Science Department

Diana Vladimirova

Department Chair / Chemistry Teacher
d.vladimirova@acsbg.org
  • Master's degree in Forensic and Industrial Bioanalytical Techniques – London Metropolitan University, UK

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Computer Science – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" – Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in Chemistry and Computer Science

Dr. Krasimira Chakarova

Physics Teacher
k.chakarova@acsbg.org
  • Doctorate degree in Nuclear Physics – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

  • Master's degree in Nuclear Technology – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

  • Professional Qualification: Physicist and Teacher in Physics and Astronomy

Silvia Rousseva

Physics Teacher
s.rousseva@acsbg.org
  • Master's degree in Solid State Physics – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

  • Professional Qualifications: Teacher in Physics and Astronomy, Teacher in English Language and Literature in Secondary Education

Pavlina Ivanova

Chemistry Teacher
p.ivanova@acsbg.org
  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering – University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in Chemistry and Environmental Protection

Dr. Arash Arjomand

Biology Teacher
a.arjomand@acsbg.org
  • Doctorate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – Monash University, Australia

  • Honors degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology – Deakin University, Australia

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences – Deakin University, Australia

Dr. Ganka Dineva-Dimitrova

Biology Teacher
g.dineva@acsbg.org
  • Doctorate degree in Developmental Genetics – Bergen University, Norway

  • Master's degree in Molecular Biology and Human Genetics with a Minor in Human and Animal Physiology – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

  • Professional Qualification: Biology Teacher

Georgia Ivanova

Chemistry Teacher
g.ivanova@acsbg.org
  • Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

Husain Barma

Chemistry Teacher
h.barma@acsbg.org
  • Master's degree in Science Education – Chemistry focus – Virginia Tech – Virginia, USA

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry – Mumbai University – Mumbai, India

Alex Popov

Biology Teacher
a.popov@acsbg.org
  • Bachelor's degree (with Excellence) in Biology and English – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" – Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Professional Qualification: Pedagogy in Biology and English

Stefan Michev

Chemistry Teacher
s.michev@acsbg.org
  • Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering - Imperial College London, UK

  • Master of Science in Chemistry and Informatics - Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Verzhinia Zaharieva

Lab Coordinator & Science Intern
v.zaharieva@acsbg.org
  • Bachelor's degree candidate in Biology and English - Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Stephanie Alcantara

Physics Teacher
s.alcantara@acsbg.org
  • B.S. Basic Medical Sciences - University of the Philippines

N (Nancy) Christine Turpin

Physics Teacher
c.turpin@acsbg.org
  • MS in Journalism and Mass Communication - Iowa State

  • MFA in Graphic Design - Iowa State

  • BSE in Aerospace Engineering - University of Florida

  • BA in English Literature - University of Florida

Michelle Marinangel

Biology Teacher
m.marinangel@acsbg.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology - Texas A&M University

  • Science 7-12 and Gifted and Talented Supplemental, Texas Education Agency

Paige Swinston

Biology Teacher
p.swinston@acsbg.org
  • MSc Wildlife Reproduction - Queensland University

  • BSc Animal Science - University of Alberta

  • OSSE Teaching License - Washington DC

  • Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMI

  • TEFL certificate

Sabi Teodosiev

Physics Teacher
s.teodosiev@acsbg.org
  • MS in Methodology of teaching physics and astronomy - Sofia University

  • BSc in Physics - Sofia University

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