Our staff
Leadership and Our Educational Community
At Erudio International School Ljubljana, our leadership is grounded in a long-standing commitment to academic excellence, international-mindedness, inclusion, and the holistic development and wellbeing of every student.
Our educational journey began in 1993, and for more than three decades, Erudio has continued to evolve, grow, and respond to the changing needs of students and the world around them. Our leadership team carries this heritage forward with a clear vision for an education that is both rooted in experience and firmly focused on the future.
We are particularly proud to have introduced the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum as the newest addition to our educational pathway. The IB further strengthens our commitment to internationally recognised, student-centred education and to developing learners who are curious, reflective, open-minded, and prepared to engage confidently with an increasingly interconnected world.
Leadership team
Niko Laznik
Head of school
Sara Repolusk
IB Coordinator
A Leadership Team with a Global Perspective
The members of our leadership team bring together extensive educational experience, international perspectives, professional expertise, and a shared passion for student success. While each leader contributes a distinctive background and area of expertise, we are united by a common set of values: respect for every individual, a commitment to high standards, continuous improvement, and a belief in the potential of every student.
Our international outlook is reflected throughout the wider Erudio community. Our teachers and educators come from different countries, cultures, and educational backgrounds, bringing a rich diversity of perspectives into the classroom and into school life.
We believe that exceptional education begins with exceptional people. Our teachers are passionate, experienced, and dedicated professionals who bring expertise, energy, and genuine care to their work.
Together, we create an environment in which students are encouraged not only to achieve academically, but also to develop the confidence, character, and independence needed to navigate the world beyond school.
Our purpose is to empower every student to recognise their potential, develop their unique strengths, and step confidently into a changing world.
What makes our team special?
- Mutual respect
- Common and aligned goals
- Open communication
- Patience
Everyone in our company is unique and could offer their own experiences and knowledge that others may not possess. Diversity is needed so that a variety of personalities, age groups and cultures bring creativity and a broad range of ideas at work.
Teachers
Tamara Jovanović
English Language and Literature Teacher
TOK & EE Coordinator
Moto:
Learning is a treasure
that will follow its owner everywhere.
– Chinese Proverb
Monika Klun
Business Management, Economics and Language Teacher
CAS Coordinator
Moto:
“There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life”
– Alain de Botton
Ana Mrgole
Biology, Science and Homeroom Teacher
Moto:
From a cell to a planet, it’s almost the same. When you change your perspective, you change your life. Be happy.
Dr. Lale Pooryamanesh
Teacher of Physical and Health Education
PP & SA & ATL Coordinator
Moto:
“Move your body with care, fuel your health with wisdom, and let your mind lead with purpose.”
Niko Laznik
DP Coordinator
Mathematics & Science Teacher
Moto:
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you have to move (A.E.).
Sara Repolusk
MYP Coordinator
Geography & Homeroom Teacher
Moto:“Geography is just physics slowed down, with a couple of trees stuck in it.” (Terry Pratchett)
Maruša Urankar
Spanish Teacher
Moto:
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.”
Julija Mesarič
Russian Language and Literature Teacher
Moto:
A person without a book is like a bird without wings.
Maja Anžur Kajzer
Art teacher (music)
Moto:
“Don’t walk the ordinary ways. Rather find your own and leave the mark.”
