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Management
Ing. Alice Štunda | |
 | Founder and Owner |
 | stunda@sunnycanadian.cz |
 | +420 605 241 168 |
Education:
Institut of Chemical Technology, Praha, Engineering degree
Other Courses/Qualifications:
Business Management, Canada
Alice moved to Kanady after graduation. There she worked as a chemical engineer on oil drilling. She returned to her homeland in 2001 and in 2002 she established a bilingual kindergarten school in Hlubočinka. She continued in her efforts, and in 2009 opened a new building of bilingual Kindergarten, Elementary School and Grammar in Zdiměřice. In 2013 she was awarded as a businesswoman of the year in the Middle-Sized Business category.
Hobbies:
Alice likes to travel, sports, gardening, and she is also interested in interior design.
PhDr. Kateřina Kožnarová
Elementary School and High School Principal
| +420 739 692 610 |
| koznarova@sunnycanadian.cz |
PhDr. Kateřina Kožnarová | |
| Elementary School and High School Principal |
| koznarova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 739 692 610 |
Education:
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education - Ph.D. program
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education – PH.D. from Pedagogical psychology
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education – Master degree in Biology and social sciences
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
University of London – Certificate in What Future in Education program
University of Yale – Certificate in The Science of Well-being program
Association of Mediators of the Czech Republic – accredited and active mediator
And many other training courses, internships in the role of organizer, trainer and participant
Kateřina is a practical innovator in education. She is the author of the Student-Organized Learning concept, including several forms of digital support for autonomous education. At the school she led, she created a concept for the development of robotics and technology and led workshops focused on technology in education. She is also came up with the concept of the Teachers Innovation and Inspiration Fair (started in 2018). Mrs. Kožnarová founded the Counseling Center for Mental Health of Students and their Academic Development and the community project "Rubik's Choir" aimed at the development and well-being of teachers. She has also created a structure for innovative cooperation with parents. She was a project manager for the TEDx conference and spoke at a number of conferences, such as PREF 2019, MENSA Conference 2018 and 2019.
Hobbies:
Kateřina likes expedition cycling and dancing. With her two dogs, she is involved in dogs’ sports and canistherapy.
Ing. Alexandra Kolářová
Office Manager
| +420 731 470 134 |
| kolarova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| asistent@sunnycanadian.cz |
| assistant@sunnycanadian.cz |
Ing. Alexandra Kolářová | |
| Office Manager |
| kolarova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| asistent@sunnycanadian.cz |
| assistant@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 731 470 134 |
Education:
University of Economics, Prague, Faculty of International Relations
Alexandra has work experience particularly as an English teacher, translator or as a guide. Thanks to her three children she bacame more interested in education, which eventually led her to work in this type of environment. She likes her job in SCIS, especially for its meaningfulness, dynamics and diversity, and last but not least for the international atmosphere.
Hobbies:
Alexandra is a great traveler. She has visited and traveled a lots of countries, from South America to Indonesia, and she still has plenty ideas for futher adventure trips. Other great hobbies include reading books and watching films as well as fine art.
Mgr. et Mgr. Michael Marzian
Vice Principal of English Studies and Modern Languages
| + 420 739 369 074 |
| marzian@sunnycanadian.cz |
Mgr. et Mgr. Michael Marzian | |
| Vice Principal of English Studies and Modern Languages |
| marzian@sunnycanadian.cz |
| + 420 739 369 074 |
Education:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville- Bachelor of Arts – History
Bowling Green State University- Master of Arts – History, German
Additional Courses:
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Michael was born in Palos Heights, Illinois, a small suburb of Chicago. He received his degrees from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. He has many years of teaching experience at both primary levels as well as at University.
He enjoys Prague, as the city was the backdrop to his Master's Thesis. He also loves traveling and often travels to Austria to visit friends he made at University.
Mgr. Michaela Kašparová
Vice Principal for Elementary School - 2nd Stage and High School
| +420 734 570 671 |
| kasparova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Mgr. Michaela Kašparová | |
| Vice Principal for Elementary School - 2nd Stage and High School |
| kasparova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 570 671 |
Education:
Charles University, Prague: Masters of teaching French and Czech and Literature for 2nd and 3rd stageThe Calendonian School, intensive study of French and English
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Intensive course of French –Nice, France
Intensive course of French – Institut International de Rambouillet, France
Snowboard instructor
After teaching adult learners in James Cook Languages, Michaela joined Sunny Canadian School in September 2010. She can use and combine all the previous experience and that´s one of the reasons why she loves her job very much.
Hobbies:
Michaela likes skiing and snowboarding. She used to play field hockey for many years. Now she enjoys working with children, especially organizing thematic events, celebrations or preparing creative programs.
Bc. Clive Allen | |
| Vice Principal of STEAM Education and Sports |
| allen@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 605 460 747 |
Education:
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT): Ordinary Degree in Chemical Technology
University College Cork (UCC): Bachelor of Science in the Physical Sciences
Additional courses/ qualifications:
i-to-i TEFL course
Cambridge CELTA
Diploma in Health and Safety in the Work Place (UCC)
Certificate in Biotechnology from Tallaght Institute of Technology
Clive comes from Ireland and has been teaching science at SCIS since 2013. He has taught Science from grade 6 up to grade 11. He took a career break for the school year 2018 – 2019 to be a full time Dad. He has spent 10 years studying Science at University College Cork where he earned his BSc in Science Teaching. He is now fully recharged and looking forward to teaching the best students in the World.
Clive enjoys playing Irish Football, Rugby and all things science.
Mgr. Alena Kosová, MBA | |
| Kindergarten Principal |
| kosova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 466 583 |
Education:
Edu Effective Business School - MBA - Coaching and Mentoring and Leadership
Catholic University in Ružomberok, PF IJF - Department of Special Education and Pedagogy of the Mentally Handicapped (MŠMT Nostrification - Kindergarten teacher, Elementary School teacher of the 1st stage, Special Primary School teacher of the 2nd stage, a Special Education teacher in schools and educational institutions)
Jan Amos Comenius University - Special Pedagogy and Education
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Qualification in school management
Mediator - accredited mediation training
Principal as coach - coaching style of school management
Training of language skills according to Elkonin
Sfumato - flowing reading
Stimulation program for preschoolers and children with postponement of school attendance - Maxík
SPU signals at the beginning of school attendance
School maturity and enrollment to school
Diagnosis of preschoolers skills
Developmental and psychological aspects of game of preschool and early school aged children as indicators of emotional disorders and behavior
Alena has been involved in the education and bringing up of children since she was 18 when she started going to summer and winter camps as a leader. She completed a course for trainers of parents with children and for pre-school children under the Czech Sokol municipalities. She has got experience from primary school and kindergarten as a teacher and educatoress. She works in the Elkonin Initiative - preparation for reading - as a lecturer of pre-grapheme and grapheme stage courses. She considers it very important for preschool children to develop phonemic awareness and other abilities and skills that contribute to the proper development of reading. Together with other completed courses, it creates a comprehensive complex of knowledge in the field of preschool and early school pedagogy. As a special educationalist, she individually works with preschool and school children in various areas (diagnostics of school maturity, intervention activities, etc.).
Work motto: "I draw on my professional and parental experience".
Mission: "I listen, create mutual positive bonds and care for them, try to understand and unconditionally accept children."
Vision: Kindergarten full of HAPPY CHILDREN.
Hobbies:
Alena is active in her work and private life. Direct communication, understanding, honesty, mindfulness and joy from everyday little things are her guiding principles and values. In her free time, she devotes herself to her family and her interests - she likes going to the nature, practicing yoga, riding a bike and going to the theater or other cultural events.
Bc. Samantha Prior | |
| Head of English studies KG |
| prior@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 570 281 |
Education:
Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, Specialization in Early Childhood Education
After finishing her studies in 2007, Samantha decided to travel abroad and ended up settling in the Czech Republic. In Prague, Sam obtained a Certificate to teach English as a second language through TEFL. She has been teaching in Prague for the past 8 years. She loves children and enjoys spending time learning with them, she finds them the natural comedians of life and is always having fun with them.
Hobbies:
Samantha enjoys travelling, camping, dinner parties and the European cultural scene.
Mgr. Jitka Hošková
Activities and Marketing Manager
| +420 241 430 824 / +420 734 570 670 |
| activities@sunnycanadian.cz |
Mgr. Jitka Hošková | |
| Activities and Marketing Manager |
| activities@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 241 430 824 / +420 734 570 670 |
Education:
Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Department of translating and interpreting, Prague, Czech Republic
Univerzita Palackého, Teaching qualification for stage 2 and secondary schools
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
The American University, International Business, Washington D.C., USA
Moscow State Linguistic University, Russian language and literature, 6 months, Moscow, Russia
Faculty of Law, Charles University, Law for Court Interpreters, Prague , Czech Republic
Career Counsellor – National qualification exam
After graduation Jitka started working as an Executive Assistant for a Dutch engineering company Tebodin b.v. Then, for more than 13 years she was employed at the Canadian Embassy in Prague as a Senior Commercial Officer responsible for Canadian exports to the Czech Republic. Since 2013 she has been working for Sunny Canadian International School as a Marketing and Activities manager.
Hobbies:
Jitka loves all animals and she always has number of them at home. She was keen on gymnastics and loves all sports. She is a mother of two children.
Ing. Pavel Zikán | |
| Economist |
| ekonom@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 733 177 763 |
Education:
Czech University od Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Economics and Management
Studying economics, management and statistics predetermined Pavel's further professional development. He worked for several years as a Project Manager and Sales Director, where he was focused on finding investment opportunities. His analytical thinking helped him in fnancial analysis of companies and real estate.
Hobbies:
Pavel likes to travel, enjoys tennis and volleyball, spends time with his family. When he needs to relax, he loves to be alone in the woods.
Lenka Sapíková | |
| Kitchen Manager |
| kuchyn@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 570 280 |
Education:
Secondary Hotel School, Prague
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Production of pralines
Arranger course
Photographic course
Lenka worked for many years in leading positions in catering in the top-class hotels. She was also a member of the National Chef and Pastry Team (AKC) for four years and represented the Czech Republic in many international competitions. She competed for example in Africa, China, Singapore, Cyprus) and won many prestigious awards.
Hobbies:
Lenka is devoted to confectionery and likes to arrange. She also likes walking, cycling, and in winter snowboarding.
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Tomáš Hruška, DiS. | |
| Facilities Manager |
| facilities@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 249 627 |
Education:
ATVS Palestra, Praha, Sport Management
Tomas has been sporty since his childhood, so his study was focused on sport. However, during his part-time jobs during his studies, he worked mainly in the construction industry. Gradually he enjoyed the area of maintenance and real estate management more and more. He gained lots of experience and skills, and made his interest a new prefession. He has been with Sunny Canadian since 2012.
Hobbies:
Tomáš focuses mainly on sports activities. With family and friends, he enjoys alpine tourism, camping, boating, mountain biking, and in winter skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.
School counseling team
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Mgr. Bc. Vendula Brožová, DiS. | |
| Self Guardian Councelor |
| brozova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education - Master's degree in Special Education
Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Education - Bachelor's degree in Special Education for Correctional Facility Workers
Police Academy of the Czech Republic, Faculty of Security Studies - Bachelor's degree in Security Legal Studies
Higher vocational school of pedagogy and social studies - graduate specialist in the field of Social Pedagogy
Additional Courses:
Study to perform a specialized activity - prevention of socially pathological phenomena
Comprehensive crisis intervention
Pupils problematic behavior
Psychology of trauma, possibilities of diagnosis and intervention in the school environment
Self-harm in children and adolescents
Boundaries in working with the client and working with the client's limits
Empowering and promoting strengths in the helping conversation
Self-experiential stress program for co-therapists of client outing programs
Training for hobby activity club instructors
Vendula has been involved in pedagogy, psychology and etopedics since high school. Professionally, she visited both the state and private spheres in education, but also in other fields. In her youth, she was involved in the non-profit sector focused on drug addiction prevention. For a long time she worked in institutional education and with foreigners. She also worked as a special school teacher in elementary schools. She focused on education during the preparation and implementation of Local Action Plans for MAS Polabí. Now she wants to use her knowledge and experience for the benefit of students, parents and teachers at Sunny Canadian in the position of a Self-Guardian Councelor.
Hobbies:
In her free time, Vendula likes to read and educate herself. She likes walks and trips with her sons or visiting the theater or gallery. Thanks to her long-term work with foreigners, she also liked getting to know new cultures and people.
Mgr. Petra Dvořáková | |
| Special Teacher |
| dvorakova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Faculty of Education, Charles University, Prague – teaching childen with special needs
Petra comes from Prague. She is interested in SYNESIS Endowment Fund, which focuses on supporting education in the field of health care and medicine. In recent years, she worked as a volunteer at the National Institute for Autism and also at the Diagnostic Institute in Hodkovičky.
Petra likes sports, especially running and skiing. She also loves traveling and reading.
Mgr. Pavlína Havránková | |
| School Councelor |
| havrankova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of New York in Prague – psychology
Pavlína has long been involved in psychology, which is also her biggest hobby. She has experience with tutoring children of various ages and working in non-profit organizations focusing on foreigners and child psychology.
Hobbies:
Pavlína likes to spend her free time by tourism, travelling, language learning, and sports.
Mgr. Markéta Horsáková | |
| School Counselor and School Guidance Counselor |
| horsakova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education, Master degree in Pedagogy, Psychology, Etopedics
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Mediator - accredited mediation training
Educational laboratory - Formative assessment for 1st and 2nd stage of ES
Czech Union of the Deaf - sign language
Numerous trainings in the field of pedagogy, psychology, behavioral disorders
Markéta has been teaching and educating people of all ages for more than 24 years. She worked in private, state and international schools, she educated diplomats at embassies, worked as a Hotline Consultant. As a Senior Teacher, she guided teams of lecturers and ensured the quality of teaching in the Czech Republic and abroad. Long-term experience at all school levels (ES 1st and 2nd grades, HS and universities) enables her to understand the needs of students, teachers as well as parents.
Hobbies:
Markéta is a big gourmand, loves to travel, is interested in classical and alternative medicine, martial arts, collects crystals, likes movies and sophisticated humor.
Mgr. Monika Jelínková | |
| Career Advisor |
| jelinkovam@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of West Bohemia, Master's degree in Psychology and Family Education, teaching for high schools.
Additional Courses:
Coach with a focus on training in systemic coaching
HR Manager - People management forum, professional education
Hogan assessment certification
Certificate personal profile analysis system Thomas
Institute For International Research Gmbh - personnel marketing
Effective communication - Graphia
Monika devoted a large part of her professional life to HR. She worked as an HR partner in several corporations. Her profession was still intertwined with education and teaching psychology, both in high school or adults. She also worked as an educational consultant. She has a very rich and diverse experience in conducting selection procedures for various job positions. Employee development, working with teams, building a personal and employer brand. She perceives the world of work and school as connected vessels.
Hobbies:
Monika loves painting, practicing yoga, she also loves travelling and great food, likes Relax in the forest.
Back Office
Zuzana Černá | |
| Financial Coordinator |
| cerna@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Sport school, České Budějovice
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Study and teaching guide
Business communication workshop
Franchising is an exact Science license
Zuzka is from Znojmo and thanks to competing in rifle shooting, she went to Sport school in České Budějovice. She moved to Prague due to a job offer, taught at a private school for several years and then work in one of the largest Czech real estate franchises. She managed development and investment projects throughout the Czech Republic, took care of the offices and was part of an international team for start-ups of new companies. After going on maternity leave, she worked with children at home and in kindergartens as a teaching assistant.
creates with children using non-traditional art techniques.
Hobbies:
Zuzka is focused mainly on her family. She is interested in alternative ways of children education.
Hana Dubská | |
| Admission Officer |
| admissions@sunnycanadian.cz |
| 604 736 342 |
Education:
Academy of Business, Prague, specialization in Foreign Trade
Additional Courses:
Time Management, Presentation skills, Facilitation, Consultation skills, Negotiation, Analysis of educational needs and evaluation of the educational program, Color typology, Business management and its use in practice, Training of memory and cognitive functions, How to motivate through communication, Training of communication skills, Work with vital energy, First aid course
Hana worked for many years in a telecommunications company in the human resources department - in the field of employee education and development. She was involved in organizing mandatory and optional training and other education for employees and organized various company events.
Hobbies:
Hana spends her free time mainly with her family and her dog. She likes to go to nature, go on trips, work in the garden, and like to read a good book.
Mgr. Ondřej Hanuš | |
| IT administrator |
| hanus@sunnycanadian.cz |
| 734 570 282 |
Education:
Univerzita Palackého, Olomouc, Faculty of Philosophy, specialization in English and Spanish philology
Goshen College, Indiana, USA – stipendium Merrill
Universidad de Castilla – La Mancha, Toledo, Spain – program Erasmus
Additional Courses:
Google Workspace administrator
Microsoft Office and Teams administrator
After his stays abroad – Los Angeles, Chicago, Toledo Ondřej and his family settled in Kamenný Přívoz in Sázava region. Already after completing his university studies, he worked as a consultant with a focus on IT. He managed several projects transforming companies into a digital systems. During the pandemic, he helped schools in the Central Bohemia region with setting up and running on-line learning, which ultimately led him to Sunny.
Hobbies:
Ondřej likes to walk in the mountains, preferably longer crossing. He also likes activities related to cottage, then tramping and boating. In addition to going down rivers in a kayak or canoe, he also got into speed canoeing thanks to his children.
Ing. Hana Karešová | |
| Financial Coordinator |
| karesova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 246 216 |
Education:
University of Economics, Prague
Secondary Hotel School, Prague
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
ILC course in Hastings, England
In the past Hana was mainly in the field of heating and electric power engineering, where she
participated in the implementation of projects for modernization and desulphurization of power
plants and power facilities in the Czech Republic. She also translated technical, legal and financial
documents. In Sunny Canadian she is responsible mainly for economics and finance, partly for
administration. She enjoys her everyday contact with staff, parents and children.
