About Us

We are a group of professionals from the field of education - teachers, psychologists, special educators, speech therapists, support teachers, counsellors.

Our team comprises of schools and non-governmental organisations.

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What do we have in common?

We care for students

We care for students

We want to innovate education

We want to innovate education

We want to make learning and teaching a lifelong enjoyable journey

We want to make learning and teaching a lifelong enjoyable journey

Who We Are

Scoala Gimnaziala Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu – Romania

Scoala B. P. Hasdeu is a public lower-secondary school attended by children aged from 5 to 15. There are around 1300 students and 90 teachers who teach general subjects such as Science, Maths, Languages, Arts, Sports and Computer Science. In the past 10 years, following governmental dispositions, children with SEN came to study along with all the other pupils. That is why two SEN teachers joined the teacher team to provide support to these kids and to the teachers in need to deal with their learning difficulties. The school has experience in the Erasmus projects and organizes several festivals and celebrations along the school year, concerning History, Romanian Traditions, Biology, Maths.

http://www.scbphasdeuiasi.ro/

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DYS-centrum Praha, z. ú. – Czech Republic

DYS-centrum is a non-governmental organisation which works with people with learning difficulties. The target group involves children, adolescents, and adults. The main issues are usually dyslexia, ADHD, non-specific learning difficulties - manifested either at school or at work. DYS–centrum offers occasional counselling, long-term therapy, and complex assessment. Furthermore, DYS-centrum organises courses and workshops for teachers and school counsellors, and an annual professional conference. DYS-centrum has been involved in several EU projects.

https://www.dyscentrum.org/

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Agrupamento de Escolas de Sines - Portugal

AE Sines is a public school, with almost 1340 students, from kindergarten to the 9th grade.
The Sines School Cluster (AES) consists on 5 organic units: EB Vasco da Gama de Sines (2nd and 3rd cycles); EB Nº1, EB Nº2, EB Nº3 in Sines and EB in Porto Covo (pre-school and 1st cycle). We are a Territory of Priority Intervention (TEIP), due to the needs of our student populations ( heterogeneous, multicultural - Brazilian, Moldavian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Cape Verdean, Mozambican, among 30 others and Gypsys - lower income families, ...). The School Group serves the population of the Municipality of Sines, with two parishes - Sines and Porto Covo.

The integration of this population, so diverse in the schools, has contributed to a rich, diversified and multicultural context. This is evident in the work developed with the educational community.

https://sites.google.com/aescolas-sines.edu.pt/agrupamento-escolas-de-sines

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Asociacia Dyslexia – Bulgaria

Asociacia Dyslexia - Bulgaria /DABG/ is a non-governmental organisation with 20 years of experience in the field of learning difficulties. We work with children, young people and adults from all over the country, providing assessment, intervention and psychological support for those with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. DABG organises face-to-face and online training for teachers, specialists and parents, seminars, workshops and conferences. A lot of time and efforts are dedicated to development and realisation of EU projects (more than 30 have been realised during the last 20 years).

https://www.dyslexia-bg.org/

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Istituto Comprensivo Severi-Mancini – Italy

The "F. Severi-Mancini" Comprehensive School was formed from the merger, realized on September 1 2024, between the “Pasquale Mancini” Educational Circle and the “Francesco Severi” Comprehensive Institute.

Our school is located in the municipality of Crispiano, in the province of Taranto, within the Apulian region. It includes three levels of education: kindergarten, primary school, and lower secondary school, spread across several buildings: – The kindergarten is divided into three separate buildings. – The primary school is located in two different buildings. – The lower secondary school consists of two pavilions.

Approximately 1,300 students are enrolled, and the teaching staff consists of 165 teachers, including 54 support teachers.

The socio-economic landscape of the area where the school is located has undergone significant changes over the years. Once primarily agricultural, the municipality of Crispiano has drastically transformed, supplying labor to the industrial sector of Taranto and contributing to its growth. Additionally, the town has developed a tourist identity by capitalizing on the allure of the “Cento Masserie” in the region, bringing economic benefits to the local community.

