Our teachers

Experienced educators and advisors who will help your children succeed.

We would like to introduce our educators to you.

Mgr. Alena Pinskaja PhD.

( The founder of the school )

She graduated from the Theatre Academy with a specialization in theatre criticism and theatre history, earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhDr.) in sociology. Driven by her love for children and education, and by her belief that learning can be more effective and of higher quality than in public schools, she founded a general education school in Karlovy Vary and Prague in 1999. In 2014, the school in Prague received accreditation from the Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic as a primary school and a language school with the right to administer the official Czech language exam.

She continues her education and actively participates in numerous conferences to ensure that the VĚDA Educational Center maintains strong international connections and stays up to date with the latest trends in teaching. She is fully involved in the daily life of the school and represents our institution as an ambassador of the European Association of Bilingual Schools, Via Light.

PhDr. Iva Novotná

novotna@zsveda.cz

( School Director, CZ )

Studied at Lomonosov University in Moscow and at Charles University in Prague. She pursued Economics and Market Economy at the University of Pittsburgh.

Author of methodological studies and worksheets on teaching foreign students in Czech schools, as well as the preparation and teaching of preschoolers – foreigners entering school. She collaborates with Aladin Publishing.

Since 1996, she has been working as a court expert and interpreter.

Mgr. Tatjana Kopytova

kopytova@zsveda.cz

( The Deputy Director of the school, DE, MA )

A graduate of a university Faculty of Education with a specialization in mathematics.

She works according to the educational program “Mathematics and Logic in Primary School,” focusing on the development of children’s logical thinking and the integration of information technology in math lessons. She also taught mathematics at a pedagogical lyceum.

“I truly love my subject, mathematics, and I believe that it’s not enough to simply overload students with new information — it’s essential to explain it and inspire a love for mathematics in them. For me, what matters most is not what I teach, but how I teach it…”

Mgr. Elena Šimočková

simockova@zsveda.cz

( Administrator )

She graduated from the Faculty of History and the Faculty of Law at the State University in Kemerovo. She taught history, law, and social studies at a grammar school for ten years. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and discovering new things.

ing. Eduard Karapetyan

karapetyan@zsveda.cz

( MA, FY, IT )

A graduate of Yerevan State University, Faculty of Physics, with a specialization in nuclear physics and pedagogy. He also earned an engineering degree (Ing.) in marketing communication at a university in Prague.

He worked at a language school in Prague as a teacher of mathematics and physics, preparing students for university entrance.

In his teaching, he uses an interactive approach and constant repetition of material to achieve the greatest possible effect and improve memory development. He believes that subjects such as mathematics help students develop quick reactions, good memory, systematic thinking, and the ability to adapt quickly to the modern world. Physics, in turn, helps students understand the logical connections between science and real life.

Mgr. Vlasta Hofmannová

hofmannova@zsveda.cz

( Language school lecturer )

Graduated from the Faculty of Arts at Charles University in Prague, specializing in Czech language. She has long worked as a manager of cultural projects, including the Thalia Award, the restoration of Titian’s painting in Kroměříž, the regional professional theater in Prague, and guiding foreigners through cultural landmarks in Prague and the Czech Republic.

Worked as an educator at Charles University, teaching Czech to foreigners from more than thirty countries worldwide. She taught all age groups, from preschoolers to adults. Currently, she teaches Czech to students who have completed high school in their home country and wish to study at Czech universities.

Christopher Egner

egner@zsveda.cz

( Language school lecturer )

Christopher, is a native speaker from the United States. In his lessons, he always brings enthusiasm and passion, aiming to motivate everyone, not just the quickest learners. With years of experience teaching English workshops, he is a skilled chef and baker, making all our school projects and celebrations filled with the best desserts. During conversational exercises, he ensures grammatical correctness, and his topics are never superficial; rather, they delve deep into the heart of the matter.