Hobbies:
Hana loves cooking, she likes to read, plays guitar and piano..jpg)
Anna Kazdová | |
| Sales administrator of school uniforms |
| uniforms@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Grammar school in Čakovice, aesthetic-educational fild
Anna has extensive experience in administration, having worked in a successful development company for many years. She then spent half a year working in England. In the following years, she devoted herself to various fields such as gardening, gastronomy or other administrative and organizational activities.
Hobbies:
Anna completed an accredited floristry course, likes to tie flowers from her garden or create decorative wreaths. Nature in general fascinates her, she likes to visit parks, botanical or dendrological gardens here and abroad. She also loves animals therefore she has a female dog with whom she spends a lot of time outdoors. She is also dedicated to fitness and regular strengthening.
Mgr. Tereza Kubíčková | |
| Marketing and PR Specialist |
| kubickova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Západočeská univerzita Plzeň, Faculty of Education, Master´s degree in Art and Russian language
High School of Acting, specialization in Acting and Moderating
Tereza specializes in PR and Marketing. She started at Sunny Canadian International School as a marketing assistant. She currently works in the Activities department as a Marketing and PR Specialist. She has experience working as a photographer abroad and working in PR agencies.
Hobbies:
Tereza likes to take photos and paint. Her favorite sport is tennis. She also likes to inline skate and ride a bike. She likes to watch movies at home and in the cinema.
Šárka Matulová
Extra Courses and Sport Coordinator KG, ES, HS
| +420 731 412 030 |
| matulova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Šárka Matulová | |
| Extra Courses and Sport Coordinator KG, ES, HS |
| matulova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 731 412 030 |
Education:
The Middle school of Economics, Vysoké nad Jizerou, Česká republika
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Cambridge Certificate of English language - FCE
L.C. College (United Kingdom) – L.C.C. Certificate (business strategy and correspondence)
Šárka spent 7 years in Great Britain working for Sheerman´s Ltd., Domino´s as a Business Manager . After her arrival back to the Czech Republic she accepted an Assistant position in Huawei Technologies. Her next stop was Centrum Babočka where she worked as a Head of Office. From Centrum Babočka she continued to Vossloh Schwabe where she worked as a Logistic Coordinator. Since 2014 she has been working at Sunny Canadian International School, one year as a Receptionist and since 2015 as a Coordinator of Extra Courses.
Hobbies:
Šárka loves children and various Activities with them. Therefore, her work is her hobby.
Hana Milosavljevićová | |
| HR Specialist |
| milosavljevicova@sunnycanadian.cz |
 | To be announced |
Education:
Grammar school Štěpánská, Prague
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Czech Labor Code for HR and its annual amendments
High Level Communication and Basic Negotiation
Motivation and Company Culture
Project Thinking
Hana specializes in human resources. She worked in several IT companies where she was responsible
for recruitment, on/off boarding process, preparing legal documents, relocation of expats to
the Czech Republic, providing legal advisory, preparing trainings and company events for employees.
Working with people makes her feel content and fulfilled and forces her to continually expand
her knowledge.
Hobbies:
Hana loves traveling, spent several years in Africa and South America, likes learning about new
places and preparing trekking routes and trips. She also likes skiing, ice-skating, riding bike,
she reads a lot and is interested in spiritual development.
Mgr. Michaela Poláková | |
| Admission Officer |
| admissions@sunnycanadian.cz |
| 604 736 342 |
Michaela Pospíšilová | |
| Librarian |
| pospisilova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Private Business and management college, the National Educational Institute, Prague, specialization in Business
Agricultural and family school, Benešov, specialization in Agronomist - zootechnician
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Spoken English for Industry and Business - Intermediate, London, UK
Montessori course 1st and 2nd grade, Prague
After finishing her studies, Michaela went to Great Britain for 2 years, where she worked in a family as an au-pair. After her return, she moved for several years in business, especially in the field of trade. Then she ran the family business. Thanks to her children, she was also interested in the Waldorf school and pedagogy in general.
Hobbies:
Michaela loves all living things, she has two dogs and two horses, with whom she spends a lot of time in nature. She is active in sports, especially dancing. Her great passion is literature and the world of books.
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Mgr. et Bc. Dana Stolínová | |
| Admission Officer |
| admissions@sunnycanadian.cz |
| 604 736 342 |
Education:
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education – Bachelor degree in Pre-school Pedagogy
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Arts – Master degree in Sociology
Additional courses/Qualifications:
Learning and Playing Child – contact seminar, Finland - ERASMUS
University of v Oslo – semester stay, Sociology
William Morton Collegiate Institute – high school annual stay, Canada, Manitoba
Dana has work experience in both the public and private sectors. She worked as a project manager in the field of marketing research and foreign marketing. After the birth of her children, she supplemented her qualifications and then worked for several years as a teacher in a kindergarten and also in an elementary school. In her position at SCIS, she appreciates the opportunity to apply her previous experience in a pleasant combination with an international environment.
Hobbies:
Dana´s lifelong hobby is sports. Every morning she runs out to the forest with her dog. She played competitive volleyball for 17 years, and now, in addition to playing, she is also involved in training. Her great love is mountains at any time of the year and climbing their peaks. She has been practicing yoga persistently for many years.
Jakub Takáč | |
| IT Administrator |
| takac@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 739 299 674 |
Education:
EDUCAnet – Grammar school, Prague, specialization in IT
Jakub is an experienced IT expert who started his career in logistics companies, where he specialized in user support and solving technical problems. Over time, he moved to the healthcare sector, where he covered a wide range of IT activities - from user support, through network and server management, to the design and implementation of tailored IT solutions. Part of his work was the creation of price offers and project documentation. These experiences taught him not only technical skills, but also effective communication skills, which is essential in the IT world.
Hobbies:
Jakub is an active tennis player, having played competitively for ten years. He is also interested in cars, computers and technology in general. He enjoys experimenting with new technologies
Elementary
Reception (Elementary school)
Jitka Babánková | |
| Assistant to ES and HS / ES Receptionist |
| receptionES@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 827 106 |
Education:
Secondary vocational school of arts and crafts, Prague, specialization in antiques
Additional Courses:
Administration
Jitka comes from Jílové near Prague. After graduation from high school she started working for the best antique shops in Prague, then she switched into the sector of luxury goods in Pařížská street. When she finished a course in administration, she changed her professional direction. First, she worked as a company executive assistant, then as a receptionist at the Zámek Štiřín Hotel. This type of work enables her to fully use her excellent communication skills as well as her optimistic nature.
Hobbies:
Jitka spends most of her free time with her two daughters, often going on trips to nature and historical places. She likes taking pictures, cycling, and walking in the mountains. She also likes Czech traditions and crafts; she collects semi-precious stones and antiques.
Kristýna Klecová
Assistant to ES and HS / ES Receptionist
| +420 734 827 106 |
| receptionES@sunnycanadian.cz |
Kristýna Klecová | |
| Assistant to ES and HS / ES Receptionist |
| receptionES@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 827 106 |
Education:
Secondary Hotel School Vršovická, Prague, specialization in Hotel management
Kristýna is at the beginning of her working career. She gathered her first experience during her studies, when she worked not only in gastronomy, but also as a sales assistant. She also devoted her free time to children, when she trained floorball in the youth club.
Hobbies:
Kristýna spends her free time mainly with her family and sports activities. She rides a bike, skates, likes to play tennis.
Management (Elementary school)
Ing. Alice Štunda | |
| Founder and Owner |
| stunda@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 605 241 168 |
Education:
Institut of Chemical Technology, Praha, Engineering degree
Other Courses/Qualifications:
Business Management, Canada
Alice moved to Kanady after graduation. There she worked as a chemical engineer on oil drilling. She returned to her homeland in 2001 and in 2002 she established a bilingual kindergarten school in Hlubočinka. She continued in her efforts, and in 2009 opened a new building of bilingual Kindergarten, Elementary School and Grammar in Zdiměřice. In 2013 she was awarded as a businesswoman of the year in the Middle-Sized Business category.
Hobbies:
Alice likes to travel, sports, gardening, and she is also interested in interior design.
PhDr. Kateřina Kožnarová
Elementary School and High School Principal
| +420 739 692 610 |
| koznarova@sunnycanadian.cz |
PhDr. Kateřina Kožnarová | |
| Elementary School and High School Principal |
| koznarova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 739 692 610 |
Education:
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education - Ph.D. program
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education – PH.D. from Pedagogical psychology
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education – Master degree in Biology and social sciences
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
University of London – Certificate in What Future in Education program
University of Yale – Certificate in The Science of Well-being program
Association of Mediators of the Czech Republic – accredited and active mediator
And many other training courses, internships in the role of organizer, trainer and participant
Kateřina is a practical innovator in education. She is the author of the Student-Organized Learning concept, including several forms of digital support for autonomous education. At the school she led, she created a concept for the development of robotics and technology and led workshops focused on technology in education. She is also came up with the concept of the Teachers Innovation and Inspiration Fair (started in 2018). Mrs. Kožnarová founded the Counseling Center for Mental Health of Students and their Academic Development and the community project "Rubik's Choir" aimed at the development and well-being of teachers. She has also created a structure for innovative cooperation with parents. She was a project manager for the TEDx conference and spoke at a number of conferences, such as PREF 2019, MENSA Conference 2018 and 2019.
Hobbies:
Kateřina likes expedition cycling and dancing. With her two dogs, she is involved in dogs’ sports and canistherapy.
Mgr. et Mgr. Michael Marzian
Vice Principal of English Studies and Modern Languages
| + 420 739 369 074 |
| marzian@sunnycanadian.cz |
Mgr. et Mgr. Michael Marzian | |
| Vice Principal of English Studies and Modern Languages |
| marzian@sunnycanadian.cz |
| + 420 739 369 074 |
Education:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville- Bachelor of Arts – History
Bowling Green State University- Master of Arts – History, German
Additional Courses:
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Michael was born in Palos Heights, Illinois, a small suburb of Chicago. He received his degrees from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. He has many years of teaching experience at both primary levels as well as at University.
He enjoys Prague, as the city was the backdrop to his Master's Thesis. He also loves traveling and often travels to Austria to visit friends he made at University.
Mgr. Michaela Kašparová
Vice Principal for Elementary School - 2nd Stage and High School
| +420 734 570 671 |
| kasparova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Mgr. Michaela Kašparová | |
| Vice Principal for Elementary School - 2nd Stage and High School |
| kasparova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 570 671 |
Education:
Charles University, Prague: Masters of teaching French and Czech and Literature for 2nd and 3rd stageThe Calendonian School, intensive study of French and English
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Intensive course of French –Nice, France
Intensive course of French – Institut International de Rambouillet, France
Snowboard instructor
After teaching adult learners in James Cook Languages, Michaela joined Sunny Canadian School in September 2010. She can use and combine all the previous experience and that´s one of the reasons why she loves her job very much.
Hobbies:
Michaela likes skiing and snowboarding. She used to play field hockey for many years. Now she enjoys working with children, especially organizing thematic events, celebrations or preparing creative programs.
Bc. Clive Allen | |
| Vice Principal of STEAM Education and Sports |
| allen@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 605 460 747 |
Education:
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT): Ordinary Degree in Chemical Technology
University College Cork (UCC): Bachelor of Science in the Physical Sciences
Additional courses/ qualifications:
i-to-i TEFL course
Cambridge CELTA
Diploma in Health and Safety in the Work Place (UCC)
Certificate in Biotechnology from Tallaght Institute of Technology
Clive comes from Ireland and has been teaching science at SCIS since 2013. He has taught Science from grade 6 up to grade 11. He took a career break for the school year 2018 – 2019 to be a full time Dad. He has spent 10 years studying Science at University College Cork where he earned his BSc in Science Teaching. He is now fully recharged and looking forward to teaching the best students in the World.
Clive enjoys playing Irish Football, Rugby and all things science.
Teachers (Elementary school)
Bc. Clive Allen | |
| Vice Principal of STEAM Education and Sports |
| allen@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 605 460 747 |
Education:
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT): Ordinary Degree in Chemical Technology
University College Cork (UCC): Bachelor of Science in the Physical Sciences
Additional courses/ qualifications:
i-to-i TEFL course
Cambridge CELTA
Diploma in Health and Safety in the Work Place (UCC)
Certificate in Biotechnology from Tallaght Institute of Technology
Clive comes from Ireland and has been teaching science at SCIS since 2013. He has taught Science from grade 6 up to grade 11. He took a career break for the school year 2018 – 2019 to be a full time Dad. He has spent 10 years studying Science at University College Cork where he earned his BSc in Science Teaching. He is now fully recharged and looking forward to teaching the best students in the World.
Clive enjoys playing Irish Football, Rugby and all things science.
Mgr. Petr Barannikov | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| barannikov@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Science: Geography Teaching, Faculty of Philosophy: History Teaching
Charles University, Prague,Faculty of Philosophy: Andragogy and Personnel Management
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Specific Learning Disabilities for 2nd and 3rd grades
Submitter of Leaving exam
Summer School of Contemporary History
Facing history Sustainable consumption and production - its use in teaching in schools
School Learning Program for Human and Nature
School ski instructor
Petr comes from one of the oldest royal Czech towns, the capital of hops and beer, and at the same
time from one the driest place in the Czech Republic which is Žatec. He has been working with young
people since he was 15 years old. Gradually, he was teaching in all ages, from preschool
children to elderly. His the very first experience in teaching was during his studies of geography
and history at Charles University in Prague, first at elementary school, then at grammar school. He
has also worked at the Ministry of Education where he stayed for two years. Even then he didn´t
give up teaching. On top of that he devotes his free time to children during summer camps.
Hobbies:
In his free time Petr likes traveling. he discovers interesting places thanks to the game of
geocaching. He is also involved in sports, in all seasons and almost in every weather.
Radka Blažková | |
| Afternoon Club |
| blazkovar@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Gymnázium Voděradská, Praha 10, specialization in Math – Physics
Other qualifications:
Various seminars improving communication skills and focused on personal development
Radka worked in a PR and marketing department and also as a sales team support. From a young age she loved working with children, and therefore for many years she worked as a leader in summer children's camps and as a ski instructor on winter training courses.
Hobbies:
Radka´s favorite hobby is home design and garden architecture. She is very sportive as well – she likes skiing and cycling the most. Together with her family she enjoys traveling, nature and a summer cottage in the mountains.
Lukáš Boho | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| boho@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Teplice Conservatory, Specialization in percussion instruments and piano
Conservatory of Jaroslav Ježek, Specialization in percussion instruments
Lukáš is active musician, he cooperates with music bands of Ewa Farna, Embassy, Marek Ztracený. Currently he works in his band Jitka Boho. He also composes music and makes music production - Pop, Rock, R' n 'B, Classical.
Hobbies:
In addition to the music, Lukáš is interested in history. He likes to travel, especially in the
Czech Republic, which offers many beautiful places, whether natural or historical. That is where
he draws inspiration and, above all, positive energy.
Mgr. Tereza Bors | |
| Teacher in ES |
| bors@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education, specialization in Primary School Teacher Training and Physical Education
Additional Courses:
Primary speech therapy prevention
Good start method by PhDr. Swierkosz
Drama education in teaching
Reading and writing for critical thinking (RWCT)
Reading with non-readers and teaching them to think critically
Development of reading literacy - summer school
Advanced courses and summer schools for Prof. Hejný's mathematics
Sfumato reading method (fluent reading)
Comenius Script - writing methodology
Through dialogue to respect - Training for working with Persona Dolls
Rescue swimming basic course
Tereza has been working with children since her high school years, when she chose kindergarten teaching as a field she wanted to devote herself to and to further develop in. She then studied primary teaching at Charles University in Prague. During her university studies she has gained experience as a class teacher. At the same time, she also coached volleyball at the volleyball academy called Studio Sport. She has experience in both state and private education, and most recently she worked at Open Gate Primary and Grammar School. Tereza's professional path has been enriched by interesting projects, such as live broadcast teaching in the television program 'Teacher' on Czech Television. When working with children Tereza focuses primarily on creating a pleasant climate in the classroom and ensuring an individual approach to every student.
Hobbies:
Tereza spends her free time with her family, she likes all kind of sports and theatre.
Filip Brada | |
| Teacher in ES |
| brada@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Prague Conservatory, specialization in classical singing
International Conservatory Prague, specialization in classical singing
Filip always knew that music was what he was born to do. He came to Prague at the age of 15 to study classical singing. First, at the Prague Conservatory and now at the International Conservatory Prague. During he studies, I started guesting at the National Theater as an opera singer, but his lifelong dream is to sing in classic musicals. He has already started to fulfill his dreams by performing in the Broadway theatre, Goya Music Hall, musical theatre in Karlín and Na Fidlovačce theatre.
Hobbies:
In addition to music, Filip also loves dancing. He also enjoys working with children, which is why he has been running the Children's Camp of the Czech Conservationists for several years.
Bc. Jiří Bruštík
| brustik@sunnycanadian.cz |
Bc. Jiří Bruštík | |
| brustik@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education, specialization in Kinanthropology and recreology
Mendel´s University, Brno, specialization in woodworking
Additional Courses:
APUL – ski coach license
Jiří come from the small Moravian town of Hranice. He graduated from the Faculty of Education at the University of Ostrava. After graduation, he is actively involved in coaching and skiing. He has extensive experience in leading and motivating children for physical activities.
Hobbies:
Jiří is engaged in running, swimming and alpine skiing coaching. He is interested in reading and various activities that are associated with movement.
