SAHIL BATHIJA

ALEXEI O'BRIEN

My name is Alexei O’Brien and I am from Chicago, Illinois of the United States. I graduated from University of St. Thomas with a major in History (focused on secondary education) and a minor in Museum Studies in St. Paul, Minnesota. I have 80+ hours of teaching in Minnesota with tutoring and teaching here in Prague as well. I have wanted to become a teacher after I took some classes in education at my university.

During my free time I like to play my guitar, write music, and travel. I moved to Prague last year to be with my wife, who is Czech, and I am enjoying my time exploring this old historic city.

TRUPTI JOBANPUTRA

Hey guys! I am Trupti, a passionate educator and storyteller with roots in India and currently based in the delightful city of Prague. For me, storytelling and theatre are not just hobbies, but a way to ignite imaginations and foster creativity. However, teaching is where my true passion lies. There's nothing more fulfilling than communicating with children and spending quality time with them.

Understanding the minds of young learners and assisting them in their educational journey brings me immense joy. I believe in guiding them through their learning process and helping them progress and grow. It's an incredible experience to see the world through their innocent eyes and inspire them to become responsible future citizens.

Do you have any questions or want to know more? You can reach me by email at: trupti.jobanputra@anglozs.cz

MAREK ŠEDIVÝ

Hello! My name is Marek Šedivý and I am from Benešov near Prague. After graduating from an eight-year grammar school, I graduated with a degree in Primary School Teacher Training in Physical Education from the Faculty of Education at Charles University in Prague.  

 As a part of my internship, I taught all subjects in all grades at the first stage of Elementary School. My favourite subjects in elementary school include Science, Homeland Studies, Czech and Physical Education. I feel that being a teacher has a huge potential not only to fill inquisitive minds with knowledge and skills, but also to teach children skills, help them develop positive attitudes and values that will help them success in today and tomorrows society and to live happy and full lives. 

My hobbies include sports, music  both listening and playing (playing guitar and singing), painting, hikes in nature, family, friends, social activities of all kinds, school and word. 

I look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, you can reach me by e-mail marek.sedivy@anglozs.cz. 

NICK DOYON

Do you have any questions or want to know more? You can reach me by email at: nicholas.doyon@anglozs.cz.

EVA HALBERŠTÁTOVÁ

Do you have any questions or want to know more? You can reach me by email at: eva.halberstatova@anglozs.cz.

ADÉLA BERANOVÁ

Hi! My name is Adéla Beranová, I am from the city called Most but I live in Prague for three years now. I graduated at university in Plzen with focus on art and painting. I also own certificates for history, media education and art graphics. After my study, I worked at a preschool and finish my degree at Masarykova univerzita in Brno with specialization for logopedia and surdopedia. I was also a co-teacher for secundary level at elementary school and was leading an art class. Now I am really focused on Czech language subject which I like to teach in modern way with focused on feedback from the kids and finding the best what fits them. 

When I am not working, I like to read, draw, travel, going to galleries and meeting friends. I like animals and art.

I look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, you can reach me by e-mail adela.beranova@anglozs.cz. 

ALŽBĚTA KUBCOVÁ

Hello, my name is Alžběta Kubcová and I teach Czech language for foreigners at the Anglofoní základní škola, and I also work here as a special pedagogue (I teach children with special educational needs). 

Although I first studied economics at the University of Economics in Prague, and for a short time worked in the economics department at Charles University and also in the media as an editor and head of the editorial office of regional newspapers, the majority of my practice is in the field of education. At the second university, I graduated with a master's degree in elementary school teaching and special pedagogy. I have already taught at several elementary, secondary and also high schools in Prague, and for several years I am also involved in the continuing education of teaching staff (DVPP) and the Czech curriculum for elementary education (MŠMT). 

In my classes, I like to use a lot of different educational methods and tools, such as games and songs on the computer, smart boards and various educational applications, which the children really enjoy, and they can continue to practice Czech in the afternoon and at home. The rules of our class, which we created with the children at the Anglofonní základní škole, are very simple: 1. we speak Czech, 2. we listen to each other, 3. we take care of - the class, our school things and each other, and 4. we smile, because learning it is sweet as …. for example a gummy bear! :-)

Do you have a question? You can reach me by email: alzbeta.kubcova@anglozs.

RAAVI SINGH

Hi I’m Raavi Singh. I’m from India but been living in Prague for two years and been teaching preschoolers for a little less than 2 years now as well. I started teaching at anglofoni last year December. I studied arts and that’s my hobby as well which makes it so much more fun working with kids and exploring their creativity that we loose somehow is the schooling system. At the end of the day no matter what career, a little bit of creativity always helps to make it better. I’m teaching English, arts and everything in between to the preschool class and science/art club in after school. 

I love traveling and incorporating real life issues and needs into fun activities. Doing the most I can that felt like our teachers missed out on. I’d love to hear from you, if you have any suggestions regarding your kids and/or any complains. Together we can make it better for them that we didn’t get.

You can contact me at: raavi.singh@anglozs.cz.