Over the years, the school has engaged in a journey of knowledge and enhancement of the local area and its resources through specific student projects, collaborating closely with various educational organizations in the municipality, such as sports, cultural, and theatrical associations, municipal libraries, etc. The goal has been to shape a citizen who is well integrated into the social and cultural structure of their community, while also fostering a sense of European citizenship.

Our school, as required by the Italian education system, places great importance on the inclusive learning process of our students, which is implemented by providing tools designed to support their educational success.

https://www.icseverimancini.edu.it/

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9th Experimental Primary School of Ioannina - School of Intercultural Education – Greece

The 9th Experimental Primary School of Intercultural Education is situated in Ioannina, a provincial city in Western Greece. In addition to its native students, the school accommodates a diverse student body, with 40% of students in the 2024-2025 academic year being refugees, immigrants, and Roma. Providing education to children aged 6 to 12, the school is supported by specialized services such as ZEP, Inclusion Department, a Psychologist, a Special Educator, and a Social Worker, ensuring support for all learners. With a strong commitment to inclusive education, the school views learning as a fundamental right for every child. It works closely with local and international collaborators to develop innovative educational methodologies, prioritizing teacher development and creating environments that nurture student potential. Recent initiatives have targeted the early identification and effective management of learning difficulties through European partnerships.
Participation in Erasmus+ projects has been integral to the school’s evolution, enabling teachers to expand their professional expertise while equipping students with the skills needed for the 21st century. Through these programs, the school fosters inclusive learning spaces that provide equal educational opportunities for all.

http://9dim-ioann.ioa.sch.gr/

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Univerzitka – Slovakia

Univerzitka - non-government organisation in Trenčín (Slovakia). Platform for inclusive education, therapy, preventive activities and teacher/school inclusive team members in-service training. The founder of Univerzitka is Zuzana Oravcová. Universitka currently offers a number of high quality online training courses for teachers, special educators, psychologists, social educators and other helping professions. In addition, she provides therapy and intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and other difficulties. We carry out activities for children such as Developing narrative skills, Life skills training through model situations, Interactive reading comprehension.

https://univerzitka.sk/

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Center for Communication, Speech and Language Portorož - Slovenia

The Centre for communication, hearing and speech Portorož (CKSG Portorož) is an institution for the provision of educational activities, which is performed as a public service in the field of education of children and adolescents with special needs i. e. children and adolescents hearing impairments, speech and language disorders and children with autistic disorders and learning disabilities.
The institution performs a public education service in the areas of preschool education, primary education and public health service activities.
The Centre for communication, hearing and speech Portorož is an educational, diagnostic, research and advisory rehabilitation centre that develops its own methods, work techniques and educational programs, with a preventive, compensatory, correction and social integration task, both in the Littoral Karst region and beyond our borders.
At the moment, the number of staff in the centre is more than 100 (special teachers, educators, peripathetic teachers, speech-language pathologists).

https://www.cksg.si/

Our Team

Anca Lungu

French teacher, European partnerships responsible

What she does in the school:

Teaching French, managing the Modern Language Commission, principal to a group of 13 y.o. graders, responsible for the European training and partnerships.

What she enjoys about her work at B P Hasdeu School:

Working with children, facing new challenges, meeting new people and the overall variety of school life.

Professional Interests:

Translation Studies, Communicative Approach in teaching languages, DELF assessment, integrating and including all children in the public education.

Manuela Vlasie

School counselor

Luminita Doru

French teacher, headmistress of the school

What she does in the school:

Managing all the activity in the school, partnering with Parents’ Association, collaborating with the Townhall and the County Inspectorate.

Mihaela Vasiliu

SEN teacher

What she does at school:

She is a support teacher at B.P. Hașdeu School in Romania, with seven years of experience in special education. She works with middle school students, particularly those in grades 5 through 8.

