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Rachel MacKinnon – Executive Director.

Ms. Rachel MacKinnon holds a Master of Arts in Education Management: International Schools from Oxford Brookes University and a Bachelor of Education with Honors and Qualified Teacher Status from the University of Plymouth in England, UK. She has experience with three of the four International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes – Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Ms. MacKinnon has served as a workshop leader, school visitor, consultant and curriculum connections provider for the IB Educator Network since 2005. 

 

Ms. MacKinnon also has experience with the Cambridge International, British National, and Australian National Curriculums. Officially trained as a CIS/WASC/NCCT accreditation team member, she has served as an Accreditation Officer in schools. She is familiar with Cognia (formerly AdvancED), attended the Academy for International School Heads (AISH) and is a member of the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE). She is currently the President of the Kosovo International Schools’ Association (KISA), a Toddle Ambassador and also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Uptown International School in Cairo, Egypt.

 

Ms. MacKinnon is fortunate enough to have lived in Albania, Australia, China, England, Germany, Greece, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, The Bahamas, USA, Wales, Zambia and now, Kosovo! 

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Martin Schyllert – Board Chair

Martin Schyllert lived in Kosovo 2017-2019 and had two children attending ILG.
During these years Martin took on the role of chairman of the board as well as a short stint as interim executive director. With an international professional background in administration and HR, Martin enjoys being a part of assisting ILG  becoming the best version of itself.” 
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Kasper Hansen – Board Member

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Daorsa Uka – Administration Officer

Ms. Daorsa Uka started as an intern at ILG School in 2021 and quickly became part of the team. Ms. Uka hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. She is well organized and able to multitask while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail. She is an auntie to 14 kids, and a vital part of our community.

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Partin Pruthi – Board Treasurer

Partin Pruthi is a legal expert specializing in Finance, Information Technology, and Data Protection. He serves on the Board of ILG as the Treasurer, and is committed to ensuring long-term sustainability of the School.
He also currently serves as the Head of the Legal Department at TEB in Kosovo. In this capacity, he leads the bank’s legal operations and also represents TEB in the Legal Committee of the Kosovo Banking Association, where he holds the position of Chairman.
His professional focus encompasses finance, corporate governance, compliance, cybersecurity, AI, and blockchains, areas in which he has provided counsel to numerous startups and established companies in Kosovo to mitigate legal risks and streamline operations. Additionally, Partin contributes to the development of legal infrastructure in Kosovo through his involvement in various committees and initiatives aimed at advancing the banking sector’s legal framework.

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Paddy Siyanga Knudsen – Board Member

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Marc Abrioux – Vice Chair

Marc Abrioux Born in France, educated in that country, in the UK and in Canada, Marc Abrioux considers himself to be fully bilingual . Having started to teach the IB Diploma a few years after its introduction, he has occupied several positions in national and international schools, including that of Head of two IB World Schools. Since his retirement, in addition to contributing to the development of IB programmes as an examiner, author, workshop leader and team leader for IB authorization and evaluation visits, Dr Abrioux has served as a consultant to numerous schools across the world.

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ILG is Kosovo’s first International Baccalaureate World School!

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ILG IS KOSOVO’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL!

ILG is Kosovo’s first International Baccalaureate World School!

12 May 2021

  • Pristina, – The Pristina-based International Learning Group (ILG) School has been further authorized by the prestigious international foundation “International Baccalaureate” (IB) for the Middle Primary Years Programme (PYP). The ILG School was established in 2004 and is now officially authorized as the first and only school in Kosovo providing the internationally recognized educational programmes of the International Baccalaureate. This important milestone was achieved following the implementation of a rigorous authorization process that lasted for several years. The IB – and now the ILG School – provides an education fit for a globalized world: the IB emphasizes the personal development of students who shall benefit from being well prepared for college life across the world. 
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Lorian Viola – US Embassy Representative

Dr. Lorian Viola is an international development specialist with over 15 years of global experience across public service, academia, and the nonprofit sector. She has maintained a career-long commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of children. Her work has spanned continents and contexts—from leading children’s literacy and health initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa, to engaging with resilient youth in marginalized communities in Honduras, and supporting newly-resettled refugee children in the United States. Across each setting, Dr. Viola has prioritized amplifying children’s voices and ensuring their needs are addressed. Her efforts are rooted in a deep belief in equity, inclusion, and the transformative potential of early investment in children’s lives. Dr. Viola currently serves as a Strategic Planning Specialist with USAID/Kosovo. 

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Johanna Means – Head of Inclusion

Johanna Means is from a small town called Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania (USA). Yes, it is the town that the movie ‘Groundhog Day’ is made after if you have ever seen that movie. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh (USA) with a Master of Education in Mental and Physical Disabilities. Dr. Means has worked in education around the world for 11 years before deciding to further her education, graduating with a Doctor of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Special Education from Gwynedd Mercy University in Philadelphia (USA).

 

In her personal life, she has a passion for traveling and spending time with her fur-baby, Livy. My philosophy is to live your life with passion. Be passionate about the work you do, the community you serve, and the differences you can make. Educators have such a crucial role in helping students develop a love of learning.

 

Dr. Means has worked with all ages – including university level. She is looking forward to embracing the opportunity of leading the elementary school for ILG.