Faculty

Bulgarian Language and Literature Department

	Roumyana Rangelova - Department Chair Bulgarian Language and Literatute Teacher r.rangelova@acs.bg Master of Аrts Major Bulgarian language and literature Minor Greek language Professional Qualification Specialist and Teacher in Bulgarian language and literature Second qualification degree Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Malina Tonova-Ivanova Bulgarian Language and Literature Teacher m.tonova-ivanova@acs.bg Master of Аrts Major Bulgarian language and literature Professional Qualification Specialist and Teacher in Bulgarian language and literature Third qualification degree St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
	Milka Getskovska Bulgarian Language and Literature Teacher m.getskovska@acs.bg Master of Аrts Major Bulgarian language and literature Professional Qualification Specialist and Teacher in Bulgarian language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Sofia Gecheva Bulgarian Language and Literature Teacher s.gecheva@acs.bg Master of Аrts Major Bulgarian language and literature Professional Qualification Teacher in Bulgarian language and literature Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Svetlina Georgieva Bulgarian Language and Literature Teacher s.georgieva@acs.bg Master of Аrts Major Bulgarian language and literature Professional Qualification Specialist and Teacher in Bulgarian language and literature Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Teodora Todorova Bulgarian Language and Literature Teacher t.todorova@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major Cultural studies Master of Arts Major Slavonic and Bulgarian Studies Professional Qualification Teacher in Bulgarian Language and Literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Valentina Ridjolska Bulgarian Language and Literature Teacher v.ridjolska@acs.bg Master of Аrts Major Bulgarian language and literature Professional Qualification Specialist and Teacher in Bulgarian language and literature St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
	Yulia Nedeva Bulgarian Language and Literature Teacher y.nedeva@acs.bg Master of Аrts Major Bulgarian language and literature Qualification Specialist and Teacher in Bulgarian language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Lora Tomova Bulgarian Language Teacher for the International Faculty l.tomova@acs.bg Master of Аrts Major Bulgarian language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria Postgraduate qualification in advertising and PR Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria

English Language and Literature Department

	John Stephens English Language and Literature Teacher j.stephens@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major English Minor Art Colby College Master of Arts in Linguistics Master of Arts in English University of Montana - Missoula
	Carolyn Emigh English Language and Literature Teacher c.emigh@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Wittenberg University
	Diana Nesheva English Language and Literature Teacher d.nesheva@acs.bg Master of Arts Major English language and literature Professional Qualification Teacher in English language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Garth Greenwell English Language and Literature Teacher g.greenwell@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major Literature State University of New York, College at Purchase Master of Arts Major English Harvard University Master of Fine Arts in Writing Washington University in Saint Louis
	Sarah Grace Grimesey English Language and Literature Teacher s.grimesey@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major English Language and LiteratureMaster of Teaching Major Education – English Education University of Virginia
	Erin Rafferty English Language and Literature Teacher e.rafferty@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major English Minor Spanish Mount Holoyoke College Master of Arts Major Educational Leadership Columbia University - New York
	Ernest Beachey English Language and Literature Teacher e.beachey@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts in Education Wichita State Unversity Master of Arts in English University in Kansas
	Michelle Damico English Language and Literature Teacher m.damico@acs.bg Master of Arts Major in Teaching Certification G Early Adol-Adolescence English Cardinal Stritch University Bachelor Major: Communication Minor: English University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
	Tim Ward English Language and Literature Teacher t.ward@acs.bg Master of Philosophy in English Language and Literature 1660-1800 University of Oxford, UK Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Post graduate certificate in Education in English and P.E. University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Bachelor of Arts with Honors Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature University of Oxford, UK

