Meet Our Inspiring Teachers
Dimitar Zhelev, PhD
World and BG GeographyDimitar has been an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geology and Geography at Sofia University since 2017. He has participated in a number of international projects and expeditions. He is the author of several books and articles and a co-founder of the website Geograf.bg.
Boyan Petrov
World and BG Geography
Kristian Kirilov
World and BG GeographyKristian Kirilov is a PhD student at the Department of Geospatial Systems and Technologies, Faculty of Geology and Geography, Sofia University. A passionate traveler in Bulgaria and around the world, Kristian believes that traveling is the best teacher and that seeing more means knowing more. In his view, it is essential to spark children’s curiosity for science and discovery from an early age – a goal that Mr. Kris strives to achieve in his lessons.
Nikolay Teoharov
Physics
Nelly Ivanova
ScienceNelly has a master’s degree in Journalism and another master’s degree from the Department of Physics at Sofia University. She has completed several internships at NASA, CERN, and an observatory in the Netherlands. Nelly devised the educational programmes at Muzeiko Children’s Science Centre.
Boris Tolev
Chemistry
Hristo Veselinski
Chemistry
Tiberius Baramov
World and BG HistoryTiberius has years of experience in teaching Bulgarian and World History. He wants his students to be able to understand the logic of events and draw conclusions based on historical data rather than simply memorising historical dates.
Alex Staikov
World and BG History
Silviya Kotseva
BiologyChoosing to be a teacher makes me able to invest my time in both things I care the most - science and children.
Adelina Stoyanova
BiologyAdelina is a university lecturer in ecology and sustainable use of natural resources.
She is the author of scientific articles and publications.
She has been working with children for more than 10 years, and for her, teaching them is both a cause and an inspiration.
Albena Yochkova
Biology
Zdravko Peev
ScienceZdravko is a scientist by education and a historian by vocation. He has taken part in clinical research and historical reconstructions of fascinating, key events in the history of Bulgaria. Zdravko believes that he can be instrumental in helping children cultivate respect for science and use it as a powerful tool of thought.
Sofiya Gecheva
Bulgarian language and world literatureSofia believes that her enthusiasm and keenness can help students discover the enjoyment of learning. She has long experience in teaching Bulgarian at reputable schools.
Yoneta Astinova
Bulgarian language and world literatureЗа нея е важно да разпалва въображението на учениците и да провокира тяхното мислене. Йонета идва с богат преподавателски опит, чрез който буди стремежа на учениците да откриват и опознават света.
Nadezhda Metodieva
Bulgarian language and world literatureNadejda has many years of experience as a teacher of Bulgarian language and literature in public schools. She believes being a teacher is a big responsibility, so she works with her students with a lot of love and patience. Nadejda will support their creativeness and will help them develop as literate and thinking young people.
Elza Todorova
MathС дългогодишния си преподавателски опит в СМГ Елза ще научи учениците на правилните подходи за справяне с математическите предизвикателства.
Nevena Sabeva
MathNevena believes she will help children become keen on maths challenges and find the most rational solutions. She is the author of collections and textbooks in mathematics.
Tanya Didova
MathTanya feels most satisfied when instead of the well-known line, often expressed with a bit of annoyance: “Why do we have to learn Math?!”, her students say: “I want to learn math”. Thanks to the children, Tanya always feels she’s in the right place.
Emil Kolev
Math
Lilyana Demebukova
MathAn experienced primary mathematics teacher with over 30 years of expertise. She helps young students to develop their logical and rational thinking and to approach a difficult math problem as if it were a challenge they need to deal with.
Stoyan Boev
Math
Nikoleta Simeonova
Math - Cambridge InternationalTaking a positive approach, Nikoleta has managed to discover the beauty of maths for kids aged 10 to 14. She has lead dozens of 7th graders to success in international exams in mathematics and English.
Mihail Kotsev
Math - Cambridge InternationalMihail graduated from the University of Durham. He believes that if mathematics is viewed as a series of logical arguments, it can be genuinely useful for students to develop their thinking and culture.
Mihail Draganov
Math
Desislava Vasileva
English Language - Cambridge InternationalDessislava has experience as a teacher in international schools. With her positive approach to students, she will strive to support them in their development as thinking, knowledgeable and capable people.
