Meet Our Inspiring Teachers
Izzi Science for kids is a project launched by a team of independent teachers and intended to spark children’s interest in science from an early age. Some of our teachers train the national teams representing Bulgaria in international competitions in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Science
Nikola Karavasilev
PhysicsNikola holds a master’s degree in Astrophysics from Sofia University. He is currently teaching Physics and Astronomy at First Private Mathematics High School. For more than 10 years, he has been training and helping students from different cities to win prestigious international competitions and Olympiads.
Nasko Stamenov
ChemistryNasko is an effective science communicator and a skilled teacher who has carried out research studies in the field of nanotechnology. He currently teaches Chemistry at the National High School of Natural Science and Mathematics and heads science teams of students who participate in international science competitions.
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.
Yavor Denchev
BiologyYavor Denchev has a BSc and an MSc in Microbiology from the University of Victoria, Canada. He currently teaches at the Anglo-American School of Sofia and runs science clubs for kids aged 4 to 9 at a number of schools. Yavor had many years of experience working with children in Canada, too.
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.
Zlatina Dimitrova
Science and LabZlatina heads the Bulgarian team of young naturalists and is one of the mentors to SchoolLab science communication competition in France. She is a skilled science communicator and the mastermind behind some of the science programmes at Muzeiko and TechnoMagicLand.
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.
Lower secondary
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.
Svetoslav Stoychev
Bulgarian languageSvetoslav is interested in Literature, History and History of Art. Eager to communicate his passion for literature to students, he shows them that this knowledge could also be successfully applied in modern times.
Lilyana Demebukova
Bulgarian 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.
Nevena Sabeva
Bulgarian 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.
Elza Todorova
Bulgarian mathС дългогодишния си преподавателски опит в СМГ Елза ще научи учениците на правилните подходи за справяне с математическите предизвикателства.
Nikoleta Simeonova
Cambridge Primary MathTaking 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
English Primary MathMihail 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.
Violeta Petrova
EnglishVioleta 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.
Georgi Kirilov
Finances 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.
Venelin Petkov
Global perspectivesVenelin Petkov is a journalist and a longtime news editor in leading Bulgarian media. His work has taken him to a number of exciting and enriching places and has met him with interesting people all over the world. He has been passing down this knowledge to learners.
Primary
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.
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.
Dobrinka Borisova
Primary TeacherDobrinka has over 25 years of experience and her energy and motivation throughout all these years have been driven by the curiosity in her students’ eyes. She works with primary students with ease.
Maya Nedeva
PreschoolTeacherHaving the relevant expertise and affection for kids, Maya plays a key role in the team of preschool teachers. She will be teaching the core subjects. Maya has gained experience working in state and private kindergartens and schools.
Albena Kachamakova
Preschool teacherAlbena is an experienced primary teacher working with preschoolers. She has over 10 years of experience in teaching primary and pre-primary schoolchildren. Her passion is mountain hiking and she often shares with the kids the beauty of nature captured by her camera.
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.
Velimira Dimova
Cambridge Primary MathWorking as a preschool teacher involves a great deal of patience and love and Velimira has these personality traits. She used to be a primary teacher at a state school and currently teaches maths to preschoolers.
Yoanna Sigridova
Cambridge Primary MathYoanna 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.
Sevdalina Manova
Primary EnglishSevdi 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.
Desislava Vasileva
Primary EnglishDessislava 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.
Art
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
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.
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.
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.
Martin Assev
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.
Aleksander Enkov
BG National folk dancesAlexander has many years of experience as a sports teacher in reputable schools. He wants to instil a sense of order and responsibility in children. His passion is Bulgarian national folk dancing.
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.
Aleksander Angelov
Architectural clubAlexander is a free, creative and talented young architect who has developed an affection for and a positive attitude towards children. He has gained experience through a number of annual architecture workshops for children. Alexander has participated in many international projects.
Sport
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.
Aleksander Enkov
Health and Physical educationAlexander has many years of experience as a sports teacher in reputable schools. He wants to instil a sense of order and responsibility in children. His passion is Bulgarian national folk dancing.
Gabriela Slavova
Tennis clubGabriela is an experienced tennis player who has won a number of tennis tournaments (in singles and doubles formats) both in Bulgaria and abroad. Over the last years, she has been coaching young children to older amateur players.
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.
Izzi Start
Teodora Ivanova
EYFS Key TeacherTeodora Ivanova is a certified elementary teacher and a Montessori teacher. She decided to change her career path a few year ago when she figured out that working with children aged 3 to 6 inspires and motivates her.
Zhenya Gaydarova
EYFS TeacherZhenya 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.
Stela Moneva
EYFS TeacherStella is an experienced preschool teacher. She writes fairy tales and verse for children and uses her writing to explain virtues to young learners and help them recognise and understand their emotions.
Petya Tomova
English TeacherPetya combines her passion for music and teaching expertise to plan effective lessons that provide an enjoyable and educational experience for children.
Diyana Nikolova
Nursery TeacherDiyana is a young teacher who shows great care for children. Over the past few years, she has dedicated herself to looking after and teaching preschoolers. As an assistant teacher, she caters for the children’s specific needs with due respect and consideration.
Silviya Zhivkova
Nursery TeacherSilviya 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.
Administration
Mariya Hristova
Office managerMaria is among the first to welcome the children at school. She is always smiling and willing to employ her organisational skills to keep day-to-day administration manageable and in order.
Eleonora Yakimova
Office managerNora is a committed professional who has a radiant and caring personality. She is the first one to welcome our second to sixth graders every morning. She ensures that students have all the necessary school stationery available in class.
Ralitsa Velcheva
Chief AccountantSince her graduation in Accountancy from the UNWE, Ralitsa has never stopped working as an accountant. She is a responsible and highly motivated professional taking an active part in data processing and invoicing. On a personal level, she says she remains an enigma even to herself.
Salima Sidike-Myumyun
Marketing and Administration SpecialistSalima graduated in Tourism, marketing and advertising. While she still studied she started working in the same field. She is sharing that it is a pleasure for her to work in her profession at Izzi Science for Kids.
Petya Goranova
Marketing managerPetya graduated in Journalism and after a few years working for leading daily newspapers, she found her passion for marketing. That is why she specialised in advertising management and digital marketing.
Natalia Manolova
Cambridge International Accreditation and Compliance ManagerNatalia has extensive experience in managing diverse and complex projects in an international environment. Areas of expertise include internal and external communication, project management, client service, and event organisation.
Management
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.
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.
Nikola Karavasilev
STEAM Programme DirectorNikola holds an MA in Astrophysics from Sofia University. He is currently teaching Physics and Astronomy at First Private Mathematics High School. Furthermore, for more than 10 years he has been helping students from different cities to win prestigious international competitions and Olympiads.
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