Bc. Jauna Bryant | |
| Teacher in ES |
| bryant@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada, Bachelor of Arts and history
University of British Columbia, Canada, Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Social Studies
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate
Middle Years Program
TEFL Certificate
Yad Vashem seminar
Holocaust Education Seminars
In 2022, after leaving her position as a secondary ELL social studies and literature teacher, Jauna moved to Prague from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. She has since been teaching in the context of bilingual upper elementary, which she has become passionate about. Jauna loves to learn about learning, a process that she believes should be unique for each child, conversational, collaborative, and creative.
Hobbies:
Jauna has fun walking and cycling in both cities and nature. She enjoys storytelling in film, music, and books. Jauna also loves to explore different cuisine from around the world. She loves spending time with her family and friends and her cats.
Mgr. Robert Burgett | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| burgett@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Northern Arizona University, USA, Master's degree in Elementary Education
University of South Alabama, USA, Bachelor's degree in Interpersonal Communications
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Elementary and Middle Grades Science Certificate
Originally from the USA, Robert has most recently called central Arizona his home. He and his wife taught English in China for two years and then returned to the US to earn his Master’s in Education.
Hobbies:
When Robert is not in the classroom, you can find him enjoying the outdoors through running or spending quality time with his family.
Mgr. Belfu Cetinkaya | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| cetinkaya@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Science, Master´s degree in Ecology
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, Elementary Science Education – Bachelor´s degree
Belfu comes from Turkey. Her journey to become a teacher started in high school. After completing her initial teacher training in high school, she continued her studies at Middle East Technical University, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Science Education in 2020. Then she continued her academic journey at Charles University in Prague, where she obtained a Master's degree in Ecology. Since 2020, she has been teaching to Science to students of various levels.
Hobbies:
Belfu enjoys practicing yoga and traveling around the world. She is passionate about whales and still learns about them.
Marek Cintl | |
| Teaching Assistant/AC Club |
| cintl@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Secondary Vocational School, specialization in Auto mechanics
Další kvalifikace (kurzy):
Techer´s assistant certificate
Paramedic certificate
Marek was interested in cars since he was a child, which is why he chose to study car mechanics. During his studies, he already worked with children – he went to children's camps, worked as a camp leader, and eventually as a paramedic. He started at Sunny as a part-time worker, helping in the after-school club or other school activities. He realized then how much he enjoyed working with children and liked working in the school environment. He found it truly fulfilling so he decided to get a certificate as a teaching assistant and devote himself fully to teaching.
Hobbies:
Marek's primary passion is cars. However, he also enjoys exercise and spending time in nature, especially cycling.
Bc. Jade Coleman | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| coleman@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Strathclyde, Scotland - Bachelor of Science in Immunology and Microbiology
University of Strathclyde, Scotland - PGDE in Secondary Science Teaching with a Specialisation in Biology
Jade grew up in Grangemouth a small town in between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland. She graduated with a BSc in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. After realizing that her true passion lay in teaching, she obtained her PGDE in Secondary Teaching with a Specialization in Biology from the University of Strathclyde. She taught in secondary schools in Glasgow before deciding to make the move to Prague and joined the Sunny Canadian team.
Hobbies:
Jade enjoys hanging out with her friends and exploring with her dog.
Mgr. Jan Černý | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| cerny@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Arts, specialization in History, Institute of Economic and Social History
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Inquiry-based learning of contemporary history
To educate each other historical literacy
Leading teacher for a group of pupils in the Stories of Our Neighbours project
Involvement in a project History, innovation in history learning
Involvement in a project Mutual Learning, innovation in history learning
Testing exercises in HistoryLab
Paramedical training
After finishing his master´s degree, Jan joined an elementary school, and in addition to teaching, he participated in an international research project. He also started his PhD studies. He is happy to implement inquiry-based learning and constructivist principles in his teaching.
Hobbies:
Jan likes nature, especially mountain hikes. He plays a little football. However, he mainly devotes himself to research in the field of history and reads beautiful literature.
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Jitka Dvořáková | |
| Teaching Assistant/Afternoon Club |
| dvorakovaj@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Anglo-German Business Academy, Prague, specialization in General economics
After studying at the Anglo-German Business Academy, Jitka continued to study foreign languages, especially English, which she studied with native speakers. She then joined the Hilton Hotel as an accountant and a few years later she worked in the state administration.
Hobbies:
Jitka enjoys traveling, trips in nature, reading, and going to the theater. Her big hobbies include cycling and inline skating.
Mgr. Jaroslava Faltejsková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| faltejskova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, Faculty of Education, specialization in Czech language, Civics and English language for elementary and high school
Additional Courses:
Business English course - Brighton, GB
Intensive courses of French - Geneva, Switzerland (B1)
Further education and teacher training in methodology for language teachers
Workshops in the field of psychology - Bullying at school
Jaroslava worked at a high school in Hořovice, then she, her husband and children moved to Switzerland. In Geneva she founded a Czech school without borders for Czech children and children from mixed families. This school is still active and successful today and sought after by the Czech community. As a volunteer, she also taught English to foreign students at Université Populaire in Geneva. After returning back to the Czech Republic, she gained experience teaching at a grammar school and a language school in Prague.
Hobbies:
In her spare time, Jaroslava is mainly involved in sports, she practices yoga and Pilates. She also likes going on bicycle trips or cross-country skiing in the winter. Despite that she likes cinema, theatre and reading books.
Mgr. Jitka Frausová | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| frausova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Philosophy, Master degree in Czech language and literature
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Zentrale Mittelstufeprüfung, Goethe-Institute Czech Republic – German language study
Jitka comes from the area of Podyjí. from there she came to Prague to study. As part of the Erasmus program, she also went to study in Regensburg, Germany. After the graduation she discovered the Czech language from a new perspective - from the point of view of foreigners, who decided to live in Czech Republic. Jitka enjoys introducing foreigners not only to the Czech language, which is usually a colorful and interesting jungle for them, but also to Czech realities. She worked as a lecturer in group courses at the Institute of Language and Vocational Training of the Charles University, which focus on preparing students for university entrance exams; at the same time, she worked here as a member of the A1 Examination committee for granting permanent residence in the Czech Republic. Jitka led group courses at University of Economics and Charles University, too. She also gained professional experience as a lecturer of individual courses in multinational companies (Microsoft, Skype, Zentiva, AVE).
Hobbies:
Jitka loves to spend her leisure time with her family, likes to play board games or to go on a trip in the nature. She likes theatre and movies as well as reading books. She dances flamenco and plays badminton, piano or the organ, enjoys sewing.
Bc. Harol Garcia | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| garcia@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Colombia, Bachelor´s degree in English language teaching
Additional Courses:
Spanish as a foreign language teaching – Instituto Cervantes
Supporting children with difficulties in reading and writing – University of London
ADHD: Everyday strategies for Elementary students, University at Buffalo and The State University of New York
Harol is a passionate educator with a global perspective who teaches English and Spanish as a foreign language. He is a native of Colombia and holds a bachelor's degree in language education. His career as a teacher began in his home country where he taught for 3 years in both state and private schools. In 2014 he started working as a sports instructor and ropes course instructor in the U.S and he did that for five seasons. For his last season, he was appointed Junior Staff Director and trained young people in camp counselling. In 2019 Harol moved to China where he spent a year gaining more teaching experience. Then, in 2020, he came to the Czech Republic to work as an Elementary school teacher in a private school. Harol is very excited to be part of Sunny Canadian International School where he hopes to continue to impact young people.
Hobbies:
Beyond the classroom, Harol enjoys road-tripping on a motorcycle as well as landscape photography, and video editing.
Mgr. Laura Giunipero-Rollier | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| rollier@sunnycanadian.cz |
Universite Lumiere, Lyon, France, Bachelor Degree in French and English Literature
Master Degree in Language Teaching
Laura comes from Lyon, France. During her studies in high school and university, she enjoyed learning about foreign languages and cultures. After a year as an exchange student in Finland, she decided to continue her studies to become a French foreign language teacher. After she finished her studies, she worked for a year as a language teaching assistant in Sydney, Australia. She has also taught in a Czech high school and at the French Institute.
Bc. Vincent Gogo | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| gogo@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Northern Illinois University, Bachelor degree of Fine Arts
Vincent was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received his Bachelors in Fine Arts at Northern Illinois University in 2009. He has taught English Language Arts all students from first grade to High School. Vincent is a big frisbee enthusiast - he even coached an Ultimate frisbee team at the high school he worked at.
Hobbies:
Vincent enjoys playing basketball, ultimate frisbee and all things art related.
Mgr. Zachariah Golder | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| golder@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Miami University, USA, Master´s degree in Arts-European History with a specialization in modern Germany
Michigan State University, USA, Bachelor´s degree in Arts-History
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Zach was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the United States. He first started teaching history classes as part of his master’s degree and loved it so much that he decided to pursue a career in education. He taught English in Austria for two years then worked with young Chinese learners online before coming to live in the Czech Republic. He has been teaching English to Czech students of all ages for the last few years.
Hobbies:
In his free time, Zach enjoys reading, hiking, traveling to new places, and trying to understand poetry.
Pavlína Hanzlíková, BBus | |
| Teaching Assistant |
| hanzlikova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Institute of Technology in Sligo, bachelor’s degree in information management
Higher Professional School of Information Services Prague, specialization in Library services
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Teaching assistant certificate
Teaching assistants and their collaboration with teachers
The Hejny Method at 1st Stage
Sfumato® - reading for all children
To respect and to be respected
Pavlína has extensive experience with children from the very young age to university students. She initially worked in Czech and foreign university libraries, where she was involved in organizing activities for international students and arranging internships for high school and university students. Subsequently, she worked in a forest kindergarten and as a nanny while also volunteering in an organization supporting at-risk youth in her free time. Since 2020, she has been an elementary school teaching assistant.
Hobbies:
In her free time, Pavlína enjoys reading, playing the recorder, and singing in a choir.
Mgr. Sabina Hermély | |
| Teacher in ES |
| hermely@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Univerzita Palackého in Olomouc, Faculty of Educatiohn, specialization in 1st grade teaching
Additional Courses:
Skiing instructor - specialization in downhill skiing
Training for instructors and experiential educators
Mathematical and reading pre-literacy in kindergarten
Psychological and developmental peculiarities of children
Activity planning and management of after-school activities
Basic course of ceramic techniques
Health literacy in education
Sabina successfully completed her studies at the Faculty of Education. During her studies, she gained experience in regular and alternative schools, where she got to know the methods of formative assessment and leading students to critical thinking. Outside of practice at schools, she honed her skills working with children as a ski instructor or a ceramics lecturer. Her goal as a teacher is to create a stimulating environment in which children can explore and discover the beauty of not only the surrounding world.
Hobbies:
Sabina mainly devotes her free time mainly to ceramics and reading. Her biggest hobby though is her dog, with whom she plays sports and actively prepares him for canistherapy exams.
Ing. Daniela Horáková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| horakovad@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
Faculty of Education, Charles University, Prague – lifelong education – Teaching at HS
Daniela has been teaching students since her high school years – tutoring and preparing students for entrance exams for high schools and universities.
She likes traveling and discovering new countries and cultures. She loves walking with her dogs. In her free time she goes to the cinema to watch new movies. She comes from Mikulov in South Moravia, where she likes to return.
Ing. Radka Horáková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| horakova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| To be announced |
Education:
Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies, Graduate diploma in teaching
Czech Technical University in Prague, Business and Management
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Seminar - Burned Out Teenagers
Educational program - Current content and methodological issues of teaching economy at secondary schools
Educational program - School systemic constellations - how not to burn out
Seminar - Individual Education in a Filled Class
Seminar - Ceramics
Seminar - Financial Literacy
Educational Program - School Discipline and Positive School Climate
Educational Program - Students’ Rights at School
IT courses
Creative School: Active Learning in Mathematics
Radka comes from Eastern Bohemia, from the beautiful city of Hradec Kralove. Radka wanted to be a teacher since primary school. She was also interested in Mathematics and later in Economics which she studied already at high school. She focused on those subjects during her studies at University. She joined Sunny Canadian in autumn 2017. She enjoys working with children and students. Her goal is to make education meaningful and interesting for pupils.
Hobbies:
Radka likes spending her free with her family, especially by travelling. She enjoys gardening and sport, primarily kayaking, swimming, skiing and bicycling. She also enjoys spending time with her friends.
Mgr. Tereza Janotová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| janotova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Education, specialization in the 3rd grade teaching, Czech and French languages
Additional Courses:
RWCT - Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking
RWCT - Reading Workshop
Creative literary education and style
Working with temporally and culturally distant texts
Principles of non-hurtful communication
Effective Parenting Course
Tereza comes from Eastern Bohemia, where she also graduated from the Faculty of Education. He has many years of experience teaching at four-year and multi-year high schools. She enjoys finding ways to best guide pupils and students through the world of literature and all the pitfalls of the Czech language.
Hobbies:
Tereza is interested in films, theater and literature. She e is a fan of the Summer Film School, Theater Dejvicke and Jáchym Topol. She is actively engaged in walking and dancing.
Mgr. Michaela Kašparová
Vice Principal for Elementary School - 2nd Stage and High School
| +420 734 570 671 |
| kasparova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Mgr. Michaela Kašparová | |
| Vice Principal for Elementary School - 2nd Stage and High School |
| kasparova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 570 671 |
Education:
Charles University, Prague: Masters of teaching French and Czech and Literature for 2nd and 3rd stageThe Calendonian School, intensive study of French and English
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Intensive course of French –Nice, France
Intensive course of French – Institut International de Rambouillet, France
Snowboard instructor
After teaching adult learners in James Cook Languages, Michaela joined Sunny Canadian School in September 2010. She can use and combine all the previous experience and that´s one of the reasons why she loves her job very much.
Hobbies:
Michaela likes skiing and snowboarding. She used to play field hockey for many years. Now she enjoys working with children, especially organizing thematic events, celebrations or preparing creative programs.
Bc. Breanna Kato | |
| Teacher in ES |
| kato@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Simon Fraser University, Canada, Bachelor of Arts from Joint Major in Criminology and Sociology, Minor in Communications with Dialogue.
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
TEFL Certificate
Breanna grew up in Langley, a small city outside of Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada. She received her degree from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. During university, she volunteered with several youth programs ranging from teaching about legal rights in the workplace to the importance of local pollinators. After finishing her degree, she moved abroad to Prague, and then later to South Korea before settling once again in Prague. She has spent the last few years teaching bilingual elementary classes to children of all ages.
Hobbies:
When she is not having a laugh with friends, Breanna is often found creating things with her hands. She has a keen interest in sewing, painting, and cooking.
Mgr. Dexter Kendricks | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| kendricks@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
California Baptist University, USA, Master of Education degree in International Education
San Bernardino Valley College, California, USA, Master degree in Liberal Arts
California State University San Bernardino, USA, Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Level II Snowboard Instructor, Level II Snowboard Judge
American PE/Coaching Academy
Dexter comes from the Southern California town of Riverside. He has a Bachelor’s degree
in Environmental Studies and he also attended California Baptist University, where he
graduated from the Faculty of Education with a Master’s degree in International Education.
Since his graduation, he has been actively involved in teaching, snowboarding, and
snowboard judging. He has extensive experience in leading and motivating children in
science and physical activities.
Hobbies:
Dexter is engaged in competition volleyball, hiking, and snowboard coaching. He is
interested in reading and various activities that are associated with the outdoors and
movement.
Tara Kendricks | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| kendricks.t@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
San Bernardino Valley College, USA, Specialization in Liberal Arts
Tara grew up in the Southern California city of Riverside. She has a degree in Liberal Arts from San Bernardino Valley College. Since her graduation she has been actively involved in dance, dance competitions, and dance instruction. She has a wealth of experience in physical education and teaching children of all ages.
Hobbies:
Tara loves all forms of dance and the arts. She is also interested in reading and various activities associated with the outdoors and creative movement.
Mgr. Dagmar Klečková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| kleckova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Masaryk University, Brno, Pedagogical Faculty, German Language for Elementary and High School, Social Studies
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
CERMAT graduate examiner, oral examiner for German language
Online lecturer – business and marketing German, German for engineering
Dagmar comes from Moravia, where she also studied. When she moved to Prague, she had to choose between classical music and teaching. Work with youth has won. The interests have changed over the years and the philosophy of religion was replaced by the interest in personal development and new pedagogy. Young people keep us on guard, working with them is an adventurous and cheerful school of life.
Hobbies:
Dagmar likes nature. She often goes with her family to the Austrian mountains. She attends classical concerts, loves to work in her garden and if she finds free time, she likes to read good books.
Mgr. Milena Kostečková | |
| Teacher in ES |
| kosteckova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Faculty of Education, specialization in French language and geography
Université de Limoges, France, Faculté des Lettres et des Science humaines, specialization in Geoecology
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Natural Sciences, specialization in Physical Geography and Geoecology
Other Qualifications:
Teaching languages for life – modern language teaching
Language courses and relevant exams:
French language - DALF
English language – CAE
German language – Oberstufe
Spanish language – Diploma basico
Business course - managerial skills
Milena comes from Pilsen, where she also graduated from the Faculty of Education. Then she went to France for a one-year extension study of ecology and geography. After returning, she continued studying geography and ecology in Prague. As part of Erasmus, she studied for a year in Mainz, Germany. During her studies, she was also teaching and working with children and expanding her knowledge of languages. After school, she focused professionally on nature conservation, working at the Ministry of the Environment. But as it happens, the arrival of offspring changes a lot, so she moved her main activity to work with children. Through her own company and non-profit organization, she supported project-based education for children, organized camps and creative workshops. She is the co-founder of the Project Olympiad. In recent years, she has been mainly engaged in teaching foreign languages, teaching Czech to children and foreigners, and extra school education for children. She enjoys introducing foreigners to the intricacies of the Czech language. Prepares children for Czech language exams.