ESL Department

	Roumyana Ivanova - Department Chair ESL Teacher r.ivanova@acs.bg Master of Arts Major English language and literature Minor Russian language and literature Professional Qualification Teacher in English language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Elka Dacheva ESL Teacher e.dacheva@acs.bg Master in Automatics Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria Professional Qualification Teacher in English language and literature Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski”, Bulgaria
	Iain McClinton ESL Teacher UCAS Counselor i.mcclinton@acs.bg Bachelor in Fine Arts Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
	Polia Marinova ESL Teacher p.marinova@acs.bg Master of Arts Major English language and literature Professional Qualification Teacher in English language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski", Bulgaria Master of Arts Major English literature Middlebury College, USA
	Robert Braithwaite ESL Teacher robert.braithwaite@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major English Oberlin College
	Velislava Tsvetkova ESL Teacher, Prep Class Dean v.tsvetkova@acs.bg Master of Arts Major English language and literature Professional Qualification Teacher in English language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria Master of Arts Major English literature Middlebury College
	Tanya Bachvarova Translation Teacher, English Language Teacher t.bachvarova@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major English language and literature Professional Qualification Teacher in English language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Kevin McEvoy ESL Teacher k.mcevoy@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major French Minor Italian Master of Arts in Education Major Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity, with an emphasis in Linguistically Diverse Education University of Colorado - Boulder
	Robert Nosker ESL Teacher r.nosker@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major Social Science Education Wright State University

Foreign Languages Department

	Irena Kounin - Department Chair Spanish Language Teacher i.kounin@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major Pedagogy of Spanish Teaching New Bulgarian University Master of Arts Major Alternative Tourism New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria
	Roumyana Malamova French Language Teacher r.malamova@acs.bg Master of Arts Major French language Professional Qualification Teacher in French language and literature St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
	Anelia Mileva French Language Teacher a.mileva@acs.bg Master of Arts Major French language and literature Professional Qualification Specialist and Teacher in French language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Kremona Pavlova German Language Teacher k.pavlova@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Bulgarian language and literature Professional Qualification Specialist and Teacher in Bulgarian language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria Master of Arts Major German language and literature Professional Qualification Specialist and Teacher in German language and literature St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
	Maria Veleva Spanish Language Teacher m.veleva@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Spanish language and literature Minor English language Professional Qualification Teacher in Spanish language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Maya Boneva-Nikolova Spanish Language Teacher m.boneva-nikolova@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Spanish language and literature Minor French language Professional QualificationTeacher in Spanish language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”
	Tsvetanka Popova German Language Teacher t.popova@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Specialist and teacher in German language and literature Minor Psychology Fifth Qualification degree Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Roumyana Efremova Spanish Language Teacher r.efremova@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major Spanish language and literature Professional Qualification Teacher in Spanish language and literature Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Teodora Dimitrova Spanish Language Teacher t.dimitrova@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Spanish language and literature Minor Pedagogy Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria

Liberal and Fine Arts Department

	Zornitsa Semkova Ph.D. - Department Chair, IB Program Coordinator, History Teacher z.semkova@acs.bg Doctor of Philosophy Major History Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria Master of Arts Major History Professional Qualification Historian and Teacher in History Specialization in Modern and Contemporary History Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Dimitar Zhelev Geography Teacher d.zhelev@acs.bg Bachelor of Geography Professional Qualification Geographer and Teacher in Geography Sofia University "St. Kl. Ohridski", Bulgaria Master of Arts Major Geography, Physical Geography, and Landscape Ecology
	Iskra Velinova, Ph. D. Philosophy Teacher i.velinova@acs.bg Doctor of Philosophy Major Philosophy Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria Master of Arts Major Philosophy Minor Sociology Professional Qualification Teacher in Philosophy Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Ivailo Dimitrov History Teacher i.dimitrov@acs.bg Master of Arts Major History Professional Qualification Teacher in History Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Mariana Rashkova Geography Teacher m.rashkova@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Geography, Climatology and Hydrology Minor English language Professional Qualification Teacher in Geography and English language Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Martyn Rowlands Psychology Teacher, UK University College Counselor m.rowlands@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts with Honors Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy University of Hull, UK Master of Science (Human Rights and Human Values) University of Birmingham, UK
	Nia Decheva Art Teacher n.decheva@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Textile Professional Qualification Artist, Teacher in Arts, Pedagogy and methods of teaching National Academy of Art in Sofia, Bulgaria
	Stela Karnolska Music Teacher s.karnolska@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major Musical Pedagogy Master of Arts Major Music Study Professional Qualification Musicologist National Academy of Music „Pancho Vladigerov”, Sofia
	Tatyana Hristozova Ph.D. Ethics Teacher t.hristozova@acs.bg Doctor of Philosophy Master of Arts Major Philosophy Minor German language Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Philip Altman History Teacher p.altman@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts with Honors in the Major Major in Classics and History Universitity Wisconsin – Madison
	Todor Valev Economics IB Teacher t.valev@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major European Studies Major Economics American University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad Professional qualification Teacher in economics and economic disciplines Institute of Postgraduate Studies at University of National and World Economy, Sofia
	Eric Lenze Geography Teacher History Teacher e.lenze@acs.bg Bachelor of Science Major in History Iowa State University of Science and Technology
	Tonka Kostadinova Ph.D Part-Time History Teacher t.kostadinova@acs.bg Doctor of History and Archeology Major Modern and Contemporary History Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria Master of Arts in Southeast European Studies University of Athens, Greece Master of Arts in International Relations Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria

