Science Department

Diana Vladimirova

Department Chair / Chemistry Teacher
d.praznikova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Forensic and Industrial Bioanalytical Techniques

  • London Metropolitan University, UK

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Computer Science

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in Chemistry and Computer Science

Arash Arjomand, PH.D.

BIOLOGY TEACHER
a.arjomand@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  • Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

  • Honors Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology

  • Bachelor of Biological Sciences

  • Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

Dan Betts

Chemistry Teacher
d.betts@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Science Education with a focus in Chemistry

  • Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction

  • Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology

  • Clemson University, South Carolina, USA

Thomas Brandenburg

Biology Teacher
t.brandenburg@acsbg.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Microbiology

  • University of Tennessee, USA

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in Biology 6-12

Krasimira Chakarova, Ph.D.

Physics Teacher
k.chakarova@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Nuclear Physics

  • Master of Science in Nuclear Technology

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Professional Qualification: Physicist and Teacher in Physics and Astronomy

Ganka Dineva, Ph.D.

Biology Teacher / Magma Block Leader
g.dineva@acsbg.org
  • Doctor of Developmental Genetics

  • Bergen University, Norway

  • Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Human Genetics with a Minor Human and Animal Physiology

  • Professional qualification Pedagogy in Biology

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Hristina Grancharova

Chemistry Teacher
h.grancharova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Pedagogy in Chemistry

  • Master of Science in Chemistry - Polymers

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Chemistry

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Georgia Ivanova

Chemistry Teacher
g.ivanova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

  • Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

Pavlina Ivanova

Chemistry Teacher
p.ivanova@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

  • University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia

  • Professional Qualification: Teacher in Chemistry and Environmental Protection

Silvia Rousseva

Physics Teacher
s.rousseva@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Solid State Physics

  • Professional Qualifications Teacher in physics and astronomy and Teacher in English language and literature in secondary schools

  • Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

Jill Sculerati

Biology Teacher
j.sculerati@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Geosciences

  • Mississippi State University

  • Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication: Technical Writing with Minors in Chemistry and History

  • Tennessee Tech University

  • Florida (USA) Professional Teaching Licensure

Christian Youngs

Physics and Astronomy Teacher / Prep Science Teacher /Student Council Advisor
c.youngs@acsbg.org
  • Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences

  • University of Michigan, USA

Yu-Yu Chen

Lab Coordinator & Science Intern
y.chen@acsbg.org
  • Master of Science in Polymer Science

  • Technical University Berlin, Germany

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

  • National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Alfonso Burdeus Olavarrieta

Physics Тeacher
a.burdeus@acsbg.org
  • Industrial Engineering

  • Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

  • Master in Teaching Secondary Education

  • Universidad Pontifica de Comilas

  • Professional Qualification: QTS Mathematics Physics & Mathematics 8-12

Takvor Baronian

Physics and Mathematics Teacher
t.baronian@acsbg.org
  • Master of Natural Sciences: Physics

  • University of Cambridge

  • Bachelor of Arts: Physics

  • University of Cambridge

Courses

Science - Grade 8
Biology – Grades 9, 10, and 11
Biology International – Grade 9
Chemistry and the Environment – Grades 9, 10, and 11
Chemistry and the Environment Profile – Grades 10, 11, and 12
Chemistry International – Grade 10
Physics and Astronomy – Grades 9, 10, and 11
Physics and Astronomy Profile – Grades 10, 11, and 12
Physics International – Grade 10
IB Standard Level Biology – Grades 11 and 12
 
AP and SATII preparation in Biology, Elective – Grades 10 and 11
AP and SATII preparation in Chemistry, Elective – Grades 10 and 11
AP and SATII preparation in Physics, Elective – Grades 10 and 11