Hobbies:
Milena likes to spend time with her children, in nature or traveling. She enjoys learning foreign languages, reading and doing creative activities. Her favorite sports are yoga, taichi and cross-country skiing.
Mgr. Eliška Krakowitzerová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| krakowitzerova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích, Master degree in 1st grade teaching
Higher Vocational School of Social Work, Prachatice, Specialization in Social Work
Additional Courses:
RWCT Critical Thinking Course by Reading and Writing
RWCT continuation course – a course focused on more demanding and less well-known RWCT methods
RWCT tutor course and MBTI typology
Effective adult education
School in nature paramedic
Formative Assessment - Dylan William Seminar
Eliška comes from southern Bohemia, where she graduated from the Faculty of Education. She has gained many years of experience in teaching at the first and second grade. She is specialized in teaching children to read and leading them to critical thinking. She is interested in the development of children's potential and talents. She has also taught singing and painting for several years.
Hobbies:
Eliška loves Italy, sun and good food. She likes music and painting; her favorite sport is inline skating. She spends most of her time with her sons though.
Mgr. Alena Krejčová | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| krejcova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Education – Master degree in Elementary and High School teaching, history – French language
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Pedagogical internship in France
Certified examiner for DELF French language exams levels A1, A2, B1, B2
Implementation of formative assessment - deepening of professional qualifications
Teaching French as a Second/Additional Language after English
Certified examiner of French language exams DELF PrimWebinar on Class meeting: pupil - parent - teacher
Class teacher lesson organisation
Alena has years of experience teaching French as a private tutor and as a teacher for the Institute Of Language Education in Prague, both for children and adults. She enjoys not only teaching French, but also passing on information about the country culture and its history. Alena also has experience in organizing trainings and conferences as she worked as an assistant for the Seminaria company for 5 years. Above all she prefers working with children. Among the other things, she worked for 4 years as the head of an international figure skating camp in Andorra.
Hobbies:
Alena loves to travel. Every year she tries to go abroad and discover new places. She likes winter sports, mainly ice skating and skiing, for the whole life she is a big fan of figure skating. She also likes to meet friends and take part in various social events.
Dominika Krnáčová | |
| Teaching Assistant |
| krnacova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Secondary school of nursing, Prague, specialization in Laboratory assistant
Dominika worked for a long time in the financial sector as a Team Leader. She led the administrative team, trained consultants, worked on projects, but mainly communicated with partners. However, after maternity leave, she decided to change her career. Dominika loves children, is interested in modern ways of education, tries to listen to children and look at the world from their perspective, so her choice was clear.
Hobbies:
Dominika loves to spend most of her leisure time together with children and together they usually visit ceramic workshops, theatres or they enjoy the nature. Her biggest passion is the home flowers and plants.
Mgr. Barbora Kusá | |
| Teacher in ES |
| kusa@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Science, Specialization in Biology and Chemistry
Barbora worked long-term in the field of telecommunications, where she was in charge of training
business partners. She then spent two years at the State Elementary School and Gymnasium, shealso has
an experience in organizing fun events for younger children. She likes Karel Čapek's statement:
"Education is what will be left to you if you forget everything you learned at school."
Hobbies:
She spends her free time primarily with her family, she likes sports, reading and spending time in nature.
Mgr. Marcela Kyzlinková | |
| Teacher in ES |
| kyzlinkova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Pedagogy, Master's degree in Teaching for the 1st grade of elementary school with a specialization in art education
Additional Courses:
Graz University - intensive German course (annual study and work stay)
Anniesland college Glasgow – intensive English course (half-year study and work stay)
Secondary medical school - paramedic + first aid course
Courses / seminars:
Strategies for investigating bullying
Teaching mathematics using the Hejný method
Speech skills in teaching AJ at the 1st grade
Practical Pronunciation and Spelling
Ethical education – open communication and constructive criticism
Ethical education - cooperation between the teacher and parents
Reading and writing for critical thinking
The tutoring system as a tool for a safe school climate
Marcela comes from Prague and lives in its surroundings. Towards the end of high school, she had her first opportunities to travel longer. She was always attracted by unknown destinations associated with a different culture and lifestyle. Since 1991, she has been gathering experience and learning foreign languages. She lived, studied and worked in some European countries, in North America, Australia, New Zealand, or Southeast Asia.
Her teaching career began in 2001, when she started working at the British International School in Prague. For several years, she worked as a teacher's assistant in the British classroom, then as a teacher of the Czech program. She gained further experience as a teaching assistant and leisure activities teacher at the Nový Porg elementary school in Prague. After completing her university studies, she worked for almost seven years as a first-grade teacher at a private primary school, so she has extensive experience in classroom management, elementary studies and team management.
Hobbies:
Marcela likes to spend her time with her family. She is also an animal lover and often goes out into nature. Water sports such as diving now more often snorkeling, paddleboarding - are among her most popular. She is intensively engaged in hiking and endurance running, she skis in winter. In addition to sports, she also loves painting, reading and is interested in culture in general.
Mgr. Gabriela Lašáková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| lasakova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Jan Evangelista Purkyně, Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogical Faculty – biology and chemistry for elementary and high school
Gabriela worked as a biology and chemistry high school teacher for over 10 years in Ústí nad Labem. After several years spent outside of the field, she was delighted to receive an offer to become a member of the team at SCIS, school with an unique concept. She values her experience gained from her three children’s education at various schools in the Czech Republic and USA.
Hobbies:
Gabriela likes to spend free time with her family. She also enjoys traveling, sports and cooking. She would like to have more time for reading and going to theaters.
Bc. Timothy Law | |
| Teacher in ES |
| law@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Newcastle, Great Britain, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Addition Courses/Qualifications:
The Language House TEFL certificate
Timothy has recently moved to Prague from the east coast of Australia. He is extremely enthusiastic to be part of the Sunny Canadian team. Regarding his pedagogical experience he spent three years working at the University of Newcastle.
Hobbies:
Timothy is an avid fan of many types of music and has been playing the viola in orchestras and chamber ensembles for 16 years.
Ing. Kristina Lhotská | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| lhotska@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Faculty of Environmental Technology - Environmental Chemistry and Technology
Kristina worked as a research & development project manager in companies focused on decontamination technologies, environmental biotechnology, groundwater and rainwater management. She provided the material content of projects, administration, reporting and the presentation of the results. She has experience in organizing excursions with science and ecological topics for students and professionals.
Hobbies:
Kristina likes to spend free time mainly with her family, takes bike trips and hikes in the mountains and observes nature. She also enjoys reading or watching a good movie.
Mgr. Inesa Lunová | |
| Teaching Assistant |
| lunova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Study abroad certified by Charles University Prague - Master´s degree in Education
Study abroad, certified as equivalent to study at the Conservatory Czech Republic - Music
Qualifications:
JABOK - Academy of Social Pedagogy and Theology - Teaching Assistant
Inesa has been giving piano lessons for almost 25 years. She prepares children for various competitions, concerts as well as entrance exams to music schools. At the same time she also works as a Teaching Assistant, for which she has especially supplemented her education.
Hobbies:
Inesa enjoys traveling, visiting museums and natural sites very much. And of course, as a musicians herself, she loves classical music concerts.
Mgr. Soňa Linhartová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| linhartovas@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Business and Applied Sciences, Frydek-Mistek, Master´s degree in Preschool Pedagogy and 1st Stage Pedagogy
Palacky University Olomouc, Faculty of Education, Specialization: English Language Teacher Education, Special Needs Education for The Elementary Schools and High Schools
University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education
Additional Courses / Qualifications:
BALIC (Basic American Language Instructor Course) - Defense Language Institute, Lackland, Texas, USA
Sfumato (Fluent reading) or reading for all children
Graphomotorics and everything that belongs to it
Formative assessment for the 1st grade of elementary school
A comprehensive foundation of facilitation
Paramedic of recovery actions
Before she had her family, Sona had combined her interest in children and learning English during her study stays in the UK and the USA. Then she studied English and special pedagogy at Palacky University in Olomouc. In Moravia, she also gained her pedagogical experience working in education for seven years. She became a teacher at primary schools (the second and mainly first stage), also led the students' parliament and organized school skiing courses. She liked the work with younger children most, so she decided to continue in this area. She loves accepting new challenges and improving her skills. She further deepened her qualification by studying Gender Studies at Charles University in Prague.
Hobbies:
Sona likes being with her family, walking in the countryside with her dog, travelling, skiing or reading a nice book.
Bc. Hana Majerová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| majerovah@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
UCSyd College Haderslev, Denmark, specialization in Teaching of English language, Mathematics and Art
Business Academy, Neratovice
Hana graduated from a Business Academy but her dream has always been to be a teacher. Five years ago she decided to live in Denmark where she started to study pedagogy. She graduated from UCSyd College in Haderslev as a First grade Teacher, and she sees her studies there as a great both personal and professional contribution. In Denmark she then worked as a substitute teacher at the St. Knuds Elementary School in Fredericia, which gave her further experience as well as understanding of what it really takes to be a teacher. It was also interesting to compare teaching in Denmark to the Czech Republic. Hana has now continued teaching after returning to her home country. She believes that children are the same everywhere, with the important thing being to discover how to arouse their natural interest and motivation to learn new things.
Hobbies:
Hana likes to travel not only abroad but also in the Czech Republic. She practices yoga which is not only relaxing but gives her positive energy, too.
Mgr. Eva Marková | |
| Teacher in ES |
| markova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, specialization in Mathematics and IT for 2nd and 3rd grades
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Education, specialization in English for 2nd and 3rd grades
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Certificate of Proficiency in English
Eva started teaching during her university studies and currently, she has more than fifteen years of teaching experience at a grammar school and at an elementary school. She loves teaching and enjoys teaching Mathematics and IT. She has learned that the most important thing in teaching is the teacher's interest and his respect to students, and what it is essential for her is to build a professional and human self-confidence.
Hobbies:
Eva loves swimming, she also enjoys traveling and learning about various cultures. She likes to learn new things, her passion is learning of foreign languages. She plays the guitar.
Mgr. et Mgr. Michael Marzian
Vice Principal of English Studies and Modern Languages
| + 420 739 369 074 |
| marzian@sunnycanadian.cz |
Mgr. et Mgr. Michael Marzian | |
| Vice Principal of English Studies and Modern Languages |
| marzian@sunnycanadian.cz |
| + 420 739 369 074 |
Education:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville- Bachelor of Arts – History
Bowling Green State University- Master of Arts – History, German
Additional Courses:
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Michael was born in Palos Heights, Illinois, a small suburb of Chicago. He received his degrees from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. He has many years of teaching experience at both primary levels as well as at University.
He enjoys Prague, as the city was the backdrop to his Master's Thesis. He also loves traveling and often travels to Austria to visit friends he made at University.
Mgr. Ioanna Mavridou | |
| Teacher in ES |
| mavridou@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Master degree in English Literatures and Cultures
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, Bachelor degree in English Language and Literature
Additional Courses / Qualifications:
Making the most of the teacher’s voice and body language
Web Tools in the Language Classroom
Drama as a Tool for Active Learning
Ioanna´s interest in the language and literatures of English-speaking countries led her to pursue a Master degree in English Literatures and Cultures. Throughout her teaching career, she has had the chance to tutor both elementary and secondary education students in private and state schools in Greece and the Czech Republic. While teaching the language, she tries to instill in her students the joy of reading and studying literature, as she believes that literary texts are both an invaluable source of authentic linguistic material and a means of immersing oneself in the cultures of English-speaking parts of the world. The use of technology for educational purposes is another tool she has incorporated into her classes to facilitate the learning process.
Hobbies:
Ioanna spends her free time reading books, going to the movies, and exercising. She likes traveling and exploring nature along with her friends and dog.
Mgr. Iva Maxová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| maxova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University Prague, Faculty of Education – Primary School Teaching
Charles University Prague, Faculty of Education – Second and Third Stage Education (3 years)
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Languages Study, Vancouver, Canada
Languages Methodology (NIDV, Prague)
Problematic Child in the Classroom, Classroom Lesson, First Aid Course
Art school - piano Lessons
Ski and Snowboard Instructor
Water Sports Instructor
Iva graduated from the Faculty of Education at Charles University, majoring in primary school teaching, specializing in physical education and the English language. Then she continued her studies - she focused on physical education for the 2nd and 3rd stage. After graduating, she started to work at primary school in Klatovy, where she taught 1st grade. Then she decided to travel. She traveled through Europe and landed in the USA for 3 years. After returning from travels, she had a family, and for several years she devoted herself only to her three children. Five years ago, she started teaching again and learning language methodology.
Hobbies:
Iva's free time is filled with her children, travel and sports. She used to be a professional skier, now she prefers to go cross-country skiing or boating. She likes to swim and is not afraid of any adventures. She likes to read a good book or go to the theater. She has many friends and is very sociable.
Bc. Robert Michie | |
| Teacher in ES |
| michie@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland – bachelor degree in European Studies, History and German
University of Birmingham, England – postgraduate diploma in TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Robert was born in Dublin, Ireland. After finishing his studies he has worked as an ELL teacher in the private language school sector for most of the past two decades in the UK, Ireland and Japan. Over the years, he gained experience teaching adults, high-school and elementary-school students. Frequently drawing on his own experience as a language learner and avid traveller, he takes great delight in his work. Having been a visitor to Prague over the years, he is now happy to be able to finally live and work there. He hopes to imbue his four-year old son with a similar love of the city and central Europe as whole.
Hobbies:
Robert enjoys history, hiking and cycling. He also loves travelling, meeting people and listening to their stories.
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Mgr. Bc. Monika Moravcová, DiS. | |
| Teacher in ES |
| moravcova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Finance and Administration Prague, Master’s program in Criminalistics and Forensic Sciences (ongoing)
Varsovia University of Business and Applied Sciences, Frydek-Mistek, Master’s degree in Preschool and Primary School Pedagogy
Jan Amos Komenský University, Prague, Bachelor’s program in Special Education
Trivis College of Crime Prevention and Crisis Management, Prague, Diploma in Crime Prevention
Additional Courses:
Specialized Study for the Prevention of Socially Pathological Phenomena (School Prevention Methodologist)
Pedagogy Studies for Teaching Assistants
Crisis Intervention in the School Environment
Media Education for Primary Schools
Sfumato (Blended Reading) – Reading for All Children
Special Education Diagnostics
Formative Assessment for Primary School
Fitness Instructor Certification
Presentation and Communication Skills
Effective Learning Strategies
Stress Management and Mental Well-being
Monika comes from Klatovy. At the beginning of her professional career, she focused on andragogy in an international telecommunications company. After the birth of her daughter, her interest gradually shifted from adult education to children’s education. She believes that the first years of school are crucial in shaping how children will approach education for the rest of their lives. Her main interest lies in special education, with a specialization in etopedics. Additionally, she is involved in criminology and criminalistics, continuously expanding her knowledge in this field. She also works as a primary prevention lecturer in elementary schools.
Hobbies:
Monika enjoys spending time in nature, whether on a walk or a bike ride. Physical activity is an important part of her life.
Bc. Timothy Murphy | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| murphy@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of York, UK, Master of Science in Computer Science and Cyber Security - to be finished in summer 2025
University of Derby, UK, Bachelor of arts in Music Technology
Tim grew up in the United Kingdom, Manchester, about 5 km away from the most famous football ground in the world. Although born in England, he is of Irish heritage. Irish music was his first love, and took him to University to study music technology, where he fell in love with computer science. Completing his Master's, he started to teach his blend of Music technology, computer science and English.
Hobbies:
Other than music and computer science, Tim is a massive Manchester United football club supporter. Never missing a game when he was younger, his life abroad has led him to follow the reds in front of the TV.
Mgr. Marta Nešporová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| nesporova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University in Prague, specialization in First Grade Teaching
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Creative school - active learning
Informative course of Montessori pedagogy
Ethical education in the practice of primary and secondary schools
Pervasive developmental disorders in the context of inclusive education in the 1st grade
Communication - the basis of life
Safe class, Don't give up
Musical movement education, Yoga with children, Parachute training
Education of pupils with a different mother tongue
Primary speech therapy prevention - Speech therapy assistant
Marta comes from Prague, where she lives with her family. She is married with two teenage children. Since 1997, she has been teaching in primary schools in Prague in the first grade. He likes it best when the children are happy and laughing while learning.
Hobbies:
Marta likes to do sports. She enjoys hiking, lacrosse, swimming, yoga and recreationally plays ice and inline hockey. In her free time, she likes to go to concerts or the theater. In the summer, he goes to camps as a leader.
Bc. Nicole Nikonetz | |
| Teacher in ES |
| nikonetz@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Lethbridge, Canada – Bachelor of Education, Bachelor degree of Arts in English and French
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
TEFL
Genius Hour Course Certification
DELF Bilingual Certification in French – level B
Nicole was born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada, but has lived most of her life in Alberta near the mountains. She received her education degree and her bachelor of arts from the University of Lethbridge, gaining experience in teaching a wide variety of grades in her practicums. She has taught English Language Arts from Gr. 6-11, along with Gr. 6 Math, Social Studies, and Gym. Nicole loves living in Prague because of its central location and beautiful architecture, and because it’s warmer than Canada.
Hobbies:
In her spare time, Nicole loves reading, traveling, playing volleyball, and hiking, along with trying to learn Czech.
Mgr. Dana Nováková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| novakovad@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University Prague, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Physical Education, Master´s degree in Teaching for secondary schools, specialization in Czech language and physical education
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Reading literacy course
Creative writing course
Faculty teacher FF UK
Dana comes from Františkovy Lázně but has been living in Prague since she was 19. For 35 years, she taught at the Botičská Gymnasium, where in addition to teaching, she led a drama group with which they won several competitions and shows of amateur high school groups. They filled the Acropole Theater many times with their original plays. She also organized other school events, led a creative writing seminar, is the co-author of two book publications on literary works, and has also been involved in media education for many years. She also wrote the school chronicle.
