Faculty Profiles

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

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

Business Informatics, University of Zagreb

Hana Sekanović

HR Operations Manager

Qualifications

Bachelor of Economics, University of Požega

Romana Chevrier Rados

Medical Officer

Qualifications

Medical Doctor, University of Zagreb

Danijela Mikolavčić

Accountant

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Business Economics, University of Zagreb

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

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Business Economics
University of Split

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

Qualifications

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

Adam Strelec

Grade 3 Teacher

Qualifications

Master of Education (Primary)

Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication) Majoring in Journalism

Alla Moroz

PreK Educational Assistant

Qualifications

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

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

Qualifications

PGDE Primary Education, University of Edinburgh

MA Psychology, University of Aberdeen

Cassandra Nutini

LS Learning Support Teacher

Qualifications

BA in special education; Clemson University, South Carolina

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

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

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Bachelor of Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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

Qualifications

Professor of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb

Damir Šprljan

Outdoor Education Facilitator & Emergency Coverage

Qualifications

Psychotherapy Diploma, University of Zagreb

Daniel Klassen

MS Humanities/English and Literature Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, Yale University

Daniela Karačić

Pre-K Teacher

Qualifications

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Open Colleges Australia

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

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

Qualifications

M.Arts, Adams State College, Alamosa, CO

B.Sc, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN

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

Qualifications

BA Wollongong Teachers College University Australia

Teaching Certification, UK Department of Education and
Science, Darlington

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb

Jacqueline Čaleta

LS Atelierist (Artist in Residence)

Qualifications

Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design Diploma

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

Qualifications

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

Australian Catholic University, Brisbane

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

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

Qualifications

Master of Music, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama

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

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

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

Qualifications

Master of Education in Secondary Education, University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts, University of Toledo

Lucija Pašalić

LS Educational Assistant

Qualifications

MA of Primary Education, University of Zagreb

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

Qualifications

BA Early Childhood and Preschool Education Teacher

Marija Ivković

MS Learning Support Teacher

Qualifications

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

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

Qualifications

Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb

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

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

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

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington

Petra Crnički

EAL Assisstent

Qualifications

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

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

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

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Croatian Language and Literature and Phonetic Science

Master of Arts (in progress)

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

Qualifications

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

Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University, NY

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

Qualifications

Professor of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb

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

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Education, University of Phoenix

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

Veronica Freel

US Science Teacher

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Michigan

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

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

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Sunderland University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design

Xiaoxiao Zheng

IB Chinese Teacher

Qualifications

Post-Graduate Program, Major of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics