main legal representative, program and volunteer coordinator

Srđan Ferenčak

A humanities professor with a lifelong focus on human relationships. Driven by a passion for stories from various traditions, he specialized in the storytelling method. Since 2013, he has been advancing his skills through Waldorf seminars and innovative pedagogical approaches, and he is currently a doctoral candidate in pedagogy at the University of Zadar. He is the author of around ten projects in various fields and the current president of the ISKRA association. He enjoys social gatherings and games, both homemade and exotic food, walking and camping in nature, and all kinds of meaningful, instructive stories.

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legal representative, project manager, activity facilitator

Ivana Pavleković

She holds a master’s degree in primary education and informatics and is a certified teacher-advisor. She works as a primary school teacher. She completed a three-year study in Waldorf education as well as a program in relational and experiential pedagogy. She leads a children’s folklore group, traditional games, and dance activities. Her love for Waldorf education developed through her roles as a mother, teacher, and professional associate - coordinator of the Little School program. Her main area of work is delivering training for teachers and educators on learning through movement and traditional games. She is an avid traveler and hiker, and that is how she enjoys spending her free time.

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legal representative

Danijela Maran

After about 20 years of working as a bookkeeping manager, along with the life experience of raising three children, she enrolled in the Academy for Parents, where she was introduced to the fundamental principles of Waldorf education. This inspired her to begin a three-year Waldorf pedagogy program, specializing in early childhood education. At the same time, she pursued studies in relational and experiential pedagogy, as well as numerous seminars on upbringing and self-development. She soon took on the role of head of Iskrica, a childcare center with elements of Waldorf pedagogy - a role she continues to perform with great love. She is also a shooting sports coach, where she aims to teach older children techniques of focus, calmness, and self-mastery. In her free time, she does much of what she does during her workday - she is a lifelong seeker of Truth and Love. She loves people, nature, animals, and transforming interior spaces.

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financial and administrative coordinator

Branimir Jovanović

Branimir (univ. bacc. oec.) is an economist specializing in finance and accounting. Throughout his career, he has worked in various sectors - including business, insurance, and banking - where he gained valuable experience in financial management, analysis, and risk management. In addition to his expertise in finance, Branimir has been involved in music for many years, showing great passion and creativity beyond the professional environment. This combination of an analytical mind and artistic sensibility makes him a versatile individual who successfully balances his professional and creative life.

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art activities coordinator

Tihana Zdravković

She is a fine artist and teacher of visual arts, holding a master’s degree in Ars Sacra painting. In addition to completing her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, she attended two years of Waldorf pedagogy training. She has teaching experience with children from preschool to high school age. In Waldorf education, she discovered a deep love for handwork and the true essence of her vocation: empowering and encouraging each individual to create their own artistic work and to cultivate a love for it. She spends her free time walking in nature, seeking inspiration for her work and personal spiritual growth, gardening with her family and preparing delicious preserves, making herbal creams and teas, singing, and cooking in the warmth of family life.

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children’s workshop leader

Dejana Misirača

I am a fifth-year student of the Teacher Education program at the Faculty of Education. I have always enjoyed working with children - I volunteered for four years in the Fairy Garden program, then in the Little School, and today I lead Fairy Garden workshops. I am also a member of a drama group, which I am attending for the second year. Before starting my studies, I worked as a teaching assistant. I love art, books, nature, long walks, and music, and I would describe myself as a cheerful person who always carries a smile and positive energy.

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learning support assistant

Antonija Prka Jovanović

She works as a teaching assistant in the Waldorf school. Every day she supports children as they learn, create, collaborate, and grow, and she enjoys witnessing their developing independence and curiosity. Her work is guided by patience, understanding, and a genuine interest in the child, because she believes that everyone thrives best in a warm and safe environment. She holds a master’s degree in Croatian and Hungarian language and literature education, having graduated from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek. She loves connecting her knowledge and experience with the values and approach of Waldorf education. A wife and mother, she spends her free time cycling with her family, while in the colder months she exchanges outdoor adventures for indoor play and experimenting with homemade desserts in the warmth of her home.

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learning support assistant

Matija Malinović

Born in 1997, I am passionate about play and movement, I enjoy various sports, board and video games, slacklining, hiking, camping, and spending time in nature. I completed my education as an automechatronics technician and later retrained as a tourism and hospitality technician. I completed outdoor instructor training with Outward Bound Croatia, and I am currently finishing my training to become a Bothmer gymnastics teacher. I have participated in Erasmus+ programs and volunteer camps, some of which I have also led. For a period of time, I ran a non-formal youth club called “Hangout” and volunteered in several organizations. Today, I work as a teaching assistant in the 2nd grade of the Waldorf School, and in my free time I train, play, and spend time in the nearby forests and mountains.

