A mother and Ontario Certified Teacher looking to enrich children’s learning and guide them to become valuable members of our society. Jovana is the lead teacher in our project. She is contributing by working on various assignments, with her main focus being on school administration, teaching curriculum/program and classroom design.

Emilija is a passionate educator with experience in teaching and school leadership in both Canada and the US, and a graduate of Harvard University. As a practicing Orthodox Christian, she values integrating faith and learning in meaningful ways. Her focus has been on building the enhanced curriculum for our school, ensuring it aligns with both academic excellence and deeper values. Emilija is grateful to collaborate with such an empowered team, working together to create transformative educational experiences for the incoming classes.

Branislava is a mother and a Registered Early Childhood Educator. She works full-time as the Director of a Child Care Centre. Passionate about high-quality education, Branislava brings her expertise in early childhood education, along with her experience in developing policies and procedures for our school.

Danijela is an accomplished educator and teacher with over 20 years of experience working with young children. As a dedicated professional and mother of two, she is passionate about inspiring a love of learning in her students. Danijela has extensive experience in curriculum planning and development, as well as organizing collaborative efforts among children and educators.

Miroslav is a theologian, graduated from the Faculty of Theology of the Serbian Orthodox Church at the University of Belgrade. He is a religious education teacher with many years of experience working with children. For ten years he was a teacher in Belgrade at the “Đura Daničić” elementary school, and for three years he also worked at the “Jovan Cvijić” elementary school. As a religious education teacher, he taught at the Serbian School “St. Sava” in Mississauga. Today he teaches religious education classes at the Holy Trinity Church in Kitchener. His main preoccupation in working with children is to use modern methods to bring the basic truths of Orthodox Christianity closer. To lead children to the practical application of Christian ideas in everyday life through active and experiential participation in liturgical life. Miroslav teaches religious education and Orthodox catechism to adults as well. He participated in the work of the commission for the adoption of proposals for a new curriculum for religious education in elementary schools in Serbia. He has received numerous awards for his work.

Teodora is an Ontario Certified Teacher with several years of experience teaching Math and French. She is focused on enhancing the Mathematics curriculum at our school. Having grown up in Canada, Teodora appreciates the importance of our cultural and Christian Orthodox heritage, and she is excited that this project gives students the chance to balance these values with their academic pursuits.

Professor of physical education with specialization in martial arts, Mr. Šarčević has extensive experience in working with young people in sports and education. Long-term teacher in state and private schools and founder of "Junak Sports School", which since 2001 has been helping in the formation of healthy and successful young athletes in the Serbian community. Proud of his roots and tradition, he deeply believes in the value of physical activity in the psycho-physical formation of a child. Mr. Šarac is incorporating his experience and knowledge into the foundations of the Serbian elementary school.

Tatjana is the principal and teacher of the private "St. Sava" Serbian language school at our Community Center in Mississauga. She holds an elementary teaching diploma from Serbia and has over 20 years of experience teaching Serbian as a second language in Mississauga. Her focus at our school is on developing a curriculum that fosters reading and writing skills while creating a friendly environment where children can learn about Serbian history, culture, and traditions.

Graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade in 2012 with a major in pedagogy, completed her professional practice at the Elementary School "Braća Baruh" and continued her work at the school of the same name. Long-term associate of non-governmental organizations and founder of the non-governmental organization "Center for Positive Parenting". Participated in the implementation of the Institute for Pedagogical Research project - "From encouraging initiative, cooperation and creativity in education to new roles and identities in society." Maja is a member of the Pedagogical Society of Serbia.

Mila is a dedicated teacher with over 15 years of experience working with children. With a background in healthcare, she began her educational journey by instructing anatomy and mathematics before obtaining her O.C.T. qualifications. Specializing in Health and Physical Activity, Mila aims to inspire children to learn through movement and make health-conscious choices. As a mother of two, she is passionate about creating communities that promote and uphold Serbian Orthodox traditions and values for future generations.

Suzana is a Registered Early Childhood Educator with over 25 years of experience, specializing in family support and community practice. With a deep understanding of child development, play-based learning, program development, and educational philosophies, Suzana is passionate about creating positive impact, by focusing on building responsive relationships and fostering high-quality, stimulating learning environments for children and families.