Mathematics and Computer Science Department

	Ani Ivanova Math Teacher Magma House Leader a.ivanova@acs.bg Master of Science Major Mathematics and Computer Science Professional Qualification Teacher in Mathematics and Computer Science Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Borislava Kirilova Math Teacher b.kirilova@acs.bg Мaster of Science Major Applied Mathematics Professional Qualification Teacher in Mathematics and Computer Science Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Desislava Yordanova Math Teacher d.yordanova@acs.bg Master of Science Major Mathematics and Computer Science Professional Qualification Teacher in Mathematics and Computer Science Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Elka Kondakova Computer Science Teacher e.kondakova@acs.bg Master of Science Professional Qualification Teacher in Computer Science and Information Technologies Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski”, Bulgaria
	Ivailo Kortezov Ph. D. Math Teacher i.kortezov@acs.bg Ph.D. in Mathematics Institute of Mathematics and Informatics Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Master of Science Major Mathematics Minor Teacher in Mathematics Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria Master of Science Major “Analyse et Modelisation" University "Pierre et Marie Curie" (Paris VI)
	Ivan Dinkov Math Teacher i.dinkov@acs.bg Master of Science Major Mathematics Professional Qualification Teacher in Mathematics Second qualification degree Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski”, Bulgaria
	Nadejda Konstantinova Math Teacher n.konstantinova@acs.bg Master of Science Major Mathematics and Computer Science Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Nikoleta Vassileva Math Teacher n.vassileva@acs.bg Master of Science Major Mathematics Second qualification degree Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Valentina Borisova Computer Science Teacher v.borisova@acs.bg Master of Science Major Mathematics and Computer Science Professional Qualification Teacher in Mathematics and Computer Science Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski”, Bulgaria
	Vanya Sheneva Computer Science Teacher v.sheneva@acs.bg Master of Science Major Mathematics Professional Qualification Teacher – secondary education Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Nikoleta Simeonova Math Teacher n.simeonova@acs.bg Bachelor of Science Major Mathematics and Computer Science Professional Qualification Teacher in Mathematics and Computer Science Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Kirilka Dancheva Computer Science Teacher k.dancheva@acs.bg Master of Science Major Mathematics and Computer Science Professional Qualification Teacher in Mathematics Second qualification degree Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Hristo Hristov Math Teacher h.hristov@acs.bg Bachelor of Science Major Mathematics and Computer Science Professional Qualification Teacher in Mathematics and Computer Science Master of Science Major Technologies of Teaching in Mathematics and Computer Science Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Iliyana Serafimova Math Teacher i.serafimova@acs.bg Master of Science Major Physics and Teaching Physics Professional Qualification Teacher in Mathematics and Computer Science Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria

