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Day Care Our Staff

Ferkije Pervetica – Grade 3 Teaching Assistant and Counselor Corner Teacher

Ms. Ferkije Pervetica holds a Master’s degree in Psychology: Learning Sciences from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Due to her distinguished achievements during her studies, Ms. Pervetica received multiple scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation in Kosovo, the University of Prishtina, and the Deutschlandstipendium in Germany.

Ms. Pervetica has previous experience as a teaching assistant at Ludwig Maximilian University in Germany and as an intern at the National Association of Autism in Kosovo. She strongly believes in the power of hands-on activities, group discussions, and curiosity driven classes, which help students learn how to learn.

Ms. Pervetica speaks Albanian, English, Turkish, and a little German. She enjoys exploring nature, reading, and taking care of cats.

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Our Staff Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

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. 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) and is a member of the Academy for International School Heads (AISH) and the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE). She is currently the President of the Kosovo International Schools’ Association (KISA) and also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for an 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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School Board

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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Our Staff School Board

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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Administration Staff

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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Petrit Cërvadiku – IT Support Specialist

Mr. Petrit Cërvadiku has been an integral part of ILG School since 2020, serving as the Technical Support and Social Media Assistant. With over 15 years of expertise in Information Technology and Management Information Systems, Mr. Cërvadiku brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to technological excellence.

Prior to joining ILG School, Mr. Cërvadiku spent eight years at Select Computers, where he was instrumental in advancing IT operations. His career also includes significant roles in IT management across various tech companies such as Bucaj Corporation, Ipko Telecom, Neptun, and Ricoh. His extensive background is further supported by eight international certifications, including credentials from Cisco and Microsoft, underscoring his proficiency and dedication to the field.

Mr. Cërvadiku’s decision to join ILG was driven by his alignment with the school’s values and vision. As he puts it, “I joined ILG because I am passionate about fostering an environment where students gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary to excel in a global job market.” His goal is to empower students to harness their potential and achieve success in their future careers.