Violeta Petrova
English Language - Cambridge InternationalVioleta has gained hands-on experience in teaching English to children of various ages and has studied different teaching methodologies. She strongly believes that the attitude and regard on the part of the teacher can make a difference in the teaching process.
Eli Bogdanovska
English Language - Cambridge International
Maria Ivanova
German LanguagePetya Koleva
German LanguageGalina Grigorova
Spanish Language
Mariana Raikova
Computer Science & Technology
Georgi Kirilov
Finance and MathGeorgi is a chartered accountant with long experience in accounting and corporate finance in London, Geneva and Bulgaria. His job involves working on interactive business simulation games under licence from Business Today Simulations International.
Agnesa Lineva
Project Management
Vladimira Dinova
Primary TeacherVladi has 20 years’ experience as a primary teacher and considers the core subjects of maths and Bulgarian as her greatest strength. While working with young learners, her guiding principle is that where determination is not enough, it is the power of love that will make things happen.
Detelina Valkova
Primary TeacherDetelina Valkova is a primary teacher with vast experience in reputable private schools. She says that teaching primary students is an enormous responsibility since children need positive role models to build and develop their characters during formative years.
Novka Todorova
Primary TeacherFor Novka Todorova teaching young children is a mission. She believes that a teacher must show love and patience despite the day-to-day challenges.
Desislava Todorvoa
Primary Teacher
Ellie Voinova
Primary TeacherEllie has a radiant and positive personality. She is a teacher who has a great love for children, inspiring them and nurturing their hidden talents.
Kristina Vasileva
Primary TeacherIn addition to passing on the necessary knowledge of Bulgarian language and mathematics, she strives to teach children a positive attitude, nurture their curiosity, and instil values and virtues in them.
Liliya Daskalova
Primary TeacherLily has been working as a teacher for more than 20 years and despite her experience, she never ceased to be amazed by the genuine of children`s mind. For Lily, her students are an inspiration and a cause. In her work she values the ability to discover and develop the potential of each child.
Sevdalina Manova
Primary English Language - Cambridge InternationalSevdi has a Bachelor’s degree in English Philology from SWU and a Master’s degree in Speech Therapy from Sofia University. She attended a Montessori training programme at MCI, London. Sevdi has diverse experience in childcare and teaching English as a foreign language.
Nicole Nicolova
Primary English Language - Cambridge International
Ivelina Kazakova
English Language - Cambridge InternationalIvelina has been teaching English for 20 years. She likes the most ordinary things - writing and traveling. Her dream is to plant a flower in the quietest place in the world.
Yoanna Sigridova
Primary Math - Cambridge InternationalYoanna has “the soul of an architect”, the heart of an artist and the mission to be a teacher. Using a creative approach, she helps students find the practical aspect of new knowledge and develop their logical thinking.
Tsvetelina Metodieva
Primary Math - Cambridge InternationalWith 20+ years in education, Tsvetelina believes that to learn is to do more than just acquire facts - it is to feel, grow, and develop. She dedicates her practice to ensuring that every student understands the material, but more importantly, understands their own potential to change the world.
Ralitsa Krusteva
MathComing soon...
Daniela Krusteva
Preschool teacherDani has been working with children aged 3 to 7 for more than 10 years. She believes that young students learn easily through the personal bond created with the teacher who has inspired and appreciated them and has helped them build their self-confidence.
Petya Demebukova
Preschool teacherPetya has been a primary and preschool teacher in Bulgaria and the UK. She had piano lessons for more than 10 years and her skill in playing the piano helps her interact with the youngest children.
Natalia Zaharieva
Preschool teacherYana Angelova
Preschool teacherComing soon...
Nadya Ivanova
Primary English Language - Cambridge InternationalComing soon...
Boriana Hristova
Primary Math - Cambridge International
Ralitsa Taseva
Music and dramaRalitsa has gained vast experience in teaching Music at leading private and state schools. She is an inspiring musician who has performed on both Bulgarian and world’s stages. She has taken part in musicals and co-authored textbooks for students. She is, however, most satisfied working with schoolchildren.
Elina Dashina
MusicElina has international experience in presenting the magic of music to children and boosting their potential. “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Plato
Emilia Atanasova
MusicEmilia Atanasova is an experienced music teacher, vocal coach, and performer. She has organized a variety of musical projects and school events. Her goal is to develop the vocal skills, accurate intonation, and artistic expression of young talents.
