Opening Hours - Kindergarten
Monday – Friday 7:00 - 18:00
English - Spanish - Chinese
Kindergarten registered in the network of schools of the Ministry of Education of Slovak Republic
Our Team
Although we speak many different languages and have different personal and professional experience, we have one common goal - helping your child discover the world in its full beauty.
Get to know our team members!
Management
Ma. Stojanka Dolezhajova
Headquarters position
DIRECTOR
Dáša Janegová
Headquarters position
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
MBA. Miriam Itahashi
Headquarters position
FOUNDER AND INVESTOR
English pedagogical team
Elena Fortini
ENGLISH TEACHER
Sophia Blyth Prendiville
ENGLISH TEACHER
Education: Bachelor's degree in English Language Teaching from Akdeniz University in Antalya, Turkey; she completed the Erasmus exchange study, English language teaching program at the University of Trnava, Slovakia.
Working at Espania: I gained experience working with children while studying at university, where I taught English to pre-school and school-age children. I have always had a passion for learning, so I decided to be part of a school that supports children's growth and prosperity.
Education: Bachelor of Philology with a focus on teaching, University of Paros, Greece. She holds a certificate in English from the University of Michigan. She speaks English and Greek.
Working at Espania: I gained experience working with children thanks to caring for children. The scope of work was to ensure a daily routine for children, creation and implementation of creative activities. I always wanted to work in kindergarten with a group of children and thus develop their individuality.
Spanish pedagogical team
Ba. Ivonne Slendy Hernandez Gamboa
LECTURER / ORGANIZER OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE SPANISH LANGUAGE
Cristina Vélez Bohórquez
ENGLISH TEACHER
Education: Bachelor's degree in English at the Universidad Industrial de Santander in Colombia, bachelor's degree in elementary pedagogy at the Escuela Normalista Superior in Piedecuesta, Colombia. He also studied Pyrenean and Latin American studies at the Sorbonne University in Paris. He speaks Spanish, English and French.
Working at Espania: Having experience working with children with special educational needs, young people and adults in my home country of Colombia as well as France, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to be part of the Espania team as a Spanish teacher.
Education: Bachelor's degree in English from the Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia; a graduate of the IELTS and Cambridge Advanced English Preparation course at the International House in Sydney, Australia. She speaks Spanish and English.
Working at Espania: I have been teaching English for 5 years. My profession is a passion for me and working with children is very rewarding. I have learned a lot from them and I will try to pass on the best to them. "Teachers who love learning, teach children to love learning".
Education: Bachelor's degree in elementary and special pedagogy at the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She speaks Spanish and English.
Working at Espania: For two years I worked as a religious education instructor for children and adolescents at the San Ingnacio de Loyola school in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. I gained experience working with children as an assistant for children with special needs at the English International School in Bratislava. Working at Espania Kindergarten is a great opportunity to further develop my career as a teacher and also to learn more about new cultures.
Mariana Lucia Pardo Herrera
SPANISH TEACHER
Chinese pedagogical team
Education: Studied at National Normal University in Taipei, Taiwan, study department: special education. She speaks Chinese and English.
Working at Espania: During my studies, I worked as a volunteer teaching disadvantaged children and children from remote areas for several years. That's when I realized that this is my dream job. I gained experience working with children during my work as a Chinese language teacher in a kindergarten in Slovakia.
Reception and Custodian teacher - Bilingual staff
Mgr. Viktória Sedmáková
CUSTODIAN TEACHER
Education: Master's degree in the field of teaching psychology and pedagogy at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health Care, University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra, graduate of specialization studies in the field of School Psychology at Comenius University in Bratislava. She speaks Slovak and English.
Working at Espania: During my studies, I worked for a volunteer organization dedicated to children with Down syndrome. I worked as a psychologist in a specialized group with children with behavioral disorders, as well as a teacher's assistant for children with learning disabilities. I decided to work in Espania Kindergarten because I see an opportunity in it where I can use my knowledge and experience.
Education: She studied at the Constatine the Philosopher University in Nitra, majoring in teaching for primary education. She speaks Slovak and English.
Working at Espania: I gained experience working with children during my university studies in a private daycare center and during my internship in kindergartens and elementary schools. I currently work at an elementary school, where I am dedicated to the upbringing and educationof students in the first grade. In my free time, I am engaged in charity work. I am glad that I got the opportunity to work in Espania kindergarten as a Slovak language teacher of preschool children.
External teachers
Soňa Žigmundová
CELLO TEACHER
Education: Master in fitness coaching in performance and elite sports, at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Comenius University in Bratislava. She speaks Slovak, English and German.
Working at Espania: I have been practicing gymnastics for 16 years and I was a member of the Slovak national team, as well as a participant in the European Championships and World Championships. I am currently training gymnastics in Bratislava and also work as the main trainer of aerial acrobatics in Austria. I see a deeper meaning in this work and I am glad to be able to pass on what they have taught me.
Education: Graduated in the field of transverse flute playing at the Conservatory in Bratislava. She is also a student at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava. She speaks Slovak, English and German.
Working at Espania: During my studies, I taught flageolet playing in the organization Courses at school. I am currently teaching at Elementary Art School of St. Cecilia in Bratislava.
Administration
Team of non pedagogic staff
Responsibilities: Ensuring a functional system in the Espania kindergarten, ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of individual areas, the frequency of cleaning and disinfection. She speaks Slovak.
Working at Espania: I know how important order and hygiene are for children. I try to create a clean, pleasant and cozy environment in the Espania kindergarten.
Responsibilities: Ensuring a functional system in the Espania kindergarten, ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of individual areas, the frequency of cleaning and disinfection. She speaks Slovak.
Working at Espania: I gained experience with cleaning while working in hotels with an international clientele as a maid.
Responsibilities: Ensures the smooth course of activities in kindergartens within the competencies. He is responsible for the cleanliness and order of the school playground and cooperates with the technical staff in resolving situations. He speaks Slovak.
Working at Espania: I am grateful for the opportunity to work in the Espania kindergarten and thus cooperate with a team of different nationalities and cultures. It is an experience and a new life experience for me.
Responsibilities: She is responsible for the preparation of the weekly menu, the distribution of food for children and staff, the preparation of refreshments for various events. She speaks Slovak, English and Hungarian.
Working at Espania: I have gained experience working with children for many years, working as a leader in summer camps abroad. I worked at the American Embassy, where I was responsible for catering and hostessing.
Wilmer Ferreira Guerrero
HANDYMAN/JANITOR
We are already last applications for the school year 2024/2025. Admissions is on space-available basis,which is limited.
Contact us to find out if we have free space on +421 917 025 025 or stefkova@espania.sk
Contact us to find out if we have free space on +421 917 025 025 or stefkova@espania.sk
Meet us Personnaly
We will be happy to show you why Espania kindergarten
is one of a kind in Slovakia. Arrange a visit or a video call
with Stojanka, the principal of our kindergarten,
and she will answer all your questions and enquiries.
Fill in the contact form or call us
on +421 917 025 025
