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.
Aneliya Manoylova
Primary Teacher
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
Competitive 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...
Elena Cherneva
Primary English Language - Cambridge InternationalComing soon...
Anna 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
ArtDaniela 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 & RhetoricSport
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.
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.
Marina Yovchevska
Bg National Dances
Kristiana Ivanova
Bg National DancesMaria 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.
Elitsa Simeonova
Health and Physical education (Basketball)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.
Gabriela Atanasova
TennisComing soon...
Petar Petkov
FootballComing soon...
Zhenya Gaydarova
EYFS Teacher, ManagerZhenya has over 15 years of experience working with children in kindergarten and school. A certified Montessori teacher, she combines Montessori pedagogy with contemporary EYFS approaches, creating a calm environment that encourages independence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Rositca Petkova-Koradjiiska
EYFS TeacherRositsa has over 10 years of experience with children aged 2 to 7, focusing on Montessori practice. Cheerful and patient, she creates a calm environment, fosters children’s confidence, and inspires them through games, experiments, and curious topics.
Marina Valkova
EYFS TeacherMarina is a passionate teacher with over 12 years of experience working with children aged from 1.5 to 7 years. She believes that learning through play, songs, and fun activities sparks curiosity and joy in children, and she feels happiest when she sees them grow and discover new things every day.
Boriana Tosheva
EYFS Teacher
Pepa Kaneva
Nursery TeacherFor the past 27 years, Pepa has worked with children aged 1.5 to 5 years. She has a creative approach driven by the interests and age-specific needs of the children.
Julia Tsoneva
Nursery TeacherYulia is a Waldorf and early primary teacher with 8 years of experience working with children aged 3 to 6. She teaches English to the youngest through songs, rhymes, games, stories, and creative activities, introducing the English language in a natural and fun way.
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 MoEDariana is a teacher assistant with 6 years of experience working with children aged 1 to 3. She creates a safe and warm environment, supports adaptation, and ensures every child feels calm, loved, and to attends kindergarten with a smile.
Alexandra Borgovska
English TeacherAleksandra is an English teacher with experience with children aged 2 to 6. She uses a playful approach, combining movement, creative activities, and role play to develop English language skills, fine motor skills, and foster confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Lorina Traikova
English TeacherLorina graduated in “Sculpture” and “Pedagogy” from the National Academy of Arts. She motivate children through art, encouraging their creativity, confidence, and love for making art in an accessible and inspiring way.
Maria Lopez
English TeacherMaria is a teacher with over 10 years of international experience and Montessori specialization. She encourage connection, empathy, critical thinking, and respect, building meaningful relationships with each child and supporting their conscious and responsible development.
Yana Spasova
English TeacherYana is a teacher with over 10 years of experience in early childhood education. She creates a safe and stimulating environment, encourages learning through playing, supports social-emotional development, and prepares children for school through curiosity and daily activities.
Nezabravka Stamenova
Chief Accountant
Valentina Yorgova
Deputy Chief AccountantNadejda Angelova
AccountantVeronika Neykova
International ProgrammesDilyana 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
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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