
Marija Miletić
Marija Miletić
EAL Teacher

Qualifications

MA Philosophy and Religious Studies
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies

DipTESOL Trinity College London

Marta Travica
LS Art and Croatian Teacher
Marta Travica
Marta Travica
LS Art and Croatian Teacher

Qualifications

Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb

Martina Mencer Salluzzo
US French Teacher
Martina Mencer Salluzzo
Martina Mencer Salluzzo
US French Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Science, State University of New York

Master of Arts, French and English Language and Literature, University of Zagreb

Megan Kite
US Mathematics Teacher
Megan Kite
Megan Kite
US Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications

Masters of Science, Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO; Certified Mathematics and Science

Bachelor Arts The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX

Nela Puđa
Grade 1 Teacher
Nela Puđa
Nela Puđa
Grade 1 Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Science in Education, Buffalo State University

Master of Arts in Social Pedagogy, University of Zagreb

Psychotherapy Diploma, University of Zagreb

Ozren Soldo
US History and TOK Teacher
Ozren Soldo
Ozren Soldo
US History and TOK Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington

Petra Crnički
EAL Assisstent
Petra Crnički
Petra Crnički
EAL Assisstent

Qualifications

MA of Primary Education, Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb

Richard Day
US Mathematics Teacher
Richard Day
Richard Day
US Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) from BCAE now Queensland University of Technology , Australia , Dec 1988

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from University of Queensland , Australia , Dec 1985

Sara Kirby
LS Literacy Specialist
Sara Kirby
Sara Kirby
LS Literacy Specialist

Qualifications

Master of Education, Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, Arizona

Bachelor of Arts in Education, Elementary Education, Arizona State University West, Phoenix, Arizona

Sara Batinić
US Librarian
Sara Batinić
Sara Batinić
US Librarian

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Croatian Language and Literature and Phonetic Science

Master of Arts (in progress)

Sarah Hawkins
US Science Teacher
Sarah Hawkins
Sarah Hawkins
US Science Teacher

Qualifications

MA Education (in progress) Bath University, UK

PGCE Bath University, UK

BSc. Northampton University, UK

Scott Mcloughlin
US Mathematics Teacher
Scott Mcloughlin
Scott Mcloughlin
US Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Vermon, Burlington, VT

Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University, NY

Tanya Grbin Savanović
Grade 4 Teacher
Tanya Grbin Savanović
Tanya Grbin Savanović
Grade 4 Teacher

Qualifications

PGDE Primary Education, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland

Bachelor of Science, Sports Studies, University of the West of Scotland

Tarin Šabarić
P.E. and Outdoor Education Teacher
Tarin Šabarić
Tarin Šabarić
P.E. and Outdoor Education Teacher

Qualifications

Professor of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb

Timothy Henkels
US English and Humanities Teacher
Timothy Henkels
Timothy Henkels
US English and Humanities Teacher

Qualifications

M.A. Literacy, University of Colorado, Boulder

B.A. Secondary Social Studies, Appalachian State University, Boone NC

Tina Rowe
US P.E. and Outdoor Education Teacher
Tina Rowe
Tina Rowe
US P.E. and Outdoor Education Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Education, University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts in Marketing-Management, University of St Thomas

Veronica Freel
US Science Teacher
Veronica Freel
Veronica Freel
US Science Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Michigan

Vlatka Blagus
LS and US Croatian Teacher
Vlatka Blagus
Vlatka Blagus
LS and US Croatian Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Arts in History and Croatian
Language and Literature, University of Zagreb

William Coman
Schoolwide Student Support Services
William Coman
William Coman
Schoolwide Student Support Services

Qualifications

Master of Special Education, University of Newcastle, Newcastle

Dip.Education, Australian Catholic University, Canberra

B.A. – Contemporary Europe & French, Australian National University, Canberra

Zaza Fernandes
US Visual Arts Teacher
Zaza Fernandes
Zaza Fernandes
US Visual Arts Teacher

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Sunderland University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design

Xiaoxiao Zheng
IB Chinese Teacher
Xiaoxiao Zheng
Xiaoxiao Zheng
IB Chinese Teacher

Qualifications

Post-Graduate Program, Major of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

Support

Robert Kovač
Facility Manager
Robert Kovač
Robert Kovač
Facility Manager

Pero Grgić
Maintenance and Facilities
Pero Grgić
Pero Grgić
Maintenance and Facilities

Tomislav Osredečki
Maintenance and Facilities
Tomislav Osredečki
Tomislav Osredečki
Maintenance and Facilities

Aleksandar Babić
Maintenance and Facilities
Aleksandar Babić
Aleksandar Babić
Maintenance and Facilities

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