What she enjoys about her work at B P Hasdeu School:

Identifying students with special educational needs, conducting evaluations, developing personalized intervention programs, and adapting curricula to meet each student's unique needs

Professional Interests:

Fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Madalina Iordache

SEN teacher

What she does at school:

Daily work with students who need extra help to understand and progress in their learning; cognitive and emotional support. She gives confidence that the pupils can succeed despite challenges.

What she enjoys about her work at B P Hasdeu School:

Seeing the joy in students' eyes when they achieve something they once thought impossible. Every small progress they make reassures her that her work truly makes a difference in their lives.

Professional Interests:

Inclusive learning methods and strategies that help every child reach their full potential. Creating environment where all students feel accepted, valued, and motivated to learn.

Florentina Precup

primary school teacher

What she does in the school:

She has been teaching primary school pupils for the last 30 years; she is a headmaster assistant.

What she enjoys about her work at B P Hasdeu School:

Work with pupils differently and letting each one progress at their own pace.

Professional interests:

Educational projects.

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Lenka Krejčová

psychologist, director of DYS-centrum

What she does at DYS-centrum:

Assessment, counselling, long-term and short-term therapy, preparation and implementation of international projects, conceptual and methodological work.

What she enjoys about her work at DYS-centrum:

She never gets tired of the work, the work keeps changing, she works with children, adolescents and adults, she communicates with families, individuals and schools, thanks to contacts with other professionals, including foreign colleagues, she constantly learns and looks for ways to do the work at DYS-centrum better.

Professional Interests:

Cognitive approach to education, assessment, dynamic assessment, innovations in education, writing professional books and articles.

Zuzana Hladíková

psychologist, deputy director

What she does at DYS-centrum:

Assessment, counselling, long-term and short-term therapy, conceptual and methodological work

What she enjoys about work at DYS-centrum:

The diversity of children, work with parents who are interested in supporting their children, a great working team.

Professional interests:

Discovering and strengthening clients' strengths, learning potential development, academic self-concept.

Katarína Šoltis Smith

Assessment, counselling, projects

What she enjoys about work at DYS-centrum:

The open-minded approach and diversity. Valuable ability of the organization to find both individual and comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of a broad client population.

Professional interests:

She focuses on applying and validating evidence-based knowledge in practice, striving to ensure her work benefits the practical lives of individual clients. She actively engages in learning new information and integrates it with the practical demands of her work and dedicates herself to research in the field of attention.

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In this School Cluster work 141 teachers, 10 special education teachers, 3 psychologists, 1 social service technician, 1 social mediator, 1 speech therapist and 60 assistants.

A mainstream school has 7% students with SEN (learning difficulties, language / communication, cognitive, social and emotional problems) and a lot of children with diverse special needs. We can say that we have a diversity of children than require a diversity of knowledge, strategies and procedures to respond appropriately to the needs of our students, ever since they entre the school.

AE.Sines has a unifying vision that favours an inclusive education of all students “A School for Everyone and with Everyone, for integral and humanistic learning”, which implies a true union of synergies, between the various elements of the community educational and external community (stakeholders), encouraged by the leaders, brought together in the group.

The MISSION of the School Group is to contribute to the integral development of students, as democratic, critical, solidary citizens and capable of living with and in diversity. And also to prepare them for the challenges of the current era, so that they become responsible, autonomous, active citizens able to interact in a global and digital world, and with free access to education, enhancing their knowledge and skills, in areas of languages and texts; information and communication; reasoning and problem solving; critical and creative thinking, etc.

In addition to our two main project teachers introduced here, we have teachers from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years, special education teachers and technicians who are working on the CoTIC-II project.

Our Team

Bernardette Almeida

Headmistress of Agrupamento de Escolas de Sines (A.E.S.)

What she does at AES:

With long management experience and in the development of several
projects, national and international, she has actively promoted the development
and success of the cluster, in multiple areas, such as pedagogical,
innovation and training.

