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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

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Leah Manalo – Admissions Officer

Ms. Leah Manalo was born and raised in the Philippines, where she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, majoring in General Science. After graduation, she moved to Dubai, UAE, to join her mother. While in Dubai, Leah pursued a post-graduate study and passed six core subjects as part of an MBA program. She intends to continue her studies and complete the master’s degree program in the coming years.

 

Leah worked for more than 12 years for different international companies such as BMW/AGMC and the University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE where she gained extensive work experience in accounting, administration, and customer service.

 

Leah has been living in Kosovo for more than two years now with her husband (a Kosovo citizen) and their two daughters. Before joining ILG, Leah worked as an online English tutor for over a year at a local language school in Kosovo.

 

Leah is very excited to be part of the ILG Family and looking forward to this new chapter of her career.

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Lorian Viola – US Embassy Representative

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Our Staff Speciality Teachers

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.