Hobbies:
Dana used to do a lot of sports, now she is more into music, singing and playing the guitar. She likes to travel and spends a lot of time with her two dogs.
Mgr. Lucie Nováková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| novakova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Pardubice University, Faculty of Languages and Humanities – German
Other qualifications:
Courses of alternative approaches to raising children and working with children based on respect and partnership approach, working with emotions etc.
Easy learning course tutor
Evaluator of the oral school-leaving exam in German
Lucie comes from Podkrkonoší, where she still loves to return. She uses her knowledge of German not only in teaching, but also in communication with her family living in Germany. She also has experience with business German, because she worked in a German company.
Hobbies:
Lucie prefers to spend her free time with her family, recharges her battery in nature, enjoys traveling, reading, practicing yoga, and is interesting in a healthy style and aromatherapy.
Mgr. Emmalee Olsen | |
| Teacher in ES |
| olsen@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
The College of New Jersey, USA, Master´s degree of Arts in Teaching Special Education
The College of New Jersey, USA, Bachelor´s degree of Science in Elementary Education and Psychology
Additional Courses:
Teaching certifications from New Jersey, USA
Emmalee was born and raised in Oceanport, New Jersey, and she received her education degree from The College of New Jersey. She completed her student teaching at Sunny Canadian in the Fall of 2023 while teaching Grade 5. She fell in love with the city of Prague and the welcoming atmosphere of the school and is excited to be back to teach Grade 1.
Hobbies:
In her spare time, Emmalee enjoys traveling, running, field hockey and CrossFit.
Mgr. Pavla Otčenášková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| otcenaskova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Univerzita Hradec Králové, Faculty of Education, specialization in Russian language and music
Charles University Prague, Faculty of Education, specialization in German language
Pavla comes from Hradec Králové, where she still often visits her parents and sister with her family. Pavla has been working with children since she was 23 years old, when she left her home town for a new stage in her life in Prague. She has gradually experienced working at the 2nd grade of primary school, gymnasium and with adult students as well.
Hobbies:
Pavla likes to explore the world on bike, on foot, on in-line skates, by plane, by train, on skis and by boat. She is attracted both by beautiful cities with great culinary experiences and by picturesque nature. She loves singing and music, often goes to the theater.
Bc. Susan Patera | |
| Teacher in ES |
| patera@sunnycanadian.cz |
University of Alberta (UofA): Completion of Bachelor of Education with a major in History and minor in French language
Susan was born and raised in Edmonton, Canada to Czech parents. She completed her university degree in Education in 2013 and in 2015 she moved to the Czech Republic to teach English. She taught in Czech state schools and was a teacher at Sunny from 2015-2017. That was followed by maternity and parental leave and this year we are very happy to welcome her back!
Hobbies and Activity:
Susan’s favourite activity is travelling and exploring the world with her family. She loves running, figure skating and skiing.
Ing. Bc. Marcela Pejcharová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| pejcharova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Economics, Prague
Faculty of Education, Charles University, Prague – School Management
Faculty of Education, University of Hradec Králové - teaching
Marcela has been working in schools and bilingual education for more than 15 years. She worked at several prestigious bilingual schools, initially in managerial positions in administrative and operational management, and later also in school management. Marcela has valuable experience as a manager as well as a teacher on the first stage. She knows that children needs a safe, supportive and stimulating environment to study. Therefore, she tries to create such an environment for their pupils. The work of a teacher is fulfilling for her, also because she gives her the opportunity to live differently every day. She likes dynamics and enjoys discovering new things. Marcela continues to educate herself in various methods and forms of working with children. She believes that these methods bings the joy from work and the desire for further learning. The children as well as adults appreciate her positive attitude, support and diligence.
She likes to spend her free time with her family, she loves traveling and discovering new places.
Hana Pelikánová | |
| Teaching Assistant/Afternoon Club |
| pelikanova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Economy School Hovorčovická, Prague, specialization in General Economy
Additional Courses:
Pedagogical minimum
Hana first worked in administration, both in the public and private sectors. But after years, she reassured herself that her heart belonged to children. Therefore, she has reached the pedagogical minimum and today she works as an educator in afternoon clubs for children and leads the afternoon activities for children. She has gain an experience from a public school, an experience with the Montessori programme, has led ice skating and online skating clubs, ski courses and schools in nature. He has a long-term cooperation with the Shelter for Abandoned Animals in Troja. She is mainly involved in organizing collections of material and food aid for the shelter.
Hobbies:
Hana likes nature in general, especially mountains. Her great hobby is her Hungarian Pointer Argo.
Bc. Marcela Pešková | |
| Teacher in ES |
| peskova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Johanesburg, South Africa, Bc. diploma in Human Movement Science, English and Psychology
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
PGCE – Post-Graduate Certificate in Education
Marcela was born in the Czech Republic. In 1968, her parents defected to Austria together with their children, subsequently they were relocated to South Africa, a country welcoming skilled refugees. Marcela grew up in Johannesburg, attending schools under the British colonial system. After graduating from the University of Johannesburg, she taught in South Africa, the UK, and the Czech Republic, gaining experience in both high school and primary school settings. She particularly enjoys teaching at the primary school level, relishing the energy of the children. Marcela has several years of experience teaching ESL in bilingual programs in both private and state schools in Prague.
Hobbies:
Marcela loves walking in nature, spending time outdoors, reading, travelling, and enjoying moments with her three children.
Mgr. David Reichmann | |
| High School and ES Teacher |
| reichmann@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Charles University - Chemistry for 2nd and 3rd grade
Faculty of Education, Charles University - Mathematics for 2nd and 3rd grade
SPŠ Grafická - Polygraphy Branch
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Department of Mathematics and Didactics of Mathematics Pedf UK - 2nd prize in the Czechoslovakian round of SVOČ works from didactics of mathematics
National Institute of Children and Youth MŠMT - cycling instructor
Odysseus Project - OSV Methods in leading of class lessons
Project Eureka, physics with own hands and head
David has been in education since he was 22 years old. During his experience of 24 years he worked in a few elementary schools as well as in high school. He likes his approval subjects - mathematics and chemistry, on top of that he devoted his time to self-study of physics. What he enjoys as well is class teacher´s work. He also regularly organized trips on boats, after school activities such as bycicle riding, or other sports events.
Hobbies:
David spends most of his free time with his family - wife, two daughters and a dog. The whole family enjoys volleyball. When David has a spare time after all he likes riding a bike, playing futsal, watching the Champions League. He also likes reading surreal poetry, listening to music of various genes or watching a good movie.
Bc. Kellan Reil | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| reil@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Bachelor of Secondray Education from the University of Alberta (Majoring in Social Studies and minoring in English Language Arts)
Additional Courses:
Teaching certifications from the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia
Kellan was born and raised in Alberta, Canada and he received his education degree from the University of Alberta. For the past two years he has been teaching in Lanzhou, China at a British Columbia offshore school, helping Chinese students pursue their desire to learn at international universities. Kellan first visited Prague when he was sixteen years old on a high school trip to Europe. Prague became Kellan’s favourite European city because of its beauty and friendly people.
In his spare time, Kellan enjoys watching movies, traveling the world, and mountain biking.
Mgr. Jan Schroll | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| schroll@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University Prague, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specialization in Geography and History, and Teaching general education subjects for secondary schools and the 2nd stage of elementary schools, focused on modern history, geopolitics, environmental studies, project teaching.
Additional Courses:
School skiing and snowboarding instructor
Paramedic of outdoor activities
Jan has many years of experience in teaching history, geography, and social studies at grammar school. He led social science and graduation seminars and opposed social science graduation theses. He organized project school education plans and participated in the creation of the history, geography, and social studies curriculum. He also worked as the leader of the adaptation group for Ukrainian students and in the non-profit organization Cyril Mooney - the project "Against Children from Ukraine".
Hobbies:
Jan is mainly interested in sports. He actively skis, snowboards, engages in combat sports, cycling, inline skating, and ball sports. He also likes to travel and engage in outdoor activities
Iolanna Sichyokno | |
| Teaching Assistant |
| sichyokno@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Secondary pedagogical School, Luck, Ukraine, specialization in Musical teaching
After finishing school, Iolanna worked as a kindergarten teacher. After moving to the Czech Republic, she devoted herself primarily to her family and gradually opened her own business as well. However, she discovered that her mission was to work with children, so she has been working in education ever since.
Hobbies:
Iolanna likes to get to know new places both in the Czech Republic and abroad, she likes to read and also to cook.
Martina Sittová | |
| Afternoon Club |
| sittova@sunycanadian.cz |
Education:
Secondary vocational school, Praha, specialization in men´s tailoring
After graduation, Martina started working as an assistant and men's tailor for fashion designer Iška Fišárková. Later, she did a retraining course in cosmetics, manicure and pedicure. Thanks to her own children, she started working in children's groups. In working with children, she could fully apply her creativity and creative abilities.
Hobbies:
Martina is very creative, which is why she mainly does handicrafts. She also likes hiking, traveling and gardening.
Gabriela Slabá | |
| Afternoon Club |
| slaba@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Secondary vocational school, specialization in bookbinding
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
ABA course (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
After graduating, Gabriela started working as a bookbinder, but very soon she began to devote herself to children. She changed her original profession to a professional nanny. She took care of children from birth to their school age. This work brought her to children with autism as well, which is why she completed an ABA course.
Hobbies:
Gabriela loves to travel, enjoys theater, film and music. But she most enjoys spending her free time with friends.
Mgr. Aneta Slačíková | |
| Teacher in ES |
| slacikova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Education, Specialization in Primary School Teaching
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Freie Universität Berlin - study Programme ERASMUS
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - summer language course
Eastbourne School of English - course English for Primary Teachers
Aneta graduated at Charles University, Primary school Teaching in 2016. During the study she lived in Berlin, where she studied Teacher Training and German language. She began to gather her pedagogical experience from education program Začít spolu (Step by Step), Reading and Writing to Critical Thinking, Hejný-methodology, Comenia Script, formative assessment and education of soft skills. She likes working with children, she is excited by children's sincerity and spontaneity. Her target is to create stimulating environment for children during the educational process, which can help to develop children's personality, this environment will be also a place of safety and positive relationships.
Hobbies:
Aneta loves travelling and spends most of her free time in nature.
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Dagmar Slezáková, DiS. | |
| Teaching Assistant |
| slezakova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Higher vocational school – Social and legal studies, finished with a certificate of discharge
High School – Business and entrepreneurial activity, finished with a leaving exam
Additional Courses:
Teaching assistant certificate
Dagmar already worked as a field personal assistant for the Sue Ryder Association during her studies at higher vocational school. She then completed her school experience in the childcare department, an infant institution, in the non-profit organization Rytmus, in a counseling center for homeless people, the Vendula hospital in Horní Bezděkov, in the Society for the Study of Sects and New Religious Trends. She then worked as a production worker in an advertising company, then at the Bosch company secretariat. She participated in the events of radio Blaník, devoted herself to the preparation of events at Hvězdárná Žebrák, and also cooperates with Norskysvet.cz on an ongoing basis.
Hobbies:
Daša is mainly devoted to her family, likes to ski, ride a bike, likes to travel. She loves Sweden and Finland, where she worked and learned Swedish. He is also interested in culture and handicrafts.
Mgr. Nafsika Smyrli | |
| Teacher in ES |
| smyrli@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Leeds, United Kingdom, Master degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Athens, Greece – Bachelor degree in English Language and Literature
Additional Courses:
Cambridge CELTA certificate
Michigan Proficiency of English certificate
Teaching English to Young Learners certificate
Understanding Autism course
Teacher Development Seminars for Teachers Specializing in Young Learners
EFL Teacher-Trainee Conference: New Trends for Language Learning in Europe & the Teaching of English to Young Learners
Seminar on “Special Learning Disabilities to Preschool and School Age Children”
Nafsika is a qualified English as a Second Language teacher (ESL). Her love for the English language in accordance with her love for the children made her passionate about teaching. She always strives to create engaging lessons that will facilitate students’ learning and will correspond to their needs. She has worked as an ESL teacher in different international schools in Greece, UK and Czechia.
Hobbies:
Nafsika enjoys learning new languages. She is fluent in Italian. Also, in her spare time, she enjoys reading books, cooking, exercising and travelling.
Michal Sváček | |
| Teacher in ES |
| svacek@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University in Prague, Pedagogical faculty, specialization in IT with focus on education
Additional Courses/Qualificiations:
Basketball coach licence
Websites creation and management
Michal comes from Benesov and most of his life is devoted to sports. He was active in athletics,
football, and enjoyed a lot of other sports. As a coach he went through football, athletics,
basketball or even fire fighting.
Hobbies:
Michal's hobbies include namely music and computing.
Nadežda Šimková | |
| Teacher in ES |
| simkova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
AMBIS Praha, specialization in Special pegagogy
Integrated High School of Services, Vizovice, specialization in Economy of Operation
After graduation from high school Naďa traveled for almost 8 years. She traveled the United States, Israel, Jordan, Croatia and other countries. Then she worked as a personal assistant and a receptionist. Naďa loves children, her goal is to teach and guide them therefore she is now in a process of studying pedagogy.
Hobbies:
Naďa spends most of her time with her three kids. She also likes traveling or making trips. Dancing is her favourite activity as well.
Bc. Alejandro Tamez | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| tamez@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Univesidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon, Music Faculty, Mexico
Alejandro is from the city Monterrey, Mexico working as a teacher of artistic education and development of communicative expression since 1992 in public elementary and high schools.
He has been working in Prague for 13 years in elementary and high school education in different international schools and Czech public elementary and high schools as Spanish teacher. He is currently studying Psychology.
His hobbies are music and singing, outdoor activities and studying.
Richard Todd | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| todd@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Open College London, Great Britain
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
TEFOL certificate
Born in Fife, Scotland, Richard worked for many years with the Scottish Government, ran youth clubs, and volunteered for a national charity supporting young children and their families. After moving to Spain, he retrained to work in education and consequently worked in two international schools in Valencia and Murcia, where he taught English as Second Language for over a decade. He recently made a move to the Czech Republic with his family, where he continued to work in education.
Hobbies:
In his spare time, Richard enjoys live music events, eating out, and helping to train young children at his local rugby club.
Mgr. Milena Urbanová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| urbanova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Palacky University, Olomouc, Pedagogical faculty, Teaching in 1st grade ES with a partial specialization in music education
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
FCE
Reading and Writing to Critical Thinking, RWCT International Consortium
Reader Literacy Support, Charles University Prague
Specifics of teaching for pupils - foreigners, National Institute of Education
Sociocultural competences for pedagogical staff, PF UJEP Ústí nad Labem
Scripture as a conscious trace of movement, DYS - the center of Prague
Milena comes from Moravia, has living in Prague since she got married. She has two adult children
and a wonderful grandson. She has been working in Sunny Canadian since 2009, enjoying the clean
surroundings and beautiful nature around the school, as well as a great team of co-workers.
Hobbies:
Milena likes hiking, singing, dancing, reading, enjoys visiting theaters and concerts. And she also
tries to pass on these interests to her pupils.
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Bc. Dagmar Valentová | |
| Afternoon Club |
| valentova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Hotel College in Prague – Marketing and Media Communication
Since her childhood, Dagmar has longed for travelling around the world, meeting new people and learning foreign languages. During her career she has gained a lot of experience, mainly as an assistant in the management of Czech and foreign companies, but also as an Assistant Director in a private English-Czech school. In spite of her considerable workload, Dagmar completed her education in the Marketing and Media Communication at college.
Hobbies:
She has two sons, loves his family, nature and animals. She´s interested in history, travelling and recharges through swimming and joga.
Iva Vincourová | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| vincourova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| To be announced |
Education:
University of Geneva - French language and civilization (École de langue et de civilisation françaises)
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Pedagogy for further education lectors
Iva first fell in love with French language in basic school, then later during her six-year stay in Geneva, Switzerland. She worked in tourism and returned to pedagogy during her work at the MEYS. There she also became interested in alpine sports. Working with children is very fulfillingfor her, and she continuously seeks ways to improve her pedagogical skills.
Hobbies:
In addition to mountain tourism, Iva enjoys reading and listening to music.
Mgr. Blanka Volfová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| volfova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Ostrava, pedagogical faculty, specialization in Primary Education, supplemented by specialization in Working Education
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Teaching in Primary School, practice in 1st - 4th grade
Mathematics training for Primary School
MENSA Training with Professor Hejny: Comparing Traditional Mathematics with Hejny Mathematics
Training with Dr. Slezáková, Mathematics Professor for 1st grade elementary school
Analytical-synthetic reading method & genetic reading method
MENSA Course: Developing a child's intellect and developing children's creativity
Leader of school clubs focusing on logical (mathematical) board games, Sudoku and creative activities
Leader of creative courses such as painting on glass, silk and wires
Completed Ceramics courses by Jarmila Tyrnerová and in Kohoutov
Leader of Ceramics course (and other courses) for children in kindergarten, elementary schools as well as adults
Training at School of Traditional Crafts, Prague, Weaving course
Training at House of Culture, Ostrava: Bobbin and Hand Weaving
Course in Blueprint and Old Crafts
Blanka comes from Ostrava. After completing her studies, she worked as a teacher at a small
school. She organized various out-of-school activities there as well. She published a school
magazine together with children, she was a co-founder and owner of a ceramic and creative workshop
where she organized ceramic and hand-made courses. She has been teaching adults and children of all
ages. She moved to Prague in 2009.
