Robert (Bob) is DP Physics Teacher, and an MYP and DP Mathematics Teacher at KSI Montenegro. Bob has been a high school teacher of Physics, Mathematics, Science and ICT for over 25 years and is originally from Scotland. He has moved to KSIM, with his wife Rhiannon, from their an international IB school in Bogota, Columbia. After spending a number of years teaching at schools in London and Wales, Bob began his International teaching career in 2011 at a school in Busan, South Korea, before moving to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In all of his schools, he has been an active participant in, and organiser of, many extra-curricular activities that stretch and challenge the young people he has worked with. He has a passion for the outdoors and is a qualified Mountain Leader, recognised in the UK as an outdoor leadership qualification, as well as being an experienced sports climber and a keen skier. He enjoys spending time in the hills and mountains, both for pleasure and instructing students; in recent years he has led service expeditions to Borneo and the Amazon, as well as climbing the two highest mountains in South Korea, in addition to taking part in outdoor adventure trips with students to Oman and Cyprus. Bob is also a qualified Rugby coach, and has also coached middle school girls and high school boys’ football teams to success in inter-school competitions and tournaments. 

Meghan Guss is an MYP & DP English Language and Literature Teacher who brings extensive international experience as well as a deep, broad knowledge of both the MYP and DP to KSI Montenegro. In addition to teaching Language and Literature classes, Meghan has also experience of TOK, Journalism and Film Studies in previous IB schools.

Meghan’s appreciation of teaching and learning began to develop at a young age as both parents were teachers, and it was through her mother that she was influenced, inspired and deeply moved by literature and writing. Her father, a band director, taught her piano and trumpet; their gift for drawing out the best from students, along with high expectations, hard work and humour are all traits she observed and feels shaped her into the teacher she is today. Meghan grew up in rural Iowa, USA, but at the age of 12 accompanied her mother and her class on a literary trip to England; Meghan identifies this as one of the most formative experiences of her young life, kindling a wonder for the world and other cultures. At college
she studied abroad at University College Cork in Ireland, and after graduating taught English in Moscow. After returning to teach in Virginia, USA, and seeking a new challenge, Meghan moved to an IB School in Brooklyn, New York City. Following a year earning her Masters degree in Creative Writing in England, she returned to IB teaching in Italy at the International School of Genoa. Before making the move here to KSIM and Montenegro, Meghan taught for the past couple of years at the prestigious ‘Robert College’ in Istanbul, Turkey.

In addition to being a teacher, Meghan is a writer and poet and has pursued her own education in writing during her teaching career. She has attended numerous poetry workshops, and has published several poems in various magazines and on websites. Presently, Meghan is working on her first book of poetry, and is really looking forward to sharing her experiences and passion for writing with her students at KSIM - We are absolutely
delighted that Meghan has joined our community and believe the wealth and diversity of academic, professional and personal experiences she brings will make her an strong asset to the culture and environment of our school.

Recommendations for Meghan refers to her students being fully engaged and enjoying their learning experiences. She has an outstanding grasp of her subject matter and asks students to aim for deeper analysis and awareness of what they are doing and more importantly, why. Meghan provides lively, differentiated material and resources that challenge and engage any learner profile. And, as a published writer and poet herself is recognised as having the rare ability to nurture students into using sophisticated writing skills confidently. In the words of one former principal, “Meghan is simply wonderful and I admire her ability to inspire students to do their best work with encouragement and warm engagement.”

Ryan Kummins is joining KSIM as a highly skilled and experienced MYP Mathematics, Science and Design teacher. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia in the USA, Ryan graduated with an education degree from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and also holds a Masters degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from Atlantic University in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ryan’s experiences as a teacher have seen him work with students across the entire Primary and Middle School age ranges, although for the past ten years his experiences have focused predominantly on teaching Year 6 to Year 9 Mathematics, Science and Project Based Learning (Design) classes. He has made the move to Montenegro, with his wife Kate, daughter Marissa, and dog Presley (as in Elvis!) from their home for the past 10 years on the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao.

In addition to being an extremely talented and successful Middle School teacher, Ryan also enjoys many extracurricular hobbies and interests - He has played the drums since he was ten years old, and has regularly performed in groups with other teachers for school functions. In all of his schools, he has been an active participant in, and organiser of, many extra-curricular activities that stretch and challenge the young people he has worked with. Ryan has a passion for the outdoors and is excited to have the opportunity to live in, and explore, a country with as much natural beauty as Montenegro - having lived in the Caribbean, clearly Ryan couldn’t miss the opportunity to become certified for open water SCUBA diving! He also has a life-long passion for baseball and coached teams in the U.S. and Curaçao.

Recommendations from previous schools highlight Ryan’s great strengths as a creative teacher who is always eager to meet and support the needs of all the students in his classes. He maintains a fun, purposeful learning environment, while establishing expectations for high standards. His lessons are always strong and bring out the best in his children - lessons are designed with the end in mind, allowing students to understand concepts and content at a deeper level; his Science and Mathematics classes are highlighted as being engaging and often involve hands-on learning that provide interesting, differentiated activities.

