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Ms. Artiola Xhema was born and raised in Prishtina. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Education – Primary Program. Throughout her studies she has won scholarships from the University of Prishtina and the Ministry of Science, Education and Technology of Prishtina.

She was most recently a teacher of an international classes and worked with Cambridge Books at the International School of Prishtina from 2022 until August 2023.

Ms. Artiola is a compassionate teacher who has great enthusiasm for teaching and a lifelong passion for education. She especially loves math and technology.

Mr Carlos Garcia is a fully qualified teacher. He has received a Bachelor’s degree in pedagogy and a Master’s degree in teaching Spanish for foreigners. He is currently studying another Master’s in the field of education. He has studied in various countries including Norway, Mexico and Spain, his home country.

Mr. Carlos Garcia worked for three years in Ireland as a Kindergarten Montessori teacher. He also held the roles of Spanish teacher and afterschool practitioner. He worked at the American School of Kosovo last year as a K5 teacher and he is happy to join ILG school for the 2021- 2022 school year.

He loves travelling and going to the beach with his family. His passion is sports, especially football, martial arts, and water sports.

Mr. Christopher Kamugisha will be joining ILG as a Secondary School MYP Science and DP Science Teacher. Originally from Uganda, Christopher started his career as a University Research Assistant, then in the beverage industry as a quality controller after obtaining his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biotechnology from Kyambogo University in Kampala.

He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Ndejje University and is currently enrolled at Moreland University in Washington DC for a graduate IB Teaching and Learning Certificate. Christopher has experience teaching MYP Science and DP Chemistry at the International School of Uganda in Kampala and has worked as a Biology and Math tutor. He is committed to empowering and preparing students for responsible local and global citizenship in an ever-changing world. He also actively engages with students by playing sports including badminton, football, and swimming.

Ms. Delvina Blakçori is a pre-school education graduate from University of Prishtina – Faculty of Education. She was educated in private schools in Kosovo during her middle and high school years. She is currently completing her Master’s Degree in the field of Inclusive Education from the University of Prishtina.

Ms. Blakçori is now trained to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). She is a teacher who loves her job and does things passionately by keeping in mind the children’s needs, interests, and desires.

Her goal is to have happy children in the classroom, who feel comfortable and confident to develop learning skills naturally. Ms. Blakçori serves on the ILG School Board as the Staff Representative.

Ms. Diellza Jakupi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Mathematics Department from the University of Mathematics and Science in Prishtina, currently, she is working on her Master Degree at UoPeople based in California. She is certified for JAVA Fundamentals and JAVA Advance, following this certification at the beginning of her career she was part of the IT Department at the Public Ministry as an intern.

Ms. Jakupi has been certified as an International Teacher of English ESOL from Chichester College and certified as TESOL/TEFL from the World TESOL Academy. She was part of different Educational Conferences such as CEESAs summits. Since her third year of university, she has taught Math for Primary and Middle School Students at Private centers and at the same time, she served as a Volunteer Math Teacher for other Institutions. Most recently she worked as a Math Teacher at QSI.

Ms.Jakupi is certified for Accounting and Finances and for two years she worked as a Payroll Accountant and Project Accountant for UA Builders and We Work Construction based in New York. Innovation Center of Kosovo ICK was part of her career as well where she worked in Finance Department.

For nearly four years Ms.Jakupi has run her own Math School. Currently, she has 32 Students from different Schools in Prishtina and different countries around the world while teaching them virtually.

Ms. Jakupi is also trained in Developing Mathematical Reasoning and implementing the MYP Curriculum from the International Baccalaureate. She has been part of the different Mathematics workshops both in-person and online. She is part of a Yoga group and loves playing Chess!

Ms. Donika Hamiti joined ILG School as a nurse and a pre-school teaching assistant in 2019. She graduated from the University of Prishtina with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and she has almost completed her Master’s Degree in Health Management.

During her studies she has worked in pediatric hospital and she is very happy to be part of this wonderful community and make it not only her job but her passion.

Ms. Hamiti has been working with children for over ten years now and she loves watching and helping children reach their greatest potential. Outside of school she loves traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Ms. Doruntina Dervishi started as an intern at ILG school and joined our team as a Teaching Assistant in August 2022. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from AAB College.

Ms.Dervishi worked at Nini’s Education as a Manager/ Lego Education instructor for children’s courses. In this capacity, she was one of our collaborators in after-school activities for almost two years now. 

Ms. Dervishi has a true passion for working with children and helping them progress in all areas of their development. During her studies, she has held various internship positions and worked as a volunteer in NGOs related to youth and children’s activities. She has also attended numerous professional training after graduation. She continuously strives for personal and professional growth and development.

 In her free time, Ms. Dervishi enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, doing yoga, and watching her favorite TV series and movies.

Ms. Elizabeth Zans grew up in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. She attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she received a BFA and while living in Rome received an MFA from Temple University.

She began her teaching career as a visiting artist in a program affiliated with The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

She has taught in Indonesia, SE Turkey, and several countries in Africa in IB Programs and across all grades as well as serving as an IB examiner. Elizabeth is a practicing artist who looks forward to sharing her passion for the Arts with her students. She believes all students are naturally creative and that Visual Art encourages students to become lifelong learners who are inquisitive, keen observers of the world around them. She challenges students to question and evaluate information critically, to seek out and explore the links between subjects, and to develop an awareness of their own place in the world.

Mr. Ervin Turici is from Albania. He holds a Master’s Degree in English Teaching from the University of Foreign Languages in Tirana.He has received several certificates from International Baccalaureate. He lived and worked in Thailand for two years as a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Teacher at an IB World School.

Prior to moving to Thailand, Mr. Ervin worked in Tirana as an English Language Acquisition Teacher for five years, in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). 

Mr. Ervin has served the roles of Personal and CAS Supervisor and Extended Essay Supervisor while working in the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. He enjoys seeing his students succeed in the classroom and in their careers. He is also passionate about impacting the world and making it a better place for everyone to live. 

This will be Mr. Ervin’s first year at ILG School and he is excited for a successful academic year.