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Mr. Kean Kehoe is an experienced educator with a background in English and History. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and History, with Classical Studies as an additional subject, as well as Master’s degrees in Post-Primary Education and European History.

Mr. Kehoe has taught in Ireland, Spain, and Kosovo across public and private schools and language academies. Since 2021, he has also worked with the State Examinations Commission in Ireland as an examiner and invigilator. He holds qualifications in English Language Teaching to Adults and Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

He is excited to bring his international teaching experience and passion for education to the ILG School community.

Izzet Özkal is an experienced science educator with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry Teaching from Gazi University. He has extensive experience teaching students across a range of age groups and academic levels.

At ILG School, his teaching experience includes IB Diploma Programme (DP) Chemistry, MYP Chemistry, MYP Mathematics, and MYP Integrated Science. He is passionate about inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning, supporting students in developing scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to apply their knowledge to real-world contexts.

Mr. Özkal holds an IBDP Chemistry Certificate and an MYP Interdisciplinary Unit (IDU) Certificate. His professional interests include laboratory-based learning, scientific literacy, interdisciplinary teaching, and developing students’ analytical and independent learning skills.

Ariana is a German Language educator with a strong academic background in German Language and Literature and German as a Foreign Language. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in German Language and Literature from the University of Prishtina and has completed her Master’s studies in German as a Foreign Language (Deutsch als Fremdsprache).

She has been part of ILG School for the past year, teaching German Language Acquisition across the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes. Her experience across the IB frameworks has allowed her to work with students of different ages and levels of language development.

Her professional development includes IB Category 1 training in Building Your IB Programme: Primary Years, as well as Category 1 and Category 2 training in German Ab Initio. She has also completed three modules of the Goethe-Institut’s Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL) programme.

Ariana is passionate about creating engaging and purposeful language-learning experiences that build students’ confidence, communication skills, and appreciation for the German language and culture.

Oscar So is an experienced educator with a strong academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Language Studies, and Educational Administration. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the Open University of Hong Kong, an MEd in Educational Administration and School Management, and an MSc in Statistics from the University of Hong Kong. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Language Studies (English) from the Open University of Hong Kong.

His diverse academic background reflects a strong combination of subject expertise, educational leadership, and analytical skills, supporting his commitment to meaningful learning and effective educational practice.

Donika Ismajli is an artist, designer, and educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Prishtina. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Innovation Design, further developing her expertise in creative thinking, visual communication, and innovative design.

Donika began her journey at ILG School as a Teaching Assistant in EY3 and Visual Arts before becoming a Design Support Teacher and teaching UFLI to Grades 1 and 2. She currently serves as an MYP Design Teacher and Grade 9 Homeroom Teacher.

With a background in art and design, Donika is passionate about creativity, problem-solving, and student-centred learning. She encourages students to explore ideas, embrace challenges, and develop confidence as independent thinkers.

Her professional development includes IB PYP Category 1 Building Your IB Programme, as well as training in anti-bullying and dyslexia. She is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students can express their ideas and take creative risks.

Anila is an Elementary Substitute Teaching Assistant at ILG School and is currently in her second year in this role. She is grateful to be part of the ILG community and values the supportive IB environment in which she continues to learn and grow.

She has completed IB PYP Category 1 Building Your IB Programme, along with professional training in anti-bullying and dyslexia. Anila is also a second-year Master’s student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Tetova, bringing valuable knowledge of child development, communication, and individual needs to her work with students.

Before joining ILG, she gained experience supporting children with special educational needs as a personal and teaching assistant. This experience strengthened her understanding of inclusion and the importance of creating safe, supportive learning environments.

Anila is passionate about working with children and is committed to continuous learning and professional growth while contributing positively to the ILG community.

Ms. Endrita Ibishi joined the ILG School community in November 2024 as a Visual Arts Teacher. She holds a Master’s degree in Visual Arts from the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” and has experience working in international school settings in Kosovo.

Ms. Ibishi is passionate about creativity, inquiry, and helping students express their ideas through art. She has worked with students of different ages and abilities, creating engaging opportunities to explore a variety of materials, techniques, and artistic ideas. Her students’ work has received international recognition, including being featured on CNN.

As an IB educator, Ms. Ibishi has completed professional development in both the PYP and MYP, including MYP Arts and Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning in the MYP. She is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where students feel confident to experiment, take creative risks, and develop their artistic identities.

In her free time, Ms. Ibishi enjoys travelling, photography, visual arts, and exploring new creative ideas and techniques. She is excited to continue her journey at ILG School and inspire students to become creative, curious, and confident lifelong learners.

Vlora Rexha is an experienced education professional with over 15 years of experience as an Early Years Lead in England. She has extensive expertise in supporting children’s learning, development, wellbeing, and individual educational needs, and has worked closely with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Ms. Rexha holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bath Spa University, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a Level 4 Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) qualification, and a Level 2 qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.

For the past year and a half, she has been based in Kosovo, working at an IB school as an Early Years Teacher and Early Years Coordinator, where she has continued to develop her expertise in Early Childhood Education, curriculum planning, and team coordination.

Albana Kqiku is an Early Years Specialist at ILG School, bringing six years of experience in education. She began her career as a Substitute Teacher and later spent three years working as a Teaching Assistant, gaining valuable experience supporting young learners and their individual needs.

She is currently completing her studies in Education, Care and Wellbeing and is passionate about creating warm, engaging, and supportive learning environments where children can explore, develop new skills, and learn through play and movement.

Albana is committed to continuous professional growth and looks forward to contributing to the ILG community in her new role.