Liberal and Fine Arts Department

Zornitsa Semkova, Ph.D.

Department Chair / History Teacher / IB Program Coordinator
z.semkova@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Philosophy in History

  • Master of Arts in History

  • Specialization in Modern and Contemporary History

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Professional Qualification: Specialist - Historian and Teacher in History

Elena Anatchkova

Teacher Intern
e.anatchkova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture

  • National Academy of Art, Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with a Music Minor and an Integrated Program in Humane Studies

  • Kenyon College, Ohio

Taylor Baldwin

History Teacher
t.baldwin@acsbg.org
  • Master of Education

  • Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

  • Trent University, Canada

Alexandre Benoit, Ph. D.

History Teacher
a.benoit@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Early Modern History

  • University of Toronto

  • Master of Arts in Modern History

  • McGill University

  • Bachelor of Arts in History

  • Université de Montréal

  • Professional qualification: Historian and Teacher of History

Nia Decheva

Art Teacher
n.decheva@acsbg.org
  • Master of Arts in Textile

  • National Academy of Art, Sofia

  • Professional Qualification: Pedagogy and Methods of Teaching, Artist and Teacher in Arts,

Nevena Georgieva, Ph. D.

Philosophy Teacher / 10th Grade Dean
nevena.georgieva@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Ethical and Social Problems of the Artificial Intelligence

  • Master of Arts in Political Science

  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in Philosophy

Veneta Hinkovska

History and Entrepreneurship Teacher / 11th Grade Dean
v.hinkovska@acsbg.org
  • Master of Arts in International Organizations and Multilateral Diplomacy

  • Bachelor of Arts in History with a Minor in Past and Present of South-Eastern Europe

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Specialization in Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business

  • University of Maryland

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher of History

Ivaylo Lozanchev

History Teacher
i.lozanchev@acsbg.org
  • Bachelor of Arts in Past and Present of Southeastern Europe

  • Professional Qualification Teacher in History

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Vasil Ninov, Ph. D.

Theory of Knowledge Teacher
v.ninov@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Medieval History

  • Master of Arts in Medieval History

  • Bachelor of Arts in Medieval History

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Yoanna Ninova

History Teacher / 12th Grade Dean
y.ninova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Arts in Qualification and Redirection of the Workforces

  • Bachelor of Arts in Past and Present of South-Eastern Europe

  • Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in History

David Peev

Philosophy Teacher
d.peev@acsbg.org
  • Master of Arts in Philosophy

  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in Philosophy

Colleen Puhr

Geography and Entrepreneurship Teacher
c.puhr@acsbg.org
  • Master of Arts in International School Counseling

  • Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and History

  • Professional Qualifications: Wisconsin Teaching License for 6-12 grade History

Dimitrije Solar

Entrepreneurship and Civics Teacher
d.solar@acsbg.org
  • Master of Political Pathology in a Globalized World with Specialization in International Terrorism

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Bachelor of Arts in Financial Management and Marketing

  • University of Finance, Insurance, Business, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Sofia

Vassilena Stoyanova

Philosophy Teacher / Golden Lions Block Leader
v.atanassova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Arts in Psychology

  • "Georgi Rakovski" Military Academy

  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

  • University of Edinburgh

  • Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy, Profile in Cultural Anthropology

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Stiliana Vodenicharova

Music Teacher / 9th Grade Dean
s.vodenicharova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Arts in Music Education

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Bachelor of Arts in Jazz and Pop Singing

  • State Music Academy "Prof. Pantcho Vladigerov"

Miglena Zhecheva

Geography Teacher / 10th Grade Dean
m.zhecheva@acsbg.org
  • Master of Arts in Geography

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Professional Qualifications: Climatologist, Teacher in Geography, History and English

Sarah Hogoboom

History Teacher
s.hogoboom@acsbg.org
  • Master of Education

  • Lesley University

  • Bachelor of Arts: World Politics; History and Education

  • Hamilton College

Megan Forshee

History Teacher
m.forshee@acsbg.org
  • Bachelor of Arts: History and Religion; Secondary Education

  • Baylor University

  • Professional Qualification: Teaching

  • Hamilton College

Petar Zdravkov

History Teacher
p.zdravkov@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science: Crisis, Conflict and Diplomacy in World History; 20th Century World History

  • Sofia University

  • Bachelor of Arts in History

  • Sofia University

  • Professional Qualification: Teaching

Courses

Arts – Grades 8, 9, and 10

Music – Grades 8, 9, and 10

Physical, Human, and World Geography – Grades 9 and 10

Bulgarian and World History – Grades 9 and 10  

History Profile – Grades 11 and 12

Philosophy – Grades 8, 9, and 10

Civic Education – Grades 11 and 12

Entrepreneurship Profile - Grades 11 and 12

IB Economics – Grades 11 and 12

IB History – Grades 11 and 12

IB Theory of Knowledge – Grades 11 and 12

US History – International Students Grade 10





Music Electives – Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12:

  1. ACS - Amazing College Singers;
  2. Piano and Music Theory for Beginners and Intermediate;

Arts Electives – Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12:

  1. Art;
  2. Modern Art;

AP Microeconomics Test Prep - Grades 10, and 11;

Going the Distance: An Elective for Running Enthusiasts -Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12;

History and Popular Culture - Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12;

Philosophy of Life - Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12;