Hobbies:
Blanka spends her free time with her son, family and friends. She likes to travel, read, watch travel
and science documents, recreational sports, and doing craft work.
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Ing. Jitka Wachtlová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| wachtlova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
CVUT Praha, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Energy Studies
UK Praha, Pedagogical Faculty, supplementary teaching of the 2nd and 3rd grade
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
JASPEX CTU, Study of English for Teachers
Further education and teacher training in physics and mathematics
Summer School of Hejny´s Mathematics for 2nd grade and several courses for 1st grade
Jitka comes from Benesov near Prague. She's glad she found a pretty school like Sunny Canadian
near her home, and enjoys working in a such friendly team.
Hobbies:
Jitka likes traveling and looking for new places, she also likes hiking or cycling, in winter cross country skiing. At home she has two tomcats. She also loves gardening as she has a nice garden.
Bc. Kimberly Waldo | |
| Teacher in ES |
| waldo@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, USA, Dual Bachelor degree in Spanish language and Russian language
Additional courses/Qualifications:
TEFL certificate
Certificate of Auxiliar of Conversation at Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Kimberly was born and raised in Pennsylvania, USA. Her desire to learn languages carried through to university with a dual bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Russian Language. She had an amazing opportunity to study abroad in Sevilla, Spain where she first got to experience teaching English to young Spanish students. She has gained 6 years of experience teaching the CLIL method in Czech Republic in a Czech state primary school. She hopes to continue to integrate herself in the Czech Republic through learning the language, visiting other parts of the country, and of course eating plenty of Czech cuisine.
Hobbies:
Kimberly enjoys reading, swimming, and seeing new films. She enjoys having the opportunity to travel to new cities and countries.
Mgr. Alexandra Werner | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| werner@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Bath Spa University, Bath, England
BSc Hons (Bachelor of Science, Honours degree) of Sport and Exercise Science in The University of South Wales, Trefforest, Wales
Additional Courses / Qualifications:
TEFL certificate
Alexandra is originally from Germany, but has lived in Belgium, the UK and Romania before she came to Prague in 2019. She always enjoyed communicating in different languages and therefore started studying translation and interpreting in Belgium, specializing in Dutch, English and French. After an extraordinary TEFL teaching experience in Thailand, she decided to become a language teacher and completed a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education - teacher training) course in the UK in 2013, specializing in German. Alexandra has taught a wide range of year groups, ranging from Year 3 to Year 13.
Hobbies:
In her free time, Alexandra takes singing lessons as she loves to sing. She loves also dancing, eating good food and drinking good coffee.
Bc. Peter Williams | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| williams@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Exeter University, Great Britain, Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education.
Additional courses/Qualifications:
English FA Level 1 in Football Coaching.
TEFL qualification
SLQ (Sports Leadership) Tutor and Internal Verifier
Peter was born and raised in Kenilworth, England. He gained his bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Exeter in 2001. He has spent time teaching at various schools in the UK, Malaysia and the Czech Republic. He took a gap from teaching to pursue business interests in the ICT sector before returning to the profession in 2019.
Hobbies:
Peter has been heavily involved in sport for most of his life. He currently coaches the Prague Raptors Women's football team that compete in the Czech national league system. Other hobbies include music and books.
Mgr. Lucie Zavřelová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| zavrelova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Hradec Králové, Pedagogical Faculty – Primary School, Special needs Pedagogy
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Alternative forms of class activities
How to diversify Czech lessons through language games
Development of numeracy skills through games at Primary School
Mind maps and their use in teaching
Math didactic games at Primary School
Working with mistakes in Czech language lessons
Jolly Phonics Training Workshop
University of the Nations
ESOL course – Lewisham London
During her studies Lucie left for London to learn English, and then she lived there for almost 5 years. She worked with preschool children. After that she went to California to study at the missionary school University of the Nations. For two months, she went to a mission devoted to school and preschool aged children in third world countries. She participated in establishing a small local school there. When she returned to Prague, she worked for four years at the Czech-English international school as a class teacher.
Hobbies:
Lucie spends most of her free time actively with her two children. She also likes skiing, running and to overcoming herself at various races.
Kindergarten
Reception (Kindergarten)
Michaela Dubská
Assistant to Principal of Kindergarten
| +420 734 503 885 |
| receptionKG@sunnycanadian.cz |
| dubska@sunnycanadian.cz |
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Michaela Dubská | |
| Assistant to Principal of Kindergarten |
| receptionKG@sunnycanadian.cz |
| dubska@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 503 885 |
Education:
Secondary School of Economy, field of study: Foreign Trade
A considerable part of Michaela´s work experience was in the automotive industry. Last three years she has been working with children. Working in kindergarten fills her with joy and satisfaction.
Hobbies:
In her free time she practices yoga and pilates, she plays tennis and winter skies. She also likes culture events, preferably theater plays and exhibitions, and she likes sighseeings as well.
Michaela Helísková
Assistant to Principal of Kindergarten
| +420 734 503 885 |
| receptionKG@sunnycanadian.cz |
| heliskova@sunnycanadian |
Michaela Helísková | |
| Assistant to Principal of Kindergarten |
| receptionKG@sunnycanadian.cz |
| heliskova@sunnycanadian |
| +420 734 503 885 |
Education:
Secondary vocational school of business, Prague
Michaela has been working in Sunny Canadian since September 2012. For the first 6 years she worked in
the kitchen preparing snacks for kindergarten children. Then she led the extra course Little Chef for 2 years, and today you can meet her at the kindergarten reception.
Hobbies:
Michaela likes children, likes hand crafting, mainly crocheting, takes care of her garden. She is also a musical fan. In her fee time she attends ceramics classes, runs and rides in-line skates.
Management (Kindergarten)
Ing. Alice Štunda | |
| Founder and Owner |
| stunda@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 605 241 168 |
Education:
Institut of Chemical Technology, Praha, Engineering degree
Other Courses/Qualifications:
Business Management, Canada
Alice moved to Kanady after graduation. There she worked as a chemical engineer on oil drilling. She returned to her homeland in 2001 and in 2002 she established a bilingual kindergarten school in Hlubočinka. She continued in her efforts, and in 2009 opened a new building of bilingual Kindergarten, Elementary School and Grammar in Zdiměřice. In 2013 she was awarded as a businesswoman of the year in the Middle-Sized Business category.
Hobbies:
Alice likes to travel, sports, gardening, and she is also interested in interior design.
Mgr. Alena Kosová, MBA | |
| Kindergarten Principal |
| kosova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 466 583 |
Education:
Edu Effective Business School - MBA - Coaching and Mentoring and Leadership
Catholic University in Ružomberok, PF IJF - Department of Special Education and Pedagogy of the Mentally Handicapped (MŠMT Nostrification - Kindergarten teacher, Elementary School teacher of the 1st stage, Special Primary School teacher of the 2nd stage, a Special Education teacher in schools and educational institutions)
Jan Amos Comenius University - Special Pedagogy and Education
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Qualification in school management
Mediator - accredited mediation training
Principal as coach - coaching style of school management
Training of language skills according to Elkonin
Sfumato - flowing reading
Stimulation program for preschoolers and children with postponement of school attendance - Maxík
SPU signals at the beginning of school attendance
School maturity and enrollment to school
Diagnosis of preschoolers skills
Developmental and psychological aspects of game of preschool and early school aged children as indicators of emotional disorders and behavior
Alena has been involved in the education and bringing up of children since she was 18 when she started going to summer and winter camps as a leader. She completed a course for trainers of parents with children and for pre-school children under the Czech Sokol municipalities. She has got experience from primary school and kindergarten as a teacher and educatoress. She works in the Elkonin Initiative - preparation for reading - as a lecturer of pre-grapheme and grapheme stage courses. She considers it very important for preschool children to develop phonemic awareness and other abilities and skills that contribute to the proper development of reading. Together with other completed courses, it creates a comprehensive complex of knowledge in the field of preschool and early school pedagogy. As a special educationalist, she individually works with preschool and school children in various areas (diagnostics of school maturity, intervention activities, etc.).
Work motto: "I draw on my professional and parental experience".
Mission: "I listen, create mutual positive bonds and care for them, try to understand and unconditionally accept children."
Vision: Kindergarten full of HAPPY CHILDREN.
Hobbies:
Alena is active in her work and private life. Direct communication, understanding, honesty, mindfulness and joy from everyday little things are her guiding principles and values. In her free time, she devotes herself to her family and her interests - she likes going to the nature, practicing yoga, riding a bike and going to the theater or other cultural events.
Bc. Samantha Prior | |
| Head of English studies KG |
| prior@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 570 281 |
Education:
Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, Specialization in Early Childhood Education
After finishing her studies in 2007, Samantha decided to travel abroad and ended up settling in the Czech Republic. In Prague, Sam obtained a Certificate to teach English as a second language through TEFL. She has been teaching in Prague for the past 8 years. She loves children and enjoys spending time learning with them, she finds them the natural comedians of life and is always having fun with them.
Hobbies:
Samantha enjoys travelling, camping, dinner parties and the European cultural scene.
Teachers (Kindergarten)
Jitka Adámková, DiS. | |
| Kindergarten teacher |
| adamkova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
VOŠ Jabok, Praha, specialization in special pedagogy
Waldorf lyceum, Praha, humanities studies
Stirling High School, Stirling, Scotland – studies completed with a high school graduation certificate
Additional Courses:
Internship at L´Arche, Great Britain -residential facility for mentally disabled people
Internship at Savio House, Great Britain – adaptation courses for young people
Jitka lived several years in Scotland and England, where she had the opportunity to study and then complete a professional internship. She passed her matriculation exam at Stirling High School in Scotland. After returning to the Czech Republic, she worked as a teacher's assistant and subsequently as a teacher in a bilingual kindergarten. She is currently continuing his distance study in the field of special pedagogy.
Hobbies:
Jitka likes reading, dancing and doing the Pilates exercise. She also loves travelling as well as practicing crafts.
Bc. Sofia Bidrman | |
| Teacher in KG |
| bidrman@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Brunel University London - MSc Psychology (Conversion) - ongoing study
University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Bachelor of Arts, Specialization in Social Sciences
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Oxford TEFL Victoria
Jolly Phonics and Grammer
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Sofia is from Canada and moved to Prague in 2018 to pursue her passion for early childhood education at Sunny Canadian Kindergarten. She spent several years working at Sunny, then some time exploring other opportunities working in Prague. Sofia is thrilled to return to the community at Sunny and continue working with the amazing team of teachers children, and parents. Her background in sports, music, and language are elements which she looks forward to bringing to the classroom and incorporating into her lessons.
Hobbis:
In her spare time Sofia is pursuing her additional passions by studying psychology, running, swimming, and practicing yoga.
Bc. Timothy Bohus | |
| KG Teacher |
| bohus@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA - Bachelor of Arts in Writing-Intensive English
University of Nottingham, England - Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, International (PGCEi)
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Medic of Recreational Activities for Children and Young People
International House Certificate in Teaching Young Learners
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Born in Chicago, Tim has been living and working in Prague since 2002. Most of that time has been spent teaching Nursery in a large International school, enjoying the challenge of teaching a broad range of nationalities, as well as native Czech children. He particularly enjoys working with young learners, ensuring that their initial school experience is positive and becomes a strong foundation for their future learning. He is always keen to take lessons outdoors, using nature and the local area to enhance children’s educational opportunities. Music and movement are also key components of his lessons. He is very enthusiastic about joining the Sunny Canadian community and further developing his love of learning with the children, parents and teachers here.
Hobbies:
Tim loves jazz, poetry and science. He also likes playing chess and running along the Vltava river.
Bc. Breandain Clarke | |
| Teacher in KG |
| clarke@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Hawaii, Hilo, USA, Bachelor diploma of Arts in English
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Teaching English as a Foreign Language – TEFL
Certificate in Teaching English to Youth
Breandain originally moved from Hawaii to Prague in 2020 after receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in English. While living in Prague, he obtained his certificate to teach English as a Foreign Language. Shortly after receiving his teaching certificate, Breandain began working as an English teacher in the heart of Prague and absolutely loved working in education. After two and a half years, he decided to work toward another certification to teach younger children, which then led him to the beautiful Sunny Canadian International School!
Hobbies:
Breandain likes to be active – he likes running, hiking, swimming, yoga. He also likes diorama construction, figure photography, watching films and listening to music and discussing them in depth.
Edita Dvořáková | |
| Teacher in KG |
| dvorakovae@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
St. Louis Community College, Bridgeton, USA, specialization in Child and Family Development
High School for EU Administration, Prague, specialization in Operation of Diplomatic Services
Other qualifications:
TOEFL Certificate
Edita has a positive attitude towards children from an early age probably because she herself comes from a large family. After graduation from high school she decided to go to the USA as an Au Pair. She stayed there for five years and besides babysitting she studied child and family development. When she got her degree, she returned home in order to continue with children education.
Hobbies:
Edita is very sporty. She took part in Junior Lacrosse World Championships, she plays volleyball, too. In winter she enjoys cross-country skiing and snowboard, in summer biking. Besides sport she also likes to read and listen to music.
Bc. Vendula Fidrychová | |
| Teacher in KG |
| fidrychova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Norwalk Community College, USA, English study
UJEP, Ústí nad Labem, Preschool Teacher Training - Bc.
Pedagogical school- Child education of the Kindergarten
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Maxík - Stimulation program for preschoolers and children with postponed school attendance
Elkonin
Speech therapy assistant
Develompnet od pre-mathematical skills by Hejný method I.
School readiness
Grafomotirika
Diagnosis of preschool children
Kangaroo trunk
Diagnostics of children by Kangarooo trunk
Musical activities in acquiring Czech as a second language
Vendula has a lot of experience working and practice with pre-school children in various kindergartens. She loves to do arts with kids, she led a few sport extra courses and an extra course of playing the flute. She lived in the USA for two years. There she worked with children, attended various kindergartens as well as studied English and traveled a lot. She perceives work with children as her life mission, inspiring and fulfilling.
Hobbies:
Vendula´s great passion is to travel and explore new cultures. She also likes sport and spends
a lot of time in nature. Then she goes to the theatre, plays piano and flute.
Martina Gresser, DiS. | |
| Teacher in KG |
| gresser@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Higher Vocational School of Education, Svatý Jan pod Skalou, specialization in preschool and extra curricular pedagogy
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Basics of first aid for children
Deficits of partial cognitive functions and prevention of special learning disabilities in preschool children The use of environmental education in the prevention of socially pathological phenomena in kindergartens Basic skills training for children
Thanks to her own children, Martina realized what is important in life and what she wants to focus on. That was the reason she started working on her own personal development, started studying and working in Kindergarten. Nowadays she is able to share her knowledge and experience with kindergarten children, which makes her very happy. Working with young children enriches and gives meaning to her life. She enjoys creating and preparing various activities for children.
Hobbies:
Martina likes music; she is learning the piano. She likes walks the countryside. In her free time she trains young children in multi-sport preparation for Rugby club Babice.
Karin Hynoušová | |
| Teacher in KG |
| hynousova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Dr. E. Beneš Czechoslovan Business Academy, Prague, Specialization in Foreign Trade Economics
Secondary Pedagogical School, Prague, Pre-school and Out-of-school Pedagogy
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Ski instructor
Mediator - accredited mediation training
Karin worked in Sunny Canadian a few years ago in the position of as an ssistant. The desire to
work with children and the subsequent experience of raising two sons brought her to study pedagogy.
Thanks to this study she can pursue a profession she loves and perceives as her mission. After
two-year practice at a kindergarten with a forest nursery concept, she accepted an offer to return
to her familiar and inspiring Sunny Canadian environment.
Hobbies:
Thanks to her sporty naturel Karin likes spending her free time actively. She plays volleyball,
tennis, she likes running, skiing, in-line skating, fitness, windsurfing, mountain hikes.
Rocio Chavez | |
| Teacher in KG |
| chavez@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
California State University Long Beach, USA – ongoing study
San Diego City College, USA, degree of Associate in Arts for tranfer
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
TEFL Certificate
Rocio is Mexican-American raised in California. She gained her experience working with children as a behavioral therapist for children on the Autism spectrum and troubled youth. In San Diego she obtained her Associates Degree in Sociology as she has a great passion for helping others. Shortly after she decided to travel and thought there was no better way than to move abroad and continue doing what she loves, which is what brought her to the Czech Republic to teach. Now, after living in Prague for two years she cannot see herself going back especially now that she is starting this exciting journey at Sunny Canadian.
Hobbies:
Rocio enjoys exploring the world, she likes hiking, reading, creating arts and crafts.
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Kateřina Kroutilová | |
| Teacher in KG |
| kroutilova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Secondary Pedagogical School and Grammar school, Prague, specialization in Kindergarten
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Injuries and first aid for children
Educational Program in Autumn Singing
Graphomotoric exercises Magic pencil
Ongoing courses of assertiveness when dealing with customers
Kateřina wanted to be a teacher since her childhood. She worked with children in summer camps and
schools in nature, cooperated with the mother's center of Pohádka in Jesenice and helped in a
local mini-kindergarten. A great inspiration for her was Yamaha Music School, which she attended
with her daughter. Now she uses all her knowledge and experience when working with the children
of the Sunny Canadian Kindergarten.
Hobbies:
Kateřina likes music, plays guitar and "ukulele", likes walking and hiking, and in the summer boating, she is
interested in history, and resting with a good book.