What she enjoys about her work at AES:

She enjoys to contribute to collaborative work between the different
educational actors, the integral success of all students, as well as to the well-being of the educational community, promoting and strengthening the link with partners/stakeholders to aim for success for this educational territory.

Professional interests:

Continue to learn and improve knowledge and skills in the field of education, like leadership, team and collaborative work, teaching strategies, teacher and student motivation, for the success of the entire educational community.

Donzília Farinha

Headmistress Assistant and support teacher in the A.E.S.

What she does at AES:

She is assistant to the headmistress in the first cycle and a support teacher. She is responsible for pedagogical and collaborative teaching in the 1st Cycle education in the AES. She works with students with learning difficulties.

What she enjoys about her work at AES:

She loves teaching students, contributing to their success at all levels, contributing to their overall success. She considers that teamwork is very important to promote the
development of students' personal and social skills and contribute to a good environment in the school community.

Professional interests:

She loves new challenges and always likes to learn more and better about learning, assessment and learning difficulties. Believes that teamwork is essential for improving learning. She loves working with children and supporting students in overcoming their difficulties. Your daily goal is to help them grow, learn successfully and be happy.

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Daniela Boneva

dyslexia facilitator, president of Asociacia Dyslexia - Bulgaria

What she does at DABG:

Assessment, counselling, long-term and short-term therapy for children, young people and adults with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties from all over the country, preparation and implementation of international projects, organising and conducting training activities for teachers, specialists and parents.

What she enjoys about her work at DABG:

An extremely hardworking person with inexhaustible energy. She loves meeting new people, willingly shares her knowledge and experience. She enjoys helping and feels happy and fulfilled when she sees the progress of those she works with.

Professional interests:

Different methods in working with children and young people with learning difficulties, searching for new alternative approaches in teaching mathematics and foreign languages to students with SLD, early identification, increasing the awareness and competence of teachers regarding students with specific learning difficulties.

Elena Mihova

psychologist

What she does at DABG:

Assessment, counselling; working with children and young people with SLD to increase and strengthen their self-esteem, self-confidence and motivation; providing psychological help to parents/families of children with learning difficulties; conducting training activities for teachers, specialists and parents.

What she enjoys about her work at DABG:

She likes the diversity, the opportunity to help timid and insecure children become young people who believe in their abilities and persistently follow their dreams.

Professional interests:

Searching and implementing new teaching and learning strategies; identifying the strengths of children and youngsters and using them as base of motivation; supporting families in accepting child’s problems, knowing child’s rights, advocating for their children and supporting them emotionally.

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Sabrina Lepraro

school principal

What she does at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

She is the Principal of the F.Severi-Mancini Comprehensive School. She coordinates the work of all the teachers and ensures that the students and families of the local area are always supported by the presence of a school that is not just a mere institution but a real place of educational and personal growth.

What she enjoys about her work at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

She loves to make sure that school is a place of personal and professional growth. She carries out her role as a Principal without forgetting her experience first as a student and then as a teacher.

Professional interests:

She strongly believes in life-long education and all the opportunities for personal enrichment.

Tiziana Madaro

school vice principal

What she does at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

She graduated in French, after a long professional training path, since 2009 she has been working as a support teacher. She has also been vice principal since 2011.

What she enjoys about her work at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

She likes relationship with adolescent students, their company, and supporting their growth. As a vice principal, she likes the organizational aspect and relationship with colleagues and other professionals.

Professional interests:

Cognitive approach to education, improvement of professional skills.

D'Amore Rosaria

Secondary School Teacher

What she does at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

She teaches French language and civilization at the lower secondary school, coaches groups of students for the DELF Scolaire certification, instrumental function Area 1 “PTOF (three-year educational offer plan) Management”, she is a coordinator of the Institute's Internal Evaluation Unit.

What she enjoys about her work at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

She loves to share with her students the passion for learning in general and for the French language and culture. She also loves to personalise learning so that everyone can make slight or significant progress; to establish a relationship of trust and mutual respect with students, families and teachers; to observe and take inspiration from her colleagues to make her work increasingly functional.

