Faculty Profiles

Central Administration

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
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
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
Darijan Luzar
ICT Support

Qualifications

Bachelor Engineer of Information Technology (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

Faculty

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

Anastasiya Kharytonova
US English as Additional Language
Anastasiya Kharytonova
Anastasiya Kharytonova
US English as Additional Language

Qualifications

PhD in Translation Studies
University of Southampton

Master of Arts in Foreign Languages Pedagogy and Translation Studies

BA of Arts in Education

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

Anthony Anamelechi
Anthony Anamelechi
US Mathematics

Qualifications

Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Bachelor’s Science, Journalism

Graduate Certificate, School Administration and Supervision. Mathematics Instructional Coach

Bernadette Kenderić
Bernadette Kenderić
LS and US French Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario

Honors Bachelor of Arts, French Literature and Language, McMaster University

Bachelor of Education, University of Zagreb

Brandon Driggs
Brandon Driggs
US IBDP Mathematics

Qualifications

Master of Science in Water Resource Engineering, Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Oregon State University

Branimir Hajduković
Branimir Hajduković
LS Educational Assistant

Qualifications

Faculty of Education, University of Zagreb

Cheri Amarna
Cheri Amarna
US Science

Qualifications

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

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

Cara Driggs
Cara Driggs
Grade 2 Teacher

Qualifications

PGDE Primary Education, University of Edinburgh

MA Psychology, University of Aberdeen

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

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Bachelor of Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Cynthia Campbell
Cynthia Campbell
LS Music / US Drama

Qualifications

Master of Education, Music, Boston University

Bachelor Arts: Music

Associate of Arts: Music/Theater/Dance

Dalibor Mandarić
LS P.E. Teacher / Athletic Director
Dalibor Mandarić
Dalibor Mandarić
LS P.E. Teacher / Athletic Director

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

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
David Voltz
Grade 5 Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Science in Education in Reading, In progress

Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education

Elizabeth Jackson
Elizabeth Jackson
LS EAL Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education - Primary

Erin Henkels
US English A and DP Coordinator
Erin Henkels
Erin Henkels
US English A 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 Language & Literature / Humanities
Erin Johnson
Erin Johnson
US Language & Literature / Humanities

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
Frederic Gibault
US French & TOK

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
Gordana Vučković
US German

Qualifications

Master of Science, State University of New York

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

Heidi Sušec
Heidi Sušec
MS Humanities

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

Helena Kovač
LS Educational Assistant
Helena Kovač
Helena Kovač
LS Educational Assistant

Qualifications

Faculty od Education, University of Zagreb

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

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 "

Ines Šitum
US Educational Assistant for EAL
Ines Šitum
Ines Šitum
US Educational Assistant for EAL

Qualifications

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

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
Jeffrey Ormrod
Jeffrey Ormrod
US Woodworking & Design

Qualifications

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

Bachelor of Arts in History, University of New Hampshire

Jelena Horvat
Jelena Horvat
Pre-K Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Early and Preschool Education, University of Zagreb

Julia Davis
Julia Davis
Grade 5 Teacher

Qualifications

Masters of Education and Teacher Certification Program, Lesley University, Washington, DC

Bachelors of Arts in History, Cum Laude, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Kaylee MacKenzie
IB Psychology / MS Humanities
Kaylee MacKenzie
Kaylee MacKenzie
IB Psychology / MS Humanities

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Zoology, Psychology, Geography), Monash University

Graduate Diploma in Education (Biology, Geography), Monash University

Katie McNeil
Katie McNeil
Grade 1 Teacher

Qualifications

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

Kristina Šprljan
US English, TOK and Croatian University Facilitator
Kristina Šprljan
Kristina Šprljan
US English, 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
Lana Škrgatić Puž
US Music and Drama

Qualifications

Master of Music, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

Laura Palmer
US School Counselor
Laura Palmer
Laura Palmer
US School Counselor

Qualifications

M.Ed in Counselling Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland

B.Ed Primary/Elementary, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Lauren Bastion
Lauren Bastion
LS Counselor

Qualifications

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

BA of Education-Primary, Griffith University, Australia

Laurie Lavins
LS Learning Support
Laurie Lavins
Laurie Lavins
LS Learning Support

Qualifications

Masters of Arts in Teaching Reading and Language Arts (Reading Specialist)

Bachelor of Arts; Ed.D Educational Management & Leadership, Class of 2023 - Current.

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
Lindsey Baldwin
IBDP Economics

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
Margareta Futač
Kindergarten 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

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

Qualifications

Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb

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
Megan Kite
US Mathematics

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

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
Sara Batinić
US Librarian

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Croatian Language and Literature and Phonetic Science

Master of Arts (in progress)

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
Scott Mcloughlin
US Mathematics

Qualifications

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

Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University, NY

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
Tarin Šabarić
Tarin Šabarić
P.E. and Outdoor Education

Qualifications

Professor of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb

Timothy Henkels
US English / Humanities
Timothy Henkels
Timothy Henkels
US English / Humanities

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

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Education, University of Phoenix

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

Veronica Freel
Veronica Freel
US Science

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Michigan

Vlatka Blagus
Vlatka Blagus
LS and US Croatian

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
Zaza Fernandes
US Visual Arts

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Sunderland University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design

Xiaoxiao Zheng
Xiaoxiao Zheng
IB Chinese Teacher

Qualifications

Post-Graduate Program, Major of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

Support

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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