Kristýna Květoňová | |
| Teacher in KG |
| kvetonova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Secondary school of pedagogy Futurum, Prague, specialization in Preschool and extracurricular pedagogy – ongoing study
Private business high school, Hradec Králové – specialization in Services and trade
Other Qualifications:
Helen Doron Early English
Step by step - a teaching program for kindergartens
Hiking and swimming course for kindergarten teachers
First aid course for children
Kristýna first worked for 10 years as an English teacher for children from 3 months to 10 years at the Helen Doron Early English learning center, when she obtained many certificates and experience in the field of teaching English in early childhood. Working with children began to fulfill her so much that after maternity leave she decided to stay in the field and subsequently started working in an international kindergarten as an operations manager and management assistant. She gradually began to supplement her education and for the past 3 years she has been leading a bilingual kindergarten that works in the Step by step program. It is very important to her that the environment where children grow up, play, learn and discover the world, is inspiring, stimulating, respectful and safe. She herself is a mother of 3 children and her goal is to make the place where you entrust your children to our care every day be exactly like that.
Hobbies:
Kristýna loves to create things, loves drawing, taking photographs, going out in nature with her dog and hiking in the mountains.
Ivana Luxová | |
| Teacher in KG |
| luxova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Futurum Praha – High School of Education, specialization in pre-school and post-school education
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Professional seminar in graphomotor skills in preschool and younger school age
Speech therapy prevention
Aggression of children
Ivana comes from Benešov. Although she is still a recent graduate of a pedagogical school, she has interesting experiences from many internships she completed during her studies. Ivana is very imaginative and enthusiastically creates with children using non-traditional art techniques.
Hobbies:
Ivana likes to discover beautiful places in the countryside by bike. She also likes swimming, diving and cross-country skiing in winter. She is a member of a group of volunteers that provides sports events throughout the Czech Republic (eg Runczech races, Olympic festivals, etc.).
Bc. Zuzana Matesová, DiS. | |
| Teacher in KG / Head Czech teacher in EP |
| matesova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Jan Amos Komenský University - Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Teaching
Higher Vocational School of Pedagogy and Social Sciences - Preschool and Extracurricular Pedagogy Program
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Elkonin - for kindergarten classes
Stimulation Program for Preschoolers and Children - Maxík
General Mentoring in Kindergarten
Hejný Method in Preschools
Development of Pre-Mathematical Skills Using the Hejný Method
School Readiness
Specifics of Preschool Education for Children of Foreigners
Development of Graphomotor Skills in Preschool and Younger School-Age Children
Pre-Mathematical Literacy in Kindergarten
Pre-Reading Literacy in Kindergarten
Development of Visual and Auditory Perception, and Speech in Preschoolers
Zuzana comes from Prague and has been dedicated to educating preschool children for many years. She has been working at Sunny Canadian Kindergarten since 2014. During this time, she has worked with children of various age groups Zuzana now primarily focuses on working with preschoolers by preparing them for a smooth transition to elementary school through fun and playful learning activities. She enjoys using modern innovative approaches, methods, and strategies in her teaching, which support children's creative thinking, curiosity, and independence. Zuzana places a strong emphasis on personality-oriented education and a stimulating learning environment in which children can develop to their highest abilities. Her daily interactions with children bring her joy, fulfillment, and constant inspiration.
Hobbies:
In her free time, Zuzana enjoys spending time with her wonderful family. She loves going on trips in nature, hiking in the mountains, and relaxing with a book, preferably by the sea.
Ak. mal. Anna Matoušková | |
| Teacher in KG |
| matouskova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Academy of Arts, atelier glass prof. Stanislav Libensky, the study of
the field of art supplemented by state final examination in pedagogy and
psychology
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Magic Crayon - Graphomotorics Exercise
Scripture as a conscious trace of movement
Diagnosis of left-handedness and work with a left-handed child
Comenia Script Font Methodology
Disciple with impaired communication ability
Anna works more than twenty-five years as a painter and sculptor, freelance. She is convinced of the decisive influence of artistic activities and aesthetic perception of the world on early development of the child's personality. Currently, in addition to his artistic profession with joy working with preschool children at Sunny Canadian, where with their help and in collaboration with a colleague in practice validates and develops its own teaching methods with emphasis on movement and art activities, while practicing exercises and painting with elements of tai -t'i graphomotorics the development of preschool children.
Hobbies:
Anna is interested in history, philosophy, music and literature, likes swimming and traveling. She often exhibits, lectures and leads workshops abroad.
Bc. Asimina Paschali | |
| Teacher in KG |
| paschali@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece – Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Michigan Proficiency of English certificate
Montessori courses
After finishing her study, Asimina worked as a kindergarten teacher at a school in Greece for a year. Then she wanted to travel the world, teach in different countries, get to know new cultures. First stop was Switzerland, then Czech Republic. While she was still at the university, she was a part of the university music-theatrical group, organizing concerts and musical shows for kids and adults all over the city.
Hobbies:
Asimina is a very creative person, she loves painting, drawing, making collages, writing. She also likes singing, listening to the music, dancing, watching movies, making photographs.
Bc. Samantha Prior | |
| Head of English studies KG |
| prior@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 570 281 |
Education:
Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, Specialization in Early Childhood Education
After finishing her studies in 2007, Samantha decided to travel abroad and ended up settling in the Czech Republic. In Prague, Sam obtained a Certificate to teach English as a second language through TEFL. She has been teaching in Prague for the past 8 years. She loves children and enjoys spending time learning with them, she finds them the natural comedians of life and is always having fun with them.
Hobbies:
Samantha enjoys travelling, camping, dinner parties and the European cultural scene.
Šárka Růžičková | |
| Teacher in KG |
| ruzickova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
NIDV Jihlava - Qualification course for School Principal
Evropská High School of Education, Prague, specialization in Pre-school and post-school education
Additional Courses:
Play and Art Therapy
Learning through Play and Experience according to J. Cornell
Bilingual Education
Dynamics of Childhood Trauma in Teaching
Socio-Emotional Learning
Development of Emotional Intelligence in Children
The Good Start Method
MAXÍK Stimulation Program
Outdoor Learning, Math Outdoors
Pre-Mathematical Concepts
Music Therapy
Methodology of Children's Yoga for Preschoolers
Training in Montessori Methods and Tools
Personal Development for Preschool Teachers
Mindfulness Parenting Practitioner
Sound Therapy for Children
Neuroscience for Parents
Rescue swimming basic course
Šárka began her teaching career in 2003 at Sunny Canadian and now returns to us enriched with many career and life experiences. Meanwhile she has traveled to 70 countries and become a happy mother. She is interested in play therapy and child development based on the principles of multiple intelligences. She is also a certified instructor of yoga and dance. She created several courses and conducts webinars for teachers.
Hobbies:
Šárka loves music, dance, singing, books and guided relaxations.
Jennay Saal | |
| Teacher in KG |
| saal@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Settlers High School, Cape Town, South Africa, specialization in Goodhope Studies
Jennay's teaching journey from China to Turkey demonstrates her dedication to education and her talent for creating a dynamic learning environment. Her caring demeanor and knack for infusing fun into lessons are truly admirable qualities.
Hobbies:
Jennay likes traveling, cooking, likes to read good books. She is also likes ice skating.
Bc. Lucas Schwanke | |
| KG teacher |
| schwanke@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Geography (Arizona State University)
TEFL Certification
Lucas is from Glen Rock, Pennsylvania and grew up as a classically trained musician. He plays the bassoon, saxophone, and any other woodwind that I can try. In college, he moved to Arizona to persue his education in geographical sciences and classical music. He has teaching Experience from Philadelphia Internation Music Fesitval as a Program Director
Hobby
In his spare time his hobbies include hiking, swimming, and getting out of the city with his friends and exploring more of what the Czech Republic has to offer.
Bc. Tia Wagner | |
| Teacher in KG |
| wagner@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Alaska Anchorage, USA - Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education
Additional Qualifications:
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Planning and implementing Child-Centered STEM
Associate’s Degree in Psychology
Tia grew up primarily in Southern California, where she began her studies in Early Childhood Education. Passionate about nurturing young minds, she worked as a preschool teacher for one year before moving to Mexico to work in an orphanage, where she discovered her love for making a tangible impact on children's lives. Upon returning to the United States, Tia continued her education in Alaska, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She spent six fulfilling years teaching kindergarten at a STEM school in Anchorage, Alaska. In2023, Tia embraced a new adventure by moving to Prague, where she now works as an English teacher. Her enthusiasm or hands-on learning continues to inspire her teaching methods, fostering a dynamic and engaging environment
for her students.
Hobbies:
Tia loves to travel to new places, read, try new hobbies, and play with her dog. She loves nature and tries to spend as much time outside as possible.
High School
Reception (High school)
Jitka Babánková | |
| Assistant to ES and HS / ES Receptionist |
| receptionES@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 827 106 |
Education:
Secondary vocational school of arts and crafts, Prague, specialization in antiques
Additional Courses:
Administration
Jitka comes from Jílové near Prague. After graduation from high school she started working for the best antique shops in Prague, then she switched into the sector of luxury goods in Pařížská street. When she finished a course in administration, she changed her professional direction. First, she worked as a company executive assistant, then as a receptionist at the Zámek Štiřín Hotel. This type of work enables her to fully use her excellent communication skills as well as her optimistic nature.
Hobbies:
Jitka spends most of her free time with her two daughters, often going on trips to nature and historical places. She likes taking pictures, cycling, and walking in the mountains. She also likes Czech traditions and crafts; she collects semi-precious stones and antiques.
Kristýna Klecová
Assistant to ES and HS / ES Receptionist
| +420 734 827 106 |
| receptionES@sunnycanadian.cz |
Kristýna Klecová | |
| Assistant to ES and HS / ES Receptionist |
| receptionES@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 827 106 |
Education:
Secondary Hotel School Vršovická, Prague, specialization in Hotel management
Kristýna is at the beginning of her working career. She gathered her first experience during her studies, when she worked not only in gastronomy, but also as a sales assistant. She also devoted her free time to children, when she trained floorball in the youth club.
Hobbies:
Kristýna spends her free time mainly with her family and sports activities. She rides a bike, skates, likes to play tennis.
Teachers (High school)
Bc. Clive Allen | |
| Vice Principal of STEAM Education and Sports |
| allen@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 605 460 747 |
Education:
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT): Ordinary Degree in Chemical Technology
University College Cork (UCC): Bachelor of Science in the Physical Sciences
Additional courses/ qualifications:
i-to-i TEFL course
Cambridge CELTA
Diploma in Health and Safety in the Work Place (UCC)
Certificate in Biotechnology from Tallaght Institute of Technology
Clive comes from Ireland and has been teaching science at SCIS since 2013. He has taught Science from grade 6 up to grade 11. He took a career break for the school year 2018 – 2019 to be a full time Dad. He has spent 10 years studying Science at University College Cork where he earned his BSc in Science Teaching. He is now fully recharged and looking forward to teaching the best students in the World.
Clive enjoys playing Irish Football, Rugby and all things science.
Mgr. Petr Barannikov | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| barannikov@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Science: Geography Teaching, Faculty of Philosophy: History Teaching
Charles University, Prague,Faculty of Philosophy: Andragogy and Personnel Management
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Specific Learning Disabilities for 2nd and 3rd grades
Submitter of Leaving exam
Summer School of Contemporary History
Facing history Sustainable consumption and production - its use in teaching in schools
School Learning Program for Human and Nature
School ski instructor
Petr comes from one of the oldest royal Czech towns, the capital of hops and beer, and at the same
time from one the driest place in the Czech Republic which is Žatec. He has been working with young
people since he was 15 years old. Gradually, he was teaching in all ages, from preschool
children to elderly. His the very first experience in teaching was during his studies of geography
and history at Charles University in Prague, first at elementary school, then at grammar school. He
has also worked at the Ministry of Education where he stayed for two years. Even then he didn´t
give up teaching. On top of that he devotes his free time to children during summer camps.
Hobbies:
In his free time Petr likes traveling. he discovers interesting places thanks to the game of
geocaching. He is also involved in sports, in all seasons and almost in every weather.
Lukáš Boho | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| boho@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Teplice Conservatory, Specialization in percussion instruments and piano
Conservatory of Jaroslav Ježek, Specialization in percussion instruments
Lukáš is active musician, he cooperates with music bands of Ewa Farna, Embassy, Marek Ztracený. Currently he works in his band Jitka Boho. He also composes music and makes music production - Pop, Rock, R' n 'B, Classical.
Hobbies:
In addition to the music, Lukáš is interested in history. He likes to travel, especially in the
Czech Republic, which offers many beautiful places, whether natural or historical. That is where
he draws inspiration and, above all, positive energy.
Bc. Jiří Bruštík
| brustik@sunnycanadian.cz |
Bc. Jiří Bruštík | |
| brustik@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Ostrava, Faculty of Education, specialization in Kinanthropology and recreology
Mendel´s University, Brno, specialization in woodworking
Additional Courses:
APUL – ski coach license
Jiří come from the small Moravian town of Hranice. He graduated from the Faculty of Education at the University of Ostrava. After graduation, he is actively involved in coaching and skiing. He has extensive experience in leading and motivating children for physical activities.
Hobbies:
Jiří is engaged in running, swimming and alpine skiing coaching. He is interested in reading and various activities that are associated with movement.
Mgr. Belfu Cetinkaya | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| cetinkaya@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Science, Master´s degree in Ecology
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, Elementary Science Education – Bachelor´s degree
Belfu comes from Turkey. Her journey to become a teacher started in high school. After completing her initial teacher training in high school, she continued her studies at Middle East Technical University, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Science Education in 2020. Then she continued her academic journey at Charles University in Prague, where she obtained a Master's degree in Ecology. Since 2020, she has been teaching to Science to students of various levels.
Hobbies:
Belfu enjoys practicing yoga and traveling around the world. She is passionate about whales and still learns about them.
Bc. Jade Coleman | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| coleman@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Strathclyde, Scotland - Bachelor of Science in Immunology and Microbiology
University of Strathclyde, Scotland - PGDE in Secondary Science Teaching with a Specialisation in Biology
Jade grew up in Grangemouth a small town in between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland. She graduated with a BSc in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. After realizing that her true passion lay in teaching, she obtained her PGDE in Secondary Teaching with a Specialization in Biology from the University of Strathclyde. She taught in secondary schools in Glasgow before deciding to make the move to Prague and joined the Sunny Canadian team.
Hobbies:
Jade enjoys hanging out with her friends and exploring with her dog.
Mgr. Jan Černý | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| cerny@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Arts, specialization in History, Institute of Economic and Social History
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Inquiry-based learning of contemporary history
To educate each other historical literacy
Leading teacher for a group of pupils in the Stories of Our Neighbours project
Involvement in a project History, innovation in history learning
Involvement in a project Mutual Learning, innovation in history learning
Testing exercises in HistoryLab
Paramedical training
After finishing his master´s degree, Jan joined an elementary school, and in addition to teaching, he participated in an international research project. He also started his PhD studies. He is happy to implement inquiry-based learning and constructivist principles in his teaching.
Hobbies:
Jan likes nature, especially mountain hikes. He plays a little football. However, he mainly devotes himself to research in the field of history and reads beautiful literature.
Mgr. Jaroslava Faltejsková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| faltejskova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, Faculty of Education, specialization in Czech language, Civics and English language for elementary and high school
Additional Courses:
Business English course - Brighton, GB
Intensive courses of French - Geneva, Switzerland (B1)
Further education and teacher training in methodology for language teachers
Workshops in the field of psychology - Bullying at school
Jaroslava worked at a high school in Hořovice, then she, her husband and children moved to Switzerland. In Geneva she founded a Czech school without borders for Czech children and children from mixed families. This school is still active and successful today and sought after by the Czech community. As a volunteer, she also taught English to foreign students at Université Populaire in Geneva. After returning back to the Czech Republic, she gained experience teaching at a grammar school and a language school in Prague.
Hobbies:
In her spare time, Jaroslava is mainly involved in sports, she practices yoga and Pilates. She also likes going on bicycle trips or cross-country skiing in the winter. Despite that she likes cinema, theatre and reading books.
Mgr. Jitka Frausová | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| frausova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Philosophy, Master degree in Czech language and literature
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Zentrale Mittelstufeprüfung, Goethe-Institute Czech Republic – German language study
Jitka comes from the area of Podyjí. from there she came to Prague to study. As part of the Erasmus program, she also went to study in Regensburg, Germany. After the graduation she discovered the Czech language from a new perspective - from the point of view of foreigners, who decided to live in Czech Republic. Jitka enjoys introducing foreigners not only to the Czech language, which is usually a colorful and interesting jungle for them, but also to Czech realities. She worked as a lecturer in group courses at the Institute of Language and Vocational Training of the Charles University, which focus on preparing students for university entrance exams; at the same time, she worked here as a member of the A1 Examination committee for granting permanent residence in the Czech Republic. Jitka led group courses at University of Economics and Charles University, too. She also gained professional experience as a lecturer of individual courses in multinational companies (Microsoft, Skype, Zentiva, AVE).
Hobbies:
Jitka loves to spend her leisure time with her family, likes to play board games or to go on a trip in the nature. She likes theatre and movies as well as reading books. She dances flamenco and plays badminton, piano or the organ, enjoys sewing.
Bc. Harol Garcia | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| garcia@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Colombia, Bachelor´s degree in English language teaching
Additional Courses:
Spanish as a foreign language teaching – Instituto Cervantes
Supporting children with difficulties in reading and writing – University of London
ADHD: Everyday strategies for Elementary students, University at Buffalo and The State University of New York
Harol is a passionate educator with a global perspective who teaches English and Spanish as a foreign language. He is a native of Colombia and holds a bachelor's degree in language education. His career as a teacher began in his home country where he taught for 3 years in both state and private schools. In 2014 he started working as a sports instructor and ropes course instructor in the U.S and he did that for five seasons. For his last season, he was appointed Junior Staff Director and trained young people in camp counselling. In 2019 Harol moved to China where he spent a year gaining more teaching experience. Then, in 2020, he came to the Czech Republic to work as an Elementary school teacher in a private school. Harol is very excited to be part of Sunny Canadian International School where he hopes to continue to impact young people.