Jelena graduated from J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, as Master of Arts in Pedagogy and Master of Arts in Croatian Language and Literature. Besides working as a pedagogue in elementary schools for over three years, she also has experience working with other international organizations - SOS Children's Village Ladimirevci (counsellor and a learning support in one of the world's largest international child charity) and coordinating a Unicef program For a Safe and Stimulating Environment in Schools that addresses bullying. Always aiming to improve her skills, she participated in over 30 seminars and professional development workshops. Because of her dedication and involvement in different projects, she has been a guest speaker at National Pedagogues Assembly and received the Certificate of Excellence Award. Being inspired by working with children, she enjoys volunteering and was involved with therapeutic horseback riding for special needs children. Passionate about teaching, she aims to encourage an environment for creative excellence as her own after school activities often include writing poetry, drawing, jewelry making, etc. With a background in martial arts, Jelena believes in promoting harmony and appreciates the opportunity to do so as Student Support and Emotional Literacy teacher. Jelena is from Croatia.

Tony Rubino joins us as our DP Geography, MYP I&S, Science and Design Teacher. Tony is from Canada and has more than 10 years of varied
and meaningful experience teaching experiences internationally both in Taiwan and South Korea. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Adolescent Education from Daemen College in Amherst, New York, a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning Degree from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Laurentian University in Canada. During his time working overseas, he has taught Geography and Social Studies, Art, Design and Graphic Design, as well as Earth and Life Sciences, Health and Physical Education to Middle and High School classes.

Reflecting on his own teaching philosophy, Tony strives to create an environment that is challenging but non-competitive, and structured yet creative. Before becoming a teacher, Tony worked as a City Planner and Open Space Designer. His education and experience in this field helped him to solidify his strong belief in the concepts of collaboration, transparency and most importantly community. Working in the field of City and Urban Planning had been a dream for Tony since he had interned at a City Planning Department in High School. The blend of hands on creativity, with technical challenges resinated and after graduating he worked both in the private and public sectors for a number of years. During this time, Tony would regularly volunteer as a guest speaker or guest teacher at several local schools.

Through this experience, he eventually came to realise that the time he spent in the classroom left him feeling far more fulfilled than his work as a planner did. Eventually, he decided to make a change and he took the leap to return to University and become a teacher.

References and recommendations for Mr. Tony consistently refers to the way he creates enriching and supportive learning experiences and  opportunities for his students, and how in addition to having students think critically and creatively, he also understands that a teacher cannot be effective without building strong working relationships with students. His classes and lessons are well-planned, interactive and student-centered with a focus on the development of creativity and higher level cognitive skills on top of any required content knowledge. He is recognised for the passion he has for making a positive impact on the students in his classes, and one former principal stated that in many years in education, Tony really stands out as one of the most talented, capable, creative and supportive teachers he has had the pleasure of working with.

Nadja gained her Pre-school Teachers' Certificate from the University of Kikinda, one of the best teacher training institutions in the Balkans. She works for KSI Montenegro since it's opening in 2010. She has started working aside with international teacher for three years and after that she has been leading the class of 3-5 year olds on her own. Nadja has taken several professional development courses from the IB. Prior to teaching at KSI Montenegro, she has taught at the Montenegrin state preschool for four years, and year and a half at the orphanage in Bijela. Her experience, her dedication, creativity and responsibility have ensured a seamless fit into the unique ethos of Knightsbridge Schools International in Montenegro. Although she doesn't have children herself, she sees her kindergarten learners as her own. Nadja is from Montenegro.

Lindy attended NC State and Meredith College where she did her undergraduate work in Psychology and Education. She taught for 7 years in the public school system there and during that time, Lindy obtained a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in literacy from Meredith College. Lindy’s first overseas teaching adventure was helping to open a small school in Madagascar where she taught a multiage class of Y2 and Y3 students. Her most recent adventure was in Tokyo where she taught Year 2 for 4 years. Lindy is beginning her 16th year of teaching this year! Lindy has a strong passion for literacy and math instruction and believes wholeheartedly that inquiry and fun help learning come to life! Lindy is from North Carolina, USA.

Jovana is finance coordinator in the Finance and Administration sector. She graduated from the Faculty of International Economics, Module of European studies in Belgrade, Serbia. Taking the initiative has always been focus in her academic and professional career. As a student she started working in an International pharmaceutical company "Abbott Laboratories", located in Belgrade, where she gained a lot experience about teamwork, work ethic, organisation and working under pressure. She loves to travel, exploring new cultures and traditions, nature. She enjoys reading books, good music and dance. Jovana is from Montenegro.

After graduating from the Faculty of Tourism in Kotor, Suzana worked in the Nautical and Hospitality industry for five years. She has worked directly with tourists from all over the world which has helped her understand and appreciate different cultures and mentalities. Being in an educational environment of Knightsbridge Schools International Montenegro, Suzana loves the opportunity to learn and grow every day. With her great office and administrative experience, as well as organisation skills, she has been working for KSI Montenegro from January 2015. Suzana is from Montenegro.