Professional interests:

She strongly believes in enriching her personal education on the use of innovative methodologies that are in step with the times and that encourage motivation to learn. She also loves to empower her knowledge of French and its evolution through reading books and listening to podcasts in the language.

Sabrina Lanza

Primary School teacher

What she does at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

Primary school teacher, Headmaster's Assistant, member of the Internal Evaluation Unit, executive and organizational manager of European and non-European projects.

What she enjoys about her work at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

The dynamics of the work, the educational-didactic approach to children and their families, teamwork with other teachers, planning and organizational management of projects and activities.

Professional interests:

Teaching of subjects, playful-experiential approach to knowledge, innovation in education, reading books and professional articles.

Lacatena Martina

school vice principal

What she does at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

Primary school teacher, Vice principal, project manager.

What she enjoys about her work at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

She believes that the most important “task” of a teacher is to make a difference in the lives of students. She also loves teamwork, and cooperation with colleagues for the sake of school community development. She enjoys the organizational aspect and the coordination of project proposals.

Professional interests:

Psychological aspects of the learning processes, neuroscience, anthropological and sociological insights to improve the educational approach, the evaluation of learning and educational processes within the school community.

Federica Doria

secondary School Teacher

What she does at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

Support teacher in the Lower Secondary School, Erasmus and language certifications Coordinator, Coordinator of the inclusion for students with special educational needs, member of the Internal Evaluation Unit of the School.

What she enjoys about her work at I.C. ‘F.SEVERI-MANICI’:

She loves the relationship with the students, the continuous possibilities of growth and enrichment that come from the relationship with children with special educational needs. Furthermore, she loves teaching foreign languages in all their possible applications within the school environment.

Professional interests:

She believes in continuous professional growth and in seizing all the moments that are functional to the enrichment of one's educational skills. Especially new teaching methods that help to carry out her role of a teacher.

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Athanasakis Nikolaos

General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Headmaster

What he does at the 9th Primary School of Ioannina for Intercultural Education:

He has 25 years of service in public education and 14 years of administrative experience as a school Principal. From the 2023-2024 school year he is the Principal of this school. He works to achieve the goals set by the school and the smooth integration of foreign students into the Greek educational system.

What he enjoys about his work at the 9th Primary School of Ioannina for Intercultural Education:

to provide equal opportunities to all students, native and foreign-refugees and Roma, so that they can build solid educational foundations based on their experiences, positive attitudes towards learning and participation
to create a climate of cooperation both among students and between teachers and students

Professional Interests:

Educational policy issues, writing articles on student rights, special education issues, Ιntercultural Εducation and Ιnclusive Εducation.

Vasiliki Galani

Special Education Teacher

What she does at the 9th Primary School of Ioannina for Intercultural Education:

She has been working in public primary education for the past 21 years. For the last 12 years, she has been serving in the Integration Department of her school, where she designs and implements individualized intervention programs for students with learning difficulties.

What she enjoys about work at the 9th Primary School of Ioannina for Intercultural Education:

What she finds most rewarding about her work is the opportunity to support each student’s unique learning journey. Witnessing their growth, building their confidence, and helping them overcome challenges is deeply fulfilling and inspires her to keep striving for better educational practices.

Professional interests:

She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a Ph.D. in Special Education. Her professional interests revolve around inclusive education, learning interventions, and the dynamics of human behaviour in educational settings. She is dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth, believing that constant evolution is the key to making meaningful contributions to the field of education.

Athina Sevi

English Teacher, Principal of the 6th Primary School of Ioannina

What she does at the 6th Primary School of Ioannina:

Athina Sevi is the Principal of the 6th Primary School of Ioannina, She is an experienced educator, researcher, and Ph.D. candidate in Translanguaging and Intercultural Communication. Her work focuses on using innovative methods to improve education for diverse learners, including refugee children.