Hobbies:
Beyond the classroom, Harol enjoys road-tripping on a motorcycle as well as landscape photography, and video editing.
Mgr. Laura Giunipero-Rollier | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| rollier@sunnycanadian.cz |
Universite Lumiere, Lyon, France, Bachelor Degree in French and English Literature
Master Degree in Language Teaching
Laura comes from Lyon, France. During her studies in high school and university, she enjoyed learning about foreign languages and cultures. After a year as an exchange student in Finland, she decided to continue her studies to become a French foreign language teacher. After she finished her studies, she worked for a year as a language teaching assistant in Sydney, Australia. She has also taught in a Czech high school and at the French Institute.
Bc. Vincent Gogo | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| gogo@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Northern Illinois University, Bachelor degree of Fine Arts
Vincent was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received his Bachelors in Fine Arts at Northern Illinois University in 2009. He has taught English Language Arts all students from first grade to High School. Vincent is a big frisbee enthusiast - he even coached an Ultimate frisbee team at the high school he worked at.
Hobbies:
Vincent enjoys playing basketball, ultimate frisbee and all things art related.
Mgr. Zachariah Golder | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| golder@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Miami University, USA, Master´s degree in Arts-European History with a specialization in modern Germany
Michigan State University, USA, Bachelor´s degree in Arts-History
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Zach was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the United States. He first started teaching history classes as part of his master’s degree and loved it so much that he decided to pursue a career in education. He taught English in Austria for two years then worked with young Chinese learners online before coming to live in the Czech Republic. He has been teaching English to Czech students of all ages for the last few years.
Hobbies:
In his free time, Zach enjoys reading, hiking, traveling to new places, and trying to understand poetry.
Ing. Daniela Horáková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| horakovad@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
Faculty of Education, Charles University, Prague – lifelong education – Teaching at HS
Daniela has been teaching students since her high school years – tutoring and preparing students for entrance exams for high schools and universities.
She likes traveling and discovering new countries and cultures. She loves walking with her dogs. In her free time she goes to the cinema to watch new movies. She comes from Mikulov in South Moravia, where she likes to return.
Ing. Radka Horáková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| horakova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| To be announced |
Education:
Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies, Graduate diploma in teaching
Czech Technical University in Prague, Business and Management
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Seminar - Burned Out Teenagers
Educational program - Current content and methodological issues of teaching economy at secondary schools
Educational program - School systemic constellations - how not to burn out
Seminar - Individual Education in a Filled Class
Seminar - Ceramics
Seminar - Financial Literacy
Educational Program - School Discipline and Positive School Climate
Educational Program - Students’ Rights at School
IT courses
Creative School: Active Learning in Mathematics
Radka comes from Eastern Bohemia, from the beautiful city of Hradec Kralove. Radka wanted to be a teacher since primary school. She was also interested in Mathematics and later in Economics which she studied already at high school. She focused on those subjects during her studies at University. She joined Sunny Canadian in autumn 2017. She enjoys working with children and students. Her goal is to make education meaningful and interesting for pupils.
Hobbies:
Radka likes spending her free with her family, especially by travelling. She enjoys gardening and sport, primarily kayaking, swimming, skiing and bicycling. She also enjoys spending time with her friends.
Mgr. Michaela Kašparová
Vice Principal for Elementary School - 2nd Stage and High School
| +420 734 570 671 |
| kasparova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Mgr. Michaela Kašparová | |
| Vice Principal for Elementary School - 2nd Stage and High School |
| kasparova@sunnycanadian.cz |
| +420 734 570 671 |
Education:
Charles University, Prague: Masters of teaching French and Czech and Literature for 2nd and 3rd stageThe Calendonian School, intensive study of French and English
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Intensive course of French –Nice, France
Intensive course of French – Institut International de Rambouillet, France
Snowboard instructor
After teaching adult learners in James Cook Languages, Michaela joined Sunny Canadian School in September 2010. She can use and combine all the previous experience and that´s one of the reasons why she loves her job very much.
Hobbies:
Michaela likes skiing and snowboarding. She used to play field hockey for many years. Now she enjoys working with children, especially organizing thematic events, celebrations or preparing creative programs.
Mgr. Dexter Kendricks | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| kendricks@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
California Baptist University, USA, Master of Education degree in International Education
San Bernardino Valley College, California, USA, Master degree in Liberal Arts
California State University San Bernardino, USA, Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Level II Snowboard Instructor, Level II Snowboard Judge
American PE/Coaching Academy
Dexter comes from the Southern California town of Riverside. He has a Bachelor’s degree
in Environmental Studies and he also attended California Baptist University, where he
graduated from the Faculty of Education with a Master’s degree in International Education.
Since his graduation, he has been actively involved in teaching, snowboarding, and
snowboard judging. He has extensive experience in leading and motivating children in
science and physical activities.
Hobbies:
Dexter is engaged in competition volleyball, hiking, and snowboard coaching. He is
interested in reading and various activities that are associated with the outdoors and
movement.
Tara Kendricks | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| kendricks.t@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
San Bernardino Valley College, USA, Specialization in Liberal Arts
Tara grew up in the Southern California city of Riverside. She has a degree in Liberal Arts from San Bernardino Valley College. Since her graduation she has been actively involved in dance, dance competitions, and dance instruction. She has a wealth of experience in physical education and teaching children of all ages.
Hobbies:
Tara loves all forms of dance and the arts. She is also interested in reading and various activities associated with the outdoors and creative movement.
Mgr. Dagmar Klečková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| kleckova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Masaryk University, Brno, Pedagogical Faculty, German Language for Elementary and High School, Social Studies
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
CERMAT graduate examiner, oral examiner for German language
Online lecturer – business and marketing German, German for engineering
Dagmar comes from Moravia, where she also studied. When she moved to Prague, she had to choose between classical music and teaching. Work with youth has won. The interests have changed over the years and the philosophy of religion was replaced by the interest in personal development and new pedagogy. Young people keep us on guard, working with them is an adventurous and cheerful school of life.
Hobbies:
Dagmar likes nature. She often goes with her family to the Austrian mountains. She attends classical concerts, loves to work in her garden and if she finds free time, she likes to read good books.
Mgr. Alena Krejčová | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| krejcova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Education – Master degree in Elementary and High School teaching, history – French language
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Pedagogical internship in France
Certified examiner for DELF French language exams levels A1, A2, B1, B2
Implementation of formative assessment - deepening of professional qualifications
Teaching French as a Second/Additional Language after English
Certified examiner of French language exams DELF PrimWebinar on Class meeting: pupil - parent - teacher
Class teacher lesson organisation
Alena has years of experience teaching French as a private tutor and as a teacher for the Institute Of Language Education in Prague, both for children and adults. She enjoys not only teaching French, but also passing on information about the country culture and its history. Alena also has experience in organizing trainings and conferences as she worked as an assistant for the Seminaria company for 5 years. Above all she prefers working with children. Among the other things, she worked for 4 years as the head of an international figure skating camp in Andorra.
Hobbies:
Alena loves to travel. Every year she tries to go abroad and discover new places. She likes winter sports, mainly ice skating and skiing, for the whole life she is a big fan of figure skating. She also likes to meet friends and take part in various social events.
Mgr. Barbora Kusá | |
| Teacher in ES |
| kusa@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University, Prague, Faculty of Science, Specialization in Biology and Chemistry
Barbora worked long-term in the field of telecommunications, where she was in charge of training
business partners. She then spent two years at the State Elementary School and Gymnasium, shealso has
an experience in organizing fun events for younger children. She likes Karel Čapek's statement:
"Education is what will be left to you if you forget everything you learned at school."
Hobbies:
She spends her free time primarily with her family, she likes sports, reading and spending time in nature.
Mgr. Gabriela Lašáková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| lasakova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Jan Evangelista Purkyně, Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogical Faculty – biology and chemistry for elementary and high school
Gabriela worked as a biology and chemistry high school teacher for over 10 years in Ústí nad Labem. After several years spent outside of the field, she was delighted to receive an offer to become a member of the team at SCIS, school with an unique concept. She values her experience gained from her three children’s education at various schools in the Czech Republic and USA.
Hobbies:
Gabriela likes to spend free time with her family. She also enjoys traveling, sports and cooking. She would like to have more time for reading and going to theaters.
Bc. Timothy Law | |
| Teacher in ES |
| law@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of Newcastle, Great Britain, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Addition Courses/Qualifications:
The Language House TEFL certificate
Timothy has recently moved to Prague from the east coast of Australia. He is extremely enthusiastic to be part of the Sunny Canadian team. Regarding his pedagogical experience he spent three years working at the University of Newcastle.
Hobbies:
Timothy is an avid fan of many types of music and has been playing the viola in orchestras and chamber ensembles for 16 years.
Ing. Kristina Lhotská | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| lhotska@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Faculty of Environmental Technology - Environmental Chemistry and Technology
Kristina worked as a research & development project manager in companies focused on decontamination technologies, environmental biotechnology, groundwater and rainwater management. She provided the material content of projects, administration, reporting and the presentation of the results. She has experience in organizing excursions with science and ecological topics for students and professionals.
Hobbies:
Kristina likes to spend free time mainly with her family, takes bike trips and hikes in the mountains and observes nature. She also enjoys reading or watching a good movie.
Bc. Timothy Murphy | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| murphy@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
University of York, UK, Master of Science in Computer Science and Cyber Security - to be finished in summer 2025
University of Derby, UK, Bachelor of arts in Music Technology
Tim grew up in the United Kingdom, Manchester, about 5 km away from the most famous football ground in the world. Although born in England, he is of Irish heritage. Irish music was his first love, and took him to University to study music technology, where he fell in love with computer science. Completing his Master's, he started to teach his blend of Music technology, computer science and English.
Hobbies:
Other than music and computer science, Tim is a massive Manchester United football club supporter. Never missing a game when he was younger, his life abroad has led him to follow the reds in front of the TV.
Mgr. Dana Nováková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| novakovad@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University Prague, Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Physical Education, Master´s degree in Teaching for secondary schools, specialization in Czech language and physical education
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Reading literacy course
Creative writing course
Faculty teacher FF UK
Dana comes from Františkovy Lázně but has been living in Prague since she was 19. For 35 years, she taught at the Botičská Gymnasium, where in addition to teaching, she led a drama group with which they won several competitions and shows of amateur high school groups. They filled the Acropole Theater many times with their original plays. She also organized other school events, led a creative writing seminar, is the co-author of two book publications on literary works, and has also been involved in media education for many years. She also wrote the school chronicle.
Hobbies:
Dana used to do a lot of sports, now she is more into music, singing and playing the guitar. She likes to travel and spends a lot of time with her two dogs.
Mgr. Lucie Nováková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| novakova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Pardubice University, Faculty of Languages and Humanities – German
Other qualifications:
Courses of alternative approaches to raising children and working with children based on respect and partnership approach, working with emotions etc.
Easy learning course tutor
Evaluator of the oral school-leaving exam in German
Lucie comes from Podkrkonoší, where she still loves to return. She uses her knowledge of German not only in teaching, but also in communication with her family living in Germany. She also has experience with business German, because she worked in a German company.
Hobbies:
Lucie prefers to spend her free time with her family, recharges her battery in nature, enjoys traveling, reading, practicing yoga, and is interesting in a healthy style and aromatherapy.
Mgr. Pavla Otčenášková | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| otcenaskova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Univerzita Hradec Králové, Faculty of Education, specialization in Russian language and music
Charles University Prague, Faculty of Education, specialization in German language
Pavla comes from Hradec Králové, where she still often visits her parents and sister with her family. Pavla has been working with children since she was 23 years old, when she left her home town for a new stage in her life in Prague. She has gradually experienced working at the 2nd grade of primary school, gymnasium and with adult students as well.
Hobbies:
Pavla likes to explore the world on bike, on foot, on in-line skates, by plane, by train, on skis and by boat. She is attracted both by beautiful cities with great culinary experiences and by picturesque nature. She loves singing and music, often goes to the theater.
Mgr. David Reichmann | |
| High School and ES Teacher |
| reichmann@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Faculty of Natural Sciences, Charles University - Chemistry for 2nd and 3rd grade
Faculty of Education, Charles University - Mathematics for 2nd and 3rd grade
SPŠ Grafická - Polygraphy Branch
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
Department of Mathematics and Didactics of Mathematics Pedf UK - 2nd prize in the Czechoslovakian round of SVOČ works from didactics of mathematics
National Institute of Children and Youth MŠMT - cycling instructor
Odysseus Project - OSV Methods in leading of class lessons
Project Eureka, physics with own hands and head
David has been in education since he was 22 years old. During his experience of 24 years he worked in a few elementary schools as well as in high school. He likes his approval subjects - mathematics and chemistry, on top of that he devoted his time to self-study of physics. What he enjoys as well is class teacher´s work. He also regularly organized trips on boats, after school activities such as bycicle riding, or other sports events.
Hobbies:
David spends most of his free time with his family - wife, two daughters and a dog. The whole family enjoys volleyball. When David has a spare time after all he likes riding a bike, playing futsal, watching the Champions League. He also likes reading surreal poetry, listening to music of various genes or watching a good movie.
Mgr. Jan Schroll | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| schroll@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University Prague, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specialization in Geography and History, and Teaching general education subjects for secondary schools and the 2nd stage of elementary schools, focused on modern history, geopolitics, environmental studies, project teaching.
Additional Courses:
School skiing and snowboarding instructor
Paramedic of outdoor activities
Jan has many years of experience in teaching history, geography, and social studies at grammar school. He led social science and graduation seminars and opposed social science graduation theses. He organized project school education plans and participated in the creation of the history, geography, and social studies curriculum. He also worked as the leader of the adaptation group for Ukrainian students and in the non-profit organization Cyril Mooney - the project "Against Children from Ukraine".
Hobbies:
Jan is mainly interested in sports. He actively skis, snowboards, engages in combat sports, cycling, inline skating, and ball sports. He also likes to travel and engage in outdoor activities
Michal Sváček | |
| Teacher in ES |
| svacek@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Charles University in Prague, Pedagogical faculty, specialization in IT with focus on education
Additional Courses/Qualificiations:
Basketball coach licence
Websites creation and management
Michal comes from Benesov and most of his life is devoted to sports. He was active in athletics,
football, and enjoyed a lot of other sports. As a coach he went through football, athletics,
basketball or even fire fighting.
Hobbies:
Michal's hobbies include namely music and computing.
Bc. Alejandro Tamez | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| tamez@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Univesidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon, Music Faculty, Mexico
Alejandro is from the city Monterrey, Mexico working as a teacher of artistic education and development of communicative expression since 1992 in public elementary and high schools.
He has been working in Prague for 13 years in elementary and high school education in different international schools and Czech public elementary and high schools as Spanish teacher. He is currently studying Psychology.
His hobbies are music and singing, outdoor activities and studying.
Richard Todd | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| todd@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Open College London, Great Britain
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
TEFOL certificate
Born in Fife, Scotland, Richard worked for many years with the Scottish Government, ran youth clubs, and volunteered for a national charity supporting young children and their families. After moving to Spain, he retrained to work in education and consequently worked in two international schools in Valencia and Murcia, where he taught English as Second Language for over a decade. He recently made a move to the Czech Republic with his family, where he continued to work in education.
Hobbies:
In his spare time, Richard enjoys live music events, eating out, and helping to train young children at his local rugby club.
Ing. Jitka Wachtlová | |
| Teacher in ES |
| wachtlova@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
CVUT Praha, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Energy Studies
UK Praha, Pedagogical Faculty, supplementary teaching of the 2nd and 3rd grade
Additional Courses/Qualifications:
JASPEX CTU, Study of English for Teachers
Further education and teacher training in physics and mathematics
Summer School of Hejny´s Mathematics for 2nd grade and several courses for 1st grade
Jitka comes from Benesov near Prague. She's glad she found a pretty school like Sunny Canadian
near her home, and enjoys working in a such friendly team.
Hobbies:
Jitka likes traveling and looking for new places, she also likes hiking or cycling, in winter cross country skiing. At home she has two tomcats. She also loves gardening as she has a nice garden.
Mgr. Alexandra Werner | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| werner@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Bath Spa University, Bath, England
BSc Hons (Bachelor of Science, Honours degree) of Sport and Exercise Science in The University of South Wales, Trefforest, Wales
Additional Courses / Qualifications:
TEFL certificate
Alexandra is originally from Germany, but has lived in Belgium, the UK and Romania before she came to Prague in 2019. She always enjoyed communicating in different languages and therefore started studying translation and interpreting in Belgium, specializing in Dutch, English and French. After an extraordinary TEFL teaching experience in Thailand, she decided to become a language teacher and completed a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education - teacher training) course in the UK in 2013, specializing in German. Alexandra has taught a wide range of year groups, ranging from Year 3 to Year 13.
Hobbies:
In her free time, Alexandra takes singing lessons as she loves to sing. She loves also dancing, eating good food and drinking good coffee.
Bc. Peter Williams | |
| Teacher in ES and High School |
| williams@sunnycanadian.cz |
Education:
Exeter University, Great Britain, Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education.
Additional courses/Qualifications:
English FA Level 1 in Football Coaching.
TEFL qualification
SLQ (Sports Leadership) Tutor and Internal Verifier
Peter was born and raised in Kenilworth, England. He gained his bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Exeter in 2001. He has spent time teaching at various schools in the UK, Malaysia and the Czech Republic. He took a gap from teaching to pursue business interests in the ICT sector before returning to the profession in 2019.
Hobbies:
Peter has been heavily involved in sport for most of his life. He currently coaches the Prague Raptors Women's football team that compete in the Czech national league system. Other hobbies include music and books.
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