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project manager

Elizabet Takač

Elizabet is a commercial officer and an undergraduate economics student. She has shaped her professional path through many years of engagement in civil society organizations, where she participated in writing and implementing projects aimed at empowering and including various social groups. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with close friends and family; dance and music are her natural forms of expression, while travel and good food bring her inspiration, breadth and a sense of life’s richness. She especially loves reading, learning and exploring topics that inspire her.

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Ognjen Zdravković

musical activities coordinator

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waldorf teacher (grade 5), principal

Srđan Ferenčak

A humanities professor with a lifelong focus on relationships and mediation. He says he has learned the most from encounters with people. Driven by a passion for stories from different traditions, he specialized in the storytelling method. Since 2013, he has been advancing his skills through Waldorf seminars and innovative pedagogical approaches, and he is currently a doctoral candidate in pedagogy at the University of Zadar. He is the author of around ten projects across various fields and the current president of the ISKRA association. He enjoys social gatherings, games, walking, camping, poetry, and all kinds of educational stories.

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waldorf teacher (grade 3./4.), preschool program leader and educational advisor

Ivana Pavleković

She holds a master’s degree in primary education and informatics and is a certified teacher-advisor. She works as a primary school teacher. She completed a three-year study in Waldorf education as well as a program in relational and experiential pedagogy. She leads a children’s folklore group, traditional games, and dance activities. Her love for Waldorf education developed through her roles as a mother, teacher, and professional associate — leader of the Little School program. Her main area of work is providing training for teachers and educators on learning through movement and traditional games. She is an avid traveler and hiker, and that is how she enjoys spending her free time.

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waldorf teacher (grade 1)

Jana Doležal

Jana gained her remarkable knowledge as one of the top students of her generation at the Faculty of Education in Osijek. She has demonstrated her dedication to child development through three years of volunteering in the ISKRA association (Little School program), as well as through her committed work as a teaching assistant in our Waldorf School in Osijek. Through two Erasmus study exchanges and two Work & Travel experiences, Jana deeply realized how profoundly travel enriches a person and broadens one’s horizons. She believes that openness to the world and to diversity creates the foundation for holistic learning. Jana advocates for a healthy lifestyle, believing that the balance of body and mind is essential for the development of a happy and fulfilled child. In her classroom, she will nurture a love for singing, dancing, handicrafts, drawing, painting, and cooking - creating an inspiring environment for learning through experience and joy. In her free time, this dedicated half-marathon runner trains regularly at the gym and has been involved in folklore for 12 years. She especially loves spending time with others, traveling, and being in nature - because she believes that true learning begins beyond four walls.

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waldorf teacher (grade 2), english teacher

Josipa Grgurić Mandić

Josipa is a second-grade teacher and an English teacher in the upper grades of the school. She graduated from the Teacher Education program at the Faculty of Education in Osijek, with an extended focus on the English language. She gained her diverse experience working in various primary and secondary schools, continually exploring and developing her own pedagogical methods. She pays special attention to civic education, human rights, and dealing with the past, expanding her competencies beyond the scope of formal education. She discovered Waldorf education during her studies and later deepened her understanding in order to apply it in raising her own child. Today, she regularly continues her professional development at the Institute for Waldorf Education, enriching her teaching practice with innovative learning approaches. With her expertise, warmth, and dedication, Josipa greatly contributes to the growth of each student, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and exploration of the world around them.

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waldorf teacher (grade 6./7.) and Croatian language

Sandra Milojević

Sandra holds a master’s degree in Croatian language and literature and is a student at the Institute for Waldorf Education. She comes from Vukovar, is a mother of two, and has been an amateur actress for many years - something that strongly shapes her work with students, making it dynamic, creative, and open to different forms of expression. Before joining our school, Sandra gained experience in primary and secondary schools, non-governmental organizations, youth projects, radio journalism, web administration, and event organization. Through this wide range of work, she developed strong communication, organizational, and pedagogical skills, as well as a practical approach to teaching and working with children. She stands out for her dedication to fostering creativity in all forms - from language and music to acting and visual expression - and she brings this passion into her classroom. She has participated in numerous national and international trainings focused on human rights, interculturality, youth work, and the development of pedagogical competencies. In her free time, she enjoys camping, hiking, and music. She believes the classroom is a place of growth, cooperation, and curiosity, and sees each school day as an opportunity for discovering, questioning, and learning.

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teacher of english and german

Ana Kvesić

Ana holds a master’s degree in English and German, and she completed her academic journey at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Osijek. She discovered Waldorf education during her studies, when she first noticed how learning a foreign language can become more effective, natural, and joyful when introduced to students through play. Through play, children learn not only vocabulary and grammar — they also develop a love for the language, its sound, and the culture it carries. Ana believes that every foreign language opens a door to a different way of seeing the world — and she strives to open those doors for her students every day. In her free time, she enjoys cycling, discovering new TV series, or getting lost in the pages of a good book.

