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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. 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.

Isabel Bautzmann was born and raised in Germany. She just graduated from NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in Meppel, the Netherlands with her Bachelor of Education. In her study course International Teacher Education for Primary Schools (ITEps) she minored in Inclusive and Early Childhood Education.

Through studying internationally, she had the chance to experience different international schools, curricula and multilingual settings in the Netherlands, Germany, and Kosovo. Ms Bautzmann is familiar with ILG’s philosophies, values and routines as she successfully completed one of her teaching practices at ILG in the spring of 2022.

Ms Bautzmann is beyond excited to rejoin the ILG community and teach her home language German.

Ms. Jovelyn delos Santos holds a Master of Arts degree in Teaching and a BA in Media Communication. She used to teach at the University level in her home country, the Philippines before she moved to teach in an IB school in Indonesia in 2008. She was the IB Diploma Coordinator and head of language of the same school. Ms. delos Santos has extensive IB training and is an examiner for Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma Programme.

After her BA, she worked as a journalist in a major broadsheet in her country, the Philippine Daily Inquirer. She went on and taught journalism, development communication and language at the University level before deciding to move to international teaching. Currently, she is a visiting professor for the MA language program of Lyceum of the Philippines.

Ms. Delos Santos will be coming to ILG School from her school in Cambodia where she holds the position of director of Model United Nations, language and TOK teacher. She trains middle and high school students in the art of diplomacy, resolution writing and debating. She is passionate about developing students who imbibe the values of tolerance, international-mindedness, caring as well as becoming changemakers in their communities. She also received training to assist students in University admissions, college essay writing, and scholarships.

Latif Hasi is an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a passion for science and mathematics. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree, further expanding his knowledge and expertise.

Mr. Hasi’s dedication to his field is exemplified by his role as a corresponding author in two published scientific papers: “Seismic Hazard Analysis by Neo-Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis Approach (NDSHA) for Kosovo” and “Determination of the Velocity of Seismic Waves for the Location of Seismic Station of Zatriq, Kosovo.”

Mr. Hasi possesses a profound interest in mathematics and recognizes its significance in enriching the study of physics. He firmly believes that effective teaching goes beyond the mere transfer of information. Instead, it should focus on sparking students’ imaginations and nurturing their innate desire to learn.

Mr. Hasi strives to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive and develop a lifelong passion for learning. He joined ILG in 2021 and is excited to return to continue teaching MYP and DP Physics and DP Mathematics in the secondary school.

Ms. Laura Delgado was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She started her musical journey at the “Centro de Education Musical Moderna “ (CEMM) where she completed all of her Piano and Music Theory Certifications of the ABRSM, from Grades 1 through 6. Then, Moved to Princeton, New Jersey to pursue her Bachelor’s in Music Education with a concentration in Voice at Westminster Choir College. Laura has worked as a teacher for a variety of grades, from Nursery all the way to grade 12. As a Musician, Laura plays several instruments such as Piano, Ukulele, Cello, and is a Vocal Pedagogue. She has sung various Masterpieces like the Mozart Requiem, Bach’s B minor Mass, and Handel’s Messiah with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Holding a love for international teaching, Laura always lived by the
intercultural exchange of experiences and knowledge. Loving how much one can learn from a student and a place as a teacher and a person.

Ms. Liz Emmert graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, with her Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education with endorsements in both reading and teaching English as second language. She is originally from a Topeka, Kansas.

Ms. Emmert became a familiar face to ILG this spring while she completed her student teaching experience through her University. Teaching internationally has been Ms. Emmert’s goal for quite some time now and she is so excited to begin her teaching journey here at ILG.