Alena is from Fiji and joined WAT in 2016. She completed her Bachelor of Secondary Education in History and Geography and holds a Graduate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of the South Pacific. Alena has been an IB educator for over 17 years and is an IBEN member, serving as a subject examiner for Diploma Programme History for many years, specialising in the Internal Assessment and Paper 1.
Our supportive and dedicated teaching and leadership team play a crucial role in the overall development and success of our students. Academic support helps students excel in their studies, while pastoral care ensures their well-being and emotional growth. We aim to fostering a global outlook with a love of learning that continues beyond our students' time at World Academy of Tirana.
Alena Namotu
Whole school Academic Director
Shikha Ahuja
PYP Principal
Shikha is from India and joined WAT in 2016. She has a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in English (Hons) and Bachelor's in Education from a renowned university in India. Shikha is an IBEN member and works with the IB as a Workshop Leader and a School Visit Team Member, thus providing learning opportunities for teachers in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
Marinela Gogo
Lower PYP Coordinator, PYP Teacher
Marinela is from Albania. She has joined WAT in 2011. Marinela has a Bachelor's degree in English Language and a Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Tirana. She has participated in many IB Workshops and trainings in child development and safety. After completing many trainings and gaining valuable experience, she took over the role of Early Years PYP Coordinator along with her teaching role in PYP.
Carmen Meyer
PYP Teacher
Carmen is from South Africa. She studied Journalism and has a Montessori Early Childhood Education Diploma. Carmen is very experienced in teaching the 3 – 6 year old age group in Montessori settings. She has taught for three years at our Montessori sister school, IMSA, and joined WAT in 2022 to start a new journey with IB. She has participated in many IB workshops, as well as child safety and development workshops.
Diana Pigilova
PYP Teacher
Diana is from Ukraine. She graduated with a Master's degree in Languages and Literature from the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University and joined WAT in 2021. Diana has previously taught in Ukraine and China. In addition to numerous IB trainings, she is also CELTA certified.
Liska Adams
PYP Teacher
Lesley Brooks
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Donika Dona
Albanian Teacher PYP
Donika is from Albania. She graduated from the University of Shkodra with a degree in Albanian Language and Literature. She joined the WAT team as an Albanian teacher in 2023. Donika has extensive experience in teaching Albanian and English as a second language. She is highly skilled and has completed many training courses in child development, teaching and learning languages.
Igli Nako
Music PYP Teacher
Igli is from Albania. He has a Bachelor's degree in Composition and Music Theory from the Fine Arts Academy of Tirana. Igli joined WAT in 2012, holds several IB PYP Certificates and is a senior member of our team. Together with the art colleagues, they organise lots of wonderful musicals with our Primary students.
Evelina Prifti
PYP Teacher
Evelina is from Albania and joined WAT in 2011. She has a Bachelor's degree in English language and a Master's degree in teaching English. Evelina has been with WAT since its opening and throughout the years she has gained valuable teaching experiences and has participated in many IB trainings and trainings in child development and safety.
Timothy Seever
PYP Teacher
Timothy is from the United States and joined WAT in 2021. He has a Master's degree in Childhood Education from the City College of New York and holds a professional teaching license from New York, USA. Timothy has many years' international teaching experience, having taught in different countries around the world.
Ani Hasani
PE Teacher
Ani is from Albania and joined WAT in 2022. He has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Sports' Faculty of Physical Activity and Recreation in Tirana and a Professional Master's as a Fitness Trainer, as well as a Master’s degree in Physical Education and Sports from Marin Berleti University, Faculty of Social Science, Tourism and Sports.
Anjeza Shatku
Albanian Teacher
Anjeza is from Albania and has been with WAT since 2015. She has a Master's degree in Albanian Language and Literature from the University of Tirana, and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Sciences from the University of Genoa, Italy. Anjeza lived and worked in Italy for many years before coming to Albania. She has attended many IB workshops and has gained a lot of experience in teaching. Anjeza also teaches Italian language at WAT.
Danjela Cakuli
PYP Dance Teacher
Danjela is from Albania and she joined WAT in 2012. She is a certified IB dance teacher and has a Master's degree in Choreography and Education. Danjela is one of the senior teachers at WAT and inspires her students to always feel confident and motivated.
Kozeta Domni
PYP Teacher
Kozeta is from Albania. She joined WAT in 2024. Kozeta has a Master’s in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Albania. She also studied at the University of Stanford and received certifications in training teachers and parents on how to teach Maths. Kozeta has worked as a teacher in the USA and Luxemburg for many years, gaining valuable international teaching experience and completing many IB trainings.
Edward Bowles
PYP Teacher
Hannah Collins
PYP Homeroom Teacher
Hannah is from the UK and joined WAT in 2022. She has a PGCE in teaching science at the University of York and a first-class degree from the University of Manchester in Biomedical Sciences, as well as professional experience in research and pharmaceutical marketing.
Imran Grant
PYP Teacher
Imran is from Scotland in the United Kingdom. He joined WAT in 2022 and graduated in Languages and Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh, complementing his academic journey with teaching qualifications from various institutions such as Cambridge University.
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