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Vlona Rexhepi – MYP Physical and Health Education

Ms. Vlona Rexhepi was born and raised in Slovenia. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sports from the University of Prishtina. She is in the process of completing her Master’s degree this year. Ms. Rexhepi is now trained in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Ms. Rexhepi was a professional table tennis player and played for the Slovenian national team and later for the Kosovo national team. Being a professional player, she had the opportunity to travel the world and to learn new things about different cultures.

Ms. Rexhepi joined ILG in 2017 as the PE assistant. Ms. Rexhepi also owns a gym called ‘BeeFit’ for children where the goal is developing motor skills and bringing joy to children.

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Gresa Kurti – PYP German and PYP Visual Arts

Ms. Gresa Kurti has over thirteen years of work experience as a communication and language specialist and art practitioner.  She graduated from the University of Pristina in 2012 with a BSc. degree in German Language and Literature, and currently finishing a

Master of Arts Degree in Ceramics Sculpture and Teaching at the University of Arts in Tirana, Albania.

 

Ms. Kurti  started working with the German language as an interpreter for a select few private companies in Kosovo. Between 2019-2021 she worked for a well-known private language school in Prishtina as a German Language Teacher. She also worked a freelance German communication and teaching specialist for high level individuals. She joined ILG School in January 2024.

In addition to her affinity for language and communication she has a deep-rooted artistic calling. In 2017, she founded her ceramics studio “Vjaskë” and in 2019 in Pristina, she debuted with her first exhibition titled “Eshkë Dashnie – Glimmer of Love” chosen in honor of the inauguration of Europe House supported by the Office of the European Union in Kosovo. 

Her passion for teaching led her to start individual and personalized pottery courses, and her drive for creating led Ms. Kurti to publish her first book titled “With hands in clay, ceramics for beginners”.

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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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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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Paddy Siyanga Knudsen – Secretary

Paddy Siyanga Knudsen is from Zambia (Southern Africa) and is a Development Economist by profession. She is currently an independent consultant and researcher as well as serving on various professional boards. She has lived and worked in Zambia, Tanzania, China, Malaysia and now in Kosovo for over a year, with her husband and two children who are both in ILG.

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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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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.

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Blerim Prenaj – Accountant