Ivana’s passion for French language and literature stems from the nine years she lived in the country; four of which were spent studying French modern literature at Sorbonne University in Paris.  She attended University in Strasbourg where she gained a Masters degree in Public Administration, Human Resources and Public Management, and also studied at École Nationale d’Administration in Strasbourg.   She has extensive experience as a professor of French. She worked as a professor of French at the University of Montenegro, Faculty of Translation and interpretation of French – English – Montenegrin. She also taught diplomatic French to montenegrin civil servants on all levels of knowledge and prepared them for French degrees known as DELF and DALF. She have the Diploma for French teachers to be examiners in DALF and DELF oral and written exams, as well as the DALF Diploma from Alliance Française in Paris and the Diplomas of French language and civilisation courses at Sorbonne – Paris IV for levels A1 - C2. She attended a Seminar for French language teachers at Alliance «Brussels-Europe» in Brussels and the Training «Introduction in consecutive interpretation for French language» for French/English language interpreters. She made a consecutive interpretation from Montenegrin into French of a lecture of Prof. Dr Daniel Leuwers from François-Rabelais University in Tours, on the topic: «Novella in France», on the occasion of the colloquium «Dani novele» at the bookstore Karver, Podgorica and translated the novella «Before the Twelfth Hour» by Aleksandar Becanović from Montenegrin into French language. In the domain of public administration, she worked as adviser for international relations in the Department for media relations and protocol in Parliament of Montenegro and worked as adviser for protocol in the State Protocol of Montenegro. Ivana’s passion in arts in general.

 

Rhiannon Lewis is joining KSIM as an MYP English, and MYP Individuals and Societies teacher and is making the move to Montenegro (with her husband, Mr. Bob) from an IB international school in Bogota. At university, Ms. Rhiannon studied Film and Literature, French and History, before qualifying as a teacher in 1991 and joining her first school in London. She has extensive experience as an English language, Humanities and French teacher in primary and secondary school environments in the UK and internationally. In addition, she has acquired experiences teaching and supporting bilingual and multilingual learners from a wide-range of cultural backgrounds. Ms. Rhiannon sees the move to KSI and Montenegro as an ideal opportunity to share her passion for educating the whole child, and is excited at the opportunity to share her skills as a friendly, enthusiastic, good-humoured member of the KSIM community. After spending time in Asia, the Middle East and South America, she really relishes the opportunity to continue discovering different cultures, meeting new people, and learning more about Montenegro and the Balkans.

 

Mileva graduated from the University of Philosophy in Niksic where she gained a Bachelor degree in English Language and Literature. She specialized in teaching English. Mileva has five years of experience working as a teacher of English language through public and international schools in Montenegro. With her passion for sports and English she was engaged as a counselor at KSI Summer Camp for four years. At KSI Montenegro, Mileva was teaching arts and music to PYP students and Montenegrin to both PYP and MYP students. She also held Montenegrin language course for adults. Mileva finds an international environment motivating and inspiring and believes in lifelong learning. She enjoys sports and music, and her hobby is writing poetry and short stories. She would like to travel more and meet children from different cultures. She finds KSI Montenegro an ideal environment for her professional growth. Mileva is from Montenegro.

Ilda holds BA degree in German Language and Literature, and Specialized studies - German Language Teacher Education at the University of Philology in Niksic. She spent an academic year abroad at the Heidelberg University, Germany at the Institute of German as Foreign language Philology and one academic semester at the University of Vienna, Austria at the department for Trans-Cultural Communication. Ilda has started gaining her experience in education quite recently, working in a local primary school and teaching private language lessons. Occasionally, she has been a representative of her country during different youth events. She was also a part of a commemoration on the German National Day of Mourning 2013 where she delivered a short speech at the German Parliament (Bundestag). Ilda loves to travel and experience different cultures, enjoys making international friendships and learning new things about foreign civilisation. Ilda is from Montenegro.

Paul will be joining us as our Year 5-6 Class Teacher. Paul is currently a Year 6 PYP teacher at an IB School in Muscat, Oman. Originally from Liverpool, England, he worked in a UK primary school and was a Year 5 teacher before teaching internationally. His desire to live and work within an international community was a motivating factor in Paul’s decision to leave the UK and to teach in IB schools. His interest in different cultures has also been a catalyst for him to learn different languages; he describes himself as “modestly apt” in Italian, with a basic understanding of French, and aspects of Arabic. Paul is also a keen sportsman who trains regularly and practices Mixed Martial Arts, as well as Judo, Greco- Roman Wrestling and Karate, in which he was the British Kata and Kumite Champion in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Being from the city of Liverpool, it isn’t surprising that he has a passion for football, and Liverpool FC! Also a keen fiction writer, Paul’s passion for literature as well as sport will find a welcome home at KSI Montenegro.

After completing secondary and working full-time for five years in finance and office administration, Katrina moved away from her hometown in Bowen to commence her Bachelor of Education at James Cook University. Not long after completing her degree, Katrina started her travels and international teaching experience. Now she has been teaching for approximately ten years. Eight of these have been in international schools in England, Spain, Dubai and Indonesia. Teaching in international schools gave her the opportunity to form relationships with students and families from all around the world. Students in the class were usually from diverse countries, cultures and religions. This in itself creates rich learning environments which are very special.

Katrina grew up in Queensland, Australia, where she developed a love for the beach. Most weekends were spent with family and friends snorkelling, jet skiing or fishing.

 

 

Tamara has been working with Knightsbridge Schools International since 2010. She was the first employee here in Montenegro, so she is the one experienced in the history of School's development. Tamara gained her bachelor's degree in Engineering at the Maritime Faculty in Kotor and has extensive professional experience in administration, office management and project management. She also has experience in teaching children Mathematics and English. Tamara takes education very seriously, but she also knows how important it is to have fun, relax and enjoy a balanced life. She is an experienced parent herself and considers children the most precious part of our lives. Tamara is from Montenegro.