Science Department

	Krasimira Chakarova - Department Chair Physics Teacher k.chakarova@acs.bg Master of Science Major Nuclear technology Professional Qualification Physicist and Teacher in Physics and Astronomy Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Borislava Yordanova Chemistry Teacher b.yordanova@acs.bg Master of Science Major Chemistry Professional Qualification Teacher in chemistry Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Hanna Soltow Teacher in Biology h.soltow@acs.bg Bachelor of Science Antioch University Master of Science Environmental Sciences and Policy Northern Arizona University
	Kristina Pappas Teacher in Biology, International Students Coordinator k.pappas@acs.bg Bachelor of Arts Major Biology Minor English Trinity College
	Mariana Tsaneva Ph. D. Physics Teacher m.tsaneva@acs.bg Ph.D. in Remote Sensing of Geospace and Planets Solar-Terrestrial Influences Institute Bulgarian Academny of Sciences Master of Science Major Physics and Biophysics South West University "St. Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
	Nevena Kalpakova Chemistry Teacher Falcons House Leader n.kalpakova@acs.bg Masters of Science Major Chemistry Professional Qualification Teacher in Chemistry Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski”, Bulgaria
	Pavlina Ivanova Chemistry Teacher Prep Science Teacher p.ivanova@acs.bg Master of Science Major Chemist-engineer Professional Qualification Teacher in chemistry and Environmental protection University in Chemical Technology and Metallurgy – Sofia
	Silvia Rousseva Physics Teacher s.rousseva@acs.bg Master of Science Major Solid State Physics Professional Qualifications Teacher in physics and astronomy and Teacher in English language and literature in secondary schools Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Vanya Angelova Physics Teacher v.angelova@acs.bg Master of Science Major Physics Professional Qualification Teacher in physics and astronomy Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Diana Praznikova Chemistry Teacher d.praznikova@acs.bg Bachelor of Science Major Chemistry and informatics Professional Qualification Teacher in Chemistry and Informatics Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria Master of Science Major Forensic and Industrial Bioanalytical Techniques London Metropolitan University, UK
	Mary Elizabeth Ward Biology Teacher m.ward@acs.bg Bachelor of Science Major Biology Minor Microbiology Magna Cum Laude Iowa State University

Sports Department

	Stefka Papazova - Department Chair Sports Teacher s.papazova@acs.bg Master Majors Sports Teacher and Coach in Tennis National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria Professional Qualification Press Journalism Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Dancho Stoychev Sports Teacher Athletics Director d.stoychev@acs.bg Master Majors Sports Teacher and Waterski Coach National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
	Borislav Dimitrov Sports Teacher, Football Coach - Boys' Teams b.dimitrov@acs.bg Bachelor Major Physical Education Minor Sports Professional qualification: Football coach National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
	Raya Gigova Sports Teacher r.gigova@acs.bg Master Majors Sports Teacher and Ski Coach National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria Second qualification degree Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Stoyan Karadjov Sports Teacher Tangra House Leader s.karadjov@acs.bg Master Majors Sports Teacher, Handball Coach, and Balkan Dance Ensemble Choreographer National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
	Vesselina Tepeshanova Sports Teacher v.tepeshanova@acs.bg Master Majors Sports Teacher and Track-and-field Athletics Coach National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria Professional Qualification Business Management, Marketing and Advertising Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Bulgaria
	Vladimir Marinov Sports Teacher v.marinov@acs.bg Master Majors Sports Teacher, Football Coach, Waterski Coach, and Sports Journalist National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria

Arts Program

	Boris Pankin Arts Program Director b.pankin@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Drama Theater Directing National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria
	Evgeni Gospodinov Musical Group Vocal Director e.gospodinov@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Drama Theater Acting National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria
	Hristo Cheshmedzhiev Bulgarian Drama Club Director h.cheshmedzhiev@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Drama Theater Acting National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria
	Ilia Mihaylov ACS Choir Conductor i.mihaylov@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Double Bass Major Piano Major Musical Theory Lausanne Conservatorium, Switzerland Orchestra Conducting Double Bass Juilliard School, New York Orchestra Conducting Royal Schools of Music, London
	Milena Tsolova ACS Choir Accompanist Instrumental Program Advisor m.tsolova@acs.bg Bachelor of Music Major Piano Major Music Education National Academy of Music ”Pancho Vladigerov”, Bulgaria Master of Music in Piano Performance University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
	Stanislav Dimitrov Dance Program Coordinator s.dimitrov@acs.bg Master of Arts Major Drama Theater Acting National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, Sofia, Bulgaria