Maria Assa
ArtThe art teacher Maria Assa graduated from the National Academy of Arts in Sofia. She has been running art classes for children of different ages since 2007. Maria uses in her work creative techniques and materials artistically combined with children’s imagination.
Yoana Ivanova
Art
Daniela Bodurova
Art
Mario Angelov
PotteryMario took a keen interest in pottery as early as childhood. He learnt the art of woodcarving from a Bulgarian master craftsman for many years. Mario graduated from Vienna Academy of Art where he developed his talent in graphic arts, painting and sculpture.
Teodor Petelov
Theatre & Rhetoric
Martin Assa
Hip-HopMartin uses dancing to motivate the students to be more confident when performing in front of an audience. He is a co-founder of the uMove dance school where children and adults have been taught dancing for more than 10 years.
Kapka Georgieva
Ballet, Classic and World danceKapka has been teaching dancing to children aged 3 to 15 for over 12 years. She works with great passion and uses an individual approach to each child. Kapka is the teacher who helps children understand the concept of dancing as movement to music revealing their emotions and personality.
Kristiana Ivanova
Bg National Dances
Marina Yovchevska
Bg National DancesSport
Lachezar Rangelov
Health and Physical education (Volleyball, Football and Handball)Mr. Rangelov is a former volleyball player and has extensive experience as a youth volleyball coach (CSKA and „Levski“) achieving success at prestigious competitions. He teaches sports at the Technical University and has been working as a PE teacher at several reputable schools.
Alexander Buyukliev
Aikido SenseiAlexander is a 4th Dan in Aikido and a 1st Dan in Jiu-Jitsu and is one of the instructors at CHOWA martial arts school. He was certified by the National Sports Academy as a Jiu-Jitsu instructor and is currently studying Aikido.
Maria Mateva
Health and Physical educationMaria holds two bachelor’s degrees in Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaching and Physical Education from the NSA, as well as a Master’s in Sports Management. She was a part of the Bulgarian national rhythmic gymnastics team for 9 years, competing in numerous international tournaments and is a three-time republican champion.
Zdravko Peev
Board GamesZdravko is a scientist by education and a historian by vocation. He has taken part in clinical research and historical reconstructions of fascinating, key events in the history of Bulgaria. Zdravko believes that he can be instrumental in helping children cultivate respect for science and use it as a powerful tool of thought.
Zhenya Gaydarova
EYFS Teacher, ManagerZhenya has 12 years’ experience as a teacher to children of various ages at kindergarten and school. She is keen on a range of educational practices that she has adopted in her work. In class, she strives to nurture kids’ interests and to spark their curiosity about the world around them.
Rositca Petkova-Koradjiiska
EYFS Teacher
Marina Valkova
EYFS TeacherComing soon...
Boriana Tosheva
EYFS Teacher
Pepa Kaneva
Nursery TeacherComing soon...
Julia Tsoneva
Nursery TeacherComing soon...
Silviya Zhivkova
Teacher MoESilviya is a very responsible, patient and diligent teacher. Her aim is to support the development of each kid. Silvia helps the little ones to deal with their day-to-day challenges.
Dariana Kamenova
Teacher MoEComing soon...
Alexandra Borgovska
English TeacherComing soon...
Lorina Traikova
English TeacherComing soon...
Maria Lopez
English TeacherComing soon...
Yana Spasova
English TeacherComing soon...
Valentina Yorgova
Chief AccountantNadejda Angelova
AccountantNezabravka Stamenova
AccountantVeronika Neykova
International ProgrammesElitsa Simeonova
Administrative OfficerDilyana Tsvyatkova
Marketing & Office ManagerTzveta McGregor
Head of CommunicationsManagement
Doroteya Voeva
Managing DirectorDoroteya Voeva is the manager and founder of Izzi Science for Kids. She has a financial track record and business expertise that complement the team of skilled and experienced teachers in science, maths, languages, arts and sports.
Galina Tashkova
Administrative DirectorGalina Tashkova is an outstanding professional with a wealth of educational expertise. She has over 15 years’ experience as an elementary teacher and over 18 years’ experience as a deputy head teacher at a secondary school.
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