What she enjoys about work at the 6th Primary School of Ioannina:

She finds immense fulfilment in exploring ways to bridge cultural and linguistic differences within the classroom. Her passion lies in fostering inclusive education practices and helping students from diverse backgrounds thrive academically and socially.

Professional interests:

Athina has published studies on topics such as using web-based activities to teach in secondary schools and examining the cultural experiences of refugee children in Greek schools. One of her recent studies investigates how English teachers perceive the inclusion of refugee children in the Greek educational system. With presentations at international and regional conferences, she has shared valuable insights on integrating technology into education and promoting cultural understanding in classrooms. Her research interests include developing teaching methods that support students from varied backgrounds and exploring how education can adapt to meet the needs of multicultural societies.

Our Team

Zuzana Oravcová

Statutor of Univerzitka

Graduated special educator at Charles University in Prague and psychotherapist with 20 years of private experience in Gestalt psychotherapy - certified psychotherapist by the Slovak Psychotherapy Society. I focus on therapy of people with autism spectrum disorder. I'm proud of our Harvard program. A programme to explore the potential of children with special needs can bring a very interesting level of benefit to the children themselves and to society in the future. The programme links education with the future career and future potential employment of a child with SEN. We develop the talents and excellence of these children with the help of the corporate staff that the Universitka works with.

Erik Žovinec

University professor and special educator

University professor and special educator with more than 20 years of experience. He has worked in schools and counselling and prevention centres. Created a test for dyslexics in high schools, wrote several books. He works as a university teacher at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra where he trains and prepares future special educators.

Ivana Sitárová

special educator

Ivka is a special educator at a primary school in Nitra and a counselling centre for children and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Her responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing prevention and intervention strategies, and providing guidance to students, teachers, and parents on issues related to child development, education, and learning. Additionally, she works to raise awareness among teachers and parents through lectures, courses, and social media outreach. Her areas of focus include communication disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental learning disabilities. She has 16 years of professional experience working with children.

Zuzana Vogelová, PhD.

English teacher

I´m a passionate English teacher at a primary and lower secondary school in Nitra. I´m a dyslexic person. I graduated from the annual program of the Comenius Institute. The project was focused on working with children with developmental learning disabilities. I led several webinars and workshops about SEN learners. I´m an author of the publication for children who want to talk about their difficulties with their parents, but do not know how. I had a research in reading comprehension with SEN learners at UKF Nitra. I am an external help to UNIVERZITKA and EDUMA, talking about my dyslexic childhood and experiences from adulthood. I believe if we want, we can. (Henry Ford)

Katarína Ležáková

therapeutist

I work at the Counseling and Prevention Center in Topoľčany. I graduated in Special Education, specializing in the education of mentally disabled people, from the Faculty of Education at Comenius University. After finishing school, I worked abroad at a facility for adults with mental disabilities. In Topoľčany, I taught at a special elementary school for children with mental disabilities and impaired communication skills.

Currently, I work with children with learning disabilities, attention disorders and mentally disabled. I am married and have two children.

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Ksenija Funa

special educator

What she does at CKSG Portorož:

Ksenija has been working at the centre for more than 23 years. She is a special educator. She has taught children with specific learning difficulties, in both equal and lower standard classrooms. For the last 10 years she has been working with children individually in school and mobile, in a secondary medical school.
She loves to educate teachers and parents. She has participated in various professional conferences and written several articles.

What she enjoys about her work at CKSG Portorož:

She enjoys her work. She says she would not trade it for any other job in the world. Being a teacher of children with learning difficulties is her mission, and it makes her happy and fulfilled.

Professional Interests:

Specific learning difficulties, teaching strategies, participation in projects that improve teaching practice.

Barbara Rot

speech-language pathologist, resident of clinical speech and language pathology

What she does at CKSG Portorož:

Barbara is a speech and language therapist at the centre. She currently works with children from the centre and out of school, as well as adults with speech and language disorders.

What she enjoys about her work at CKSG Portorož:

Teamwork and creativity.

Professional Interests:

Self-education and projects.