ZACHARY ACKMAN

My name is Zachary Ackman and I am from New York City, United States of America. I have a B.A. in history and a M.A. in adolescent social studies. I will be teaching IT and 3D printing to the older students and hope that we will able to make some cool things together. I beleive that education is a key factor in childrens future success and hope that their time at school can be both fruitful and engaging. I hope that my classes help students find subjects and fields that they will want to persue outside of the class and throughout their lives.

Do you have any questions or want to know more? You can reach me by email at: zachary.ackman@anglozs.cz.

ISEL AGUILAR

¡Hola! My name is Isel Aguilar, originally from Mexico an EFL teacher. I've had the incredible opportunity to call Czech republic my home for the past four years. Upon moving to Prague, I transitioned into teaching Spanish to foreigners. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds, each with their own motivations for learning Spanish. 

As an educator, my love for teaching Spanish to foreigners stems from the belief that there's something magical about breaking down linguistic barriers and opening doors to new worlds. At Anglofonni, I strive to create an immersive and supportive learning atmosphere where students can not only acquire language skills but also gain a deeper understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Do you have any questions or want to know more? You can reach me by email at: isel.aguilar@anglozs.cz

VERONIKA SEDLÁKOVÁ

Hello! My name is Veronika Sedláková and I’m on of the after school teachers. I was born in Košice, a town in the east of Slavakia, where I graduated from a grammer school and afterwards moved to Prague to study medicine. I’m currently in the 4th year of Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University. One of the reasons I enjoy working in the Anglofonní ZŠ is that I consider specializing in pediatrics in the future.
As an after school teacher, I lead origami and drama club. I love when children come up with new ways to improve the activities we do and tell me their own ideas. This always makes it more interesting and fun!
In my free time, I enjoy running, hiking and baking.

You can reach me at: veronika.sedlakova@anglozs.cz.

NIKOLA BARAĆ

Hello everyone! My name is Nikola Barać and I am coming from Serbia. I was born in southwestern Serbia in city of Novi Pazar. After elementary school, I moved to another city where I enrolled into Music Gymnasium as well as School of Economics. At the year of 2015 I moved again, this time to Belgrade, where I study at Faculty of Music at departments of Music Theory and Composition. I graduated at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre as a scholar of Erasmus+ program. Currently, I am on PhD studies of Music Theory. During my studies, I used to work as a music pedagogue at state kindergartens. Parallel with that, I was working as Music journalist at Serbian national television. Also, I used to work as a music teacher in one primary school and than in the biggest Music Gymnasium in my country.   

I am glad that I am part of this wonderful school here in Prague. My main goals as a music teacher is to provide all my knowledge and experience to young and talented children, as well as make for them optimal conditions to show and develop their maximum potential. We sing in our choir, learn different varieties of music genres, play in afterschool clubs. Join us on this music journey!     

You can reach me at: nicola.barac@anglozs.cz.

ELA GATIALOVÁ

Hi everybody! 

I’m Ela from Prievidza, Slovakia. I attended primary and part of high school in Liverpool, England. I then went on to finish my high school education at a bilingual grammar school in Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia. Currently, I am in my 4th year at Second Faculty of Medicine at Charles University with the hopes of becoming a pediatrician. 

In my free time I enjoy running or hiking, reading and going to the theater. I have always loved learning languages and working with children, which also led me to work as an Au Pair in France. 

My main role at Anglofonní is teaching afterschool. I particularly enjoy doing science, cooking or crafts clubs. I love seeing how children thrive when in a safe, supportive environment. 

My email is: ela.gatialova@anglozs.cz. 

JUDR. MGR. ZDENĚK DVOŘÁK, PH.D

Greetings! My name is Zdeněk Dvořák and I am the founder and director of our school. I graduated from the Faculty of Law at Charles University and also received a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Arts at Masarykovy University. Currently I am studying Primary Education at Charles University with the hope of gaining more experiences and learning more about teaching. In addition, I have completed two years of study at the University of Wales. Since 2008 I have worked at a foreign multinational company and I have experienced daily contact with foreign colleagues. 

I contemplated moving with my two sons for work and better educational opportunities to the UK. In the end we stayed in Prague and I decided to start Anglofonni Elementary School. Thanks to my graduate degree in psychology I developed an interest in education. My experience practicing law has made it easier for me to fulfill the legal and administrative requirements associated with establishing and operating a school. 

Do you have any questions or want to know more? You can reach me by email at: zdenek.dvorak@anglozs.cz. 

ING. KATARÍNA DVOŘÁKOVÁ

I was born in Vranov nad Topľou, where I graduated from high school of economics. I received my degree at the Slovak University of Agriculture in 2008, where I studied Garden and Landscape Architecture. My studies reflected my talents for mathematics, artistic creation and love for the environment.

From 2015, I am the Chairperson of the Administrative Council at the founder of the school. In 2018, I took a teaching assistant course and started to perform this position at Anglofonní základní škola. At present I support learners at lessons of Czech language, mathematics, primary science and other subjects.