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art and craft teacher

Tihana Zdravković

Tihana is a fine artist and teacher of visual arts, holding a master’s degree in Ars Sacra painting. In addition to completing her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, she attended two years of Waldorf pedagogy training and is currently in her second year of Regional Education in Rijeka for becoming a class teacher. She has extensive teaching experience with children from preschool to high school age. In Waldorf education, she discovered a deep love for handwork and the true essence of her vocation: empowering and encouraging each individual to create and express themselves artistically. She spends her free time in nature, where she finds inspiration for her artistic work and personal growth. Together with her family, she tends the garden, prepares homemade preserves, makes herbal creams and teas, and enjoys singing, cooking, and the warmth of togetherness.

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teacher of crafts, gardening and after-school programs

Romana Ban

Romana, mag.educ.art, is a teacher of Handcrafts and After-School Care. She discovered Waldorf education more than six years ago, when she was searching for an alternative model of primary education for her first child. She is currently completing a Postgraduate Specialist Program in Creative Therapies (Art Therapy) at the Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek, as well as the Waldorf Study Program in Rijeka. Working in a Waldorf school represents a dream come true for Romana — she now spends her days doing what she wholeheartedly believes in. For her, the Waldorf school is a space where she can implement and further develop all her previous experience and knowledge, both personally and professionally. In her free time, Romana most enjoys being in nature and spending time with family, friends, and animals. She has a great passion for traveling, rock concerts, and all forms of visual and applied arts.

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teacher of bothmer gymnastics and physical education

Mladen Maričić

His whole life has been immersed in sports, and he is a great enthusiast of physical activity. He completed a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, followed by a master’s degree in kinesitherapy, and in the meantime earned coaching certificates in swimming and sports gymnastics. He is currently actively studying Bothmer gymnastics. Working with people fulfills him, as does sharing knowledge and new skills.

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teacher of media literacy

Katarina Miloloža

She holds a master’s degree in primary education and informatics and is a certified mentor teacher. She works as an informatics teacher. She is currently attending Waldorf pedagogy training in Rijeka. She also completed a program in relational and experiential pedagogy. In 2015, when she became a mother, she joined the ISKRA Waldorf initiative. Since then, she has been actively involved as a volunteer and as a parent in their projects and seminars (Parents Together, Family Games). She spends her free time with family and friends, and enjoys traveling and hiking.

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waldorf teacher (grade 6./7.), english teacher

Martina Ivičić

She earned her master’s degree in primary education with an extended focus on English at the Faculty of Education in Osijek. During her studies, she discovered Waldorf education, which closely aligns with her own views on teaching, learning, and child development - as well as on foreign language learning. “Learning through play” is the core principle she follows both in teaching and in life. She educates herself daily on various topics, from creative to scientific ones. She spends her free time with friends and family, trains in Olympic weightlifting, and works with dogs - another branch of education and training she truly loves.

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waldorf kindergarten teacher

Danijela Maran

After about 20 years working as a bookkeeping manager, and with the life experience of raising three children, she enrolled in the Academy for Parents, where she was introduced to the fundamental principles of Waldorf education. This inspired her to begin a three-year Waldorf pedagogy program, specializing in early childhood education. At the same time, she attended studies in relational and experiential pedagogy, as well as numerous seminars on upbringing and self-development. She soon took on the role of head of Iskrica, a childcare center with elements of Waldorf pedagogy - a role she continues to perform with great love. She is also a shooting sports coach, where she aims to teach older children techniques of focus, calmness, and self-mastery. In her free time, she does much of what she does during her workday - she is a lifelong seeker of Truth and Love. She loves people, nature, animals, and transforming interior spaces.

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waldorf kindergarden teacher

Mateja Šimunović

I am part of the Waldorf kindergarten Iskrica, where together with the children I create a world of rhythm, warmth, and imagination. In the kindergarten, I accompany the children on their journey of growth and discovery. I love nature, handcrafts, and the small joys that make each day special.

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waldorf kindergarden teacher

Ivana Jurišić

She holds a master’s degree in psychology, with a focus on working with children and youth of different age groups. She first encountered Waldorf education during her university studies, and later, as a mother, decided to begin Waldorf pedagogy training. Her work with preschool-aged children began through leading the Fairy Garden workshops, and continued as part of the team in the Waldorf kindergarten Iskrica. She is a mother of two “Waldorf” children - one in kindergarten and one in school. She enjoys spending time in nature and the garden, exploring her inner depths and horizons, creating handmade crafts, and making healthy treats.

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