Teachers
The Grammar School MICHAEL features an experienced team of teachers.
Mgr. Eva Skalová, Ph.D.
Deputy Director for Grammer school
Class Teacher, 1. B
English language
Civics and Social Studies
Physical Education
Education and Professional Development
Faculty of Education at Palacký University, Teaching for Primary Schools and English Language. Study stay in Uppsala, Sweden – Multicultural study program. CTU – Lifelong Learning Program – English Language for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools. Charles University – Faculty of Education – Institute for Research and Development of Education – Doctoral studies. Internships: Jacobs University, Bremen – Czech language teacher.
What defines me?
Motto: "Through hardships to the stars." I believe that every obstacle can strengthen us and move us forward – if we have the courage to pursue our goals.
What is most important to me in education?
I want to awaken interest and the joy of learning in my students. The greatest reward for me is when they develop a relationship with a subject that lasts – perhaps for a lifetime. I view education as a journey where the teacher inspires, supports, and helps grow not only knowledge but also personality.
What do I do when I am not at school?
I enjoy resting both actively and passively. I love sports and traveling, but I also enjoy quiet moments with a book – for example, in the garden or by the sea. I also very much enjoy spending time with my family.
Education and Professional Development
Faculty of Arts at Charles University, English and American Studies and English Philology with a focus on British Literature; College of European and Regional Studies in České Budějovice – Teaching studies.
What defines me?
I consider myself a responsible and independent person who constantly strives to develop my skills and learn new things. I prefer an individual approach and efficient work that leads to achieving concrete results.
What is most important to me in education?
In education, I consider it important to provide students with tools for deeper understanding that they can use not only in a specific subject but also in a broader context. The key is to develop skills that will help them navigate the world around them.
What do I do when I am not at school?
Outside of school, I am actively and passively involved in music and sports.
Education and Professional Development
Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences in Prešov – Master's degree. Study stays and artistic residencies – USA, France, India. Lifelong training and courses in mindfulness, art therapy, and wellbeing.
What defines me?
Creativity in life, teaching, and artistic practice.
What is most important to me in education?
A partnership approach to students, supporting creativity and the individual paths of students toward their own self-expression, and a respectful school environment.
What do I do when I am not at school?
I paint, go to the theater and cultural events, I love to travel, and I enjoy watching old movies with my son.
Education and Professional Development
Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague – Adult Education and Development / Theory of Culture. University of Vienna – Philosophy, Sociology. 1985–1991 – Professional experience in Austria: Society for Political Education at the University of Innsbruck, Correctional Facility for Alcoholics and Drug Addicts in Vienna, Regional Labor Office Vienna; additionally, occasional actor in minor roles for film, TV, and theater. 1991–present – Secondary school and university teacher, translator, and lecturer in corporate education.
What defines me?
I have been trying to figure that out my whole life. I still haven’t lost hope that I will succeed.
What is most important to me in education?
That it makes sense.
What do I do when I am not at school?
I enjoy procrastinating and philosophizing quite unseriously, which I write about and film entertaining videos.
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Education and Professional Development
Harvard College, major in Cultural Anthropology; Boston School of the Museum of Fine Arts, majors in Graphic Arts / Video / Performance. Université Paris 8 St-Denis, major in "Cognition, Language, Interaction: Digital Culture and Communication."
What defines me?
A human, intellectual, somatic, and artistic multitool.
What is most important to me in education?
Mutual growth and mutual inspiration between teacher and student.
What do I do when I am not at school?
I practice and teach the Japanese non-combat martial art Shintaido (4th-degree black belt in Shintaido Karate). I spend time with my family and friends, and I enjoy talking to people who have diverse opinions, often different from my own.
Education and Professional Development
Faculty of Arts, Palacký University. “Finnish Education” – general education course for teachers, Helsinki, Finland. “The Knights Hospitallers” – course for history teachers, Valletta, Malta.
What defines me?
An intellectually-minded educator with a healthy lifestyle, seeking new educational challenges.
What is most important to me in education?
Student feedback, modern approaches to teaching, and the development of both the student and myself.
What do I do when I am not at school?
I enjoy sports – cycling, hiking; I travel, dedicate time to reading, and I cook.
*bio pending
*bio pending
Education and Professional Development
Faculty of Education, Charles University in Prague, major in Czech Language and Civics. I have completed various trainings, such as HR in small and medium-sized enterprises, project management, the middle management tier, the Curriculum project, etc.
What defines me?
Responsibility, empathy, high standards, and a sense of humor.
What is most important to me in education?
Mutual respect, positive motivation, and supporting students on their educational journey are important.
What do I do when I am not at school?
I like to read, watch movies, meet with family and friends, and fulfill the wishes of my feline roommate.
Education and Professional Development
I studied Systems Engineering, but professionally I deal with various fields interconnected with informatics (alternative currencies, urban planning, ...).
What defines me?
I don't have time to deal with time management right now... :-)
What is most important to me in education?
Education should be a means to quickly and efficiently achieve set goals.What do I do when I am not at school?
What do I do when I am not at school?
That doesn't happen very often. :-) But when I'm not at school, I move, eat, or sleep.
Education and Professional Development
Master's degree (Ing.) in Nanotechnology; ongoing PhD studies in Didactics of Physics; work in primary research of plasma generated by pulsed lasers; involvement in establishing new primary and secondary schools in Prague; consultancy in the field of research and development funding optimization; private practice in tutoring and preparing students for exams; leading extracurricular activities at primary schools.
What defines me?
Straightforwardness.
What is most important to me in education?
Freedom.
What do I do when I am not at school?
Art.
Education and Professional Development
My alma mater is Charles University, specifically the Faculty of Science, where I graduated with a (double) major in teaching Biology (and Mathematics) for secondary schools. I completed my Mathematics studies at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics (MFF UK), where I was most influenced by my thesis supervisor, Assoc. Prof. Zdeněk Hedrlín.
I have been active as a teacher for over ten years. During that time, I have completed countless CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses, leading to the conclusion that one should do their work in a way that authentically enjoys it and finds meaning in it.
What defines me?
Usually the words of other people. I only lie about myself in superlatives.
What is most important to me in education?
"Good quality" – when someone teaches me, I want to feel that they enjoy it, that they want to pass it on to me, and that they can give me something that enriches my inner world.
What do I do when I am not at school?
Shh! I'm playing hooky… or I am with my family.
Education and Professional Development
I graduated in Laboratory Diagnostics from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Charles University and am currently continuing my pedagogical studies at the Faculty of Science at Charles University.
What defines me?
I am friendly, patient, and empathetic. I can adapt quickly to situations and find joy in helping others.
What is most important to me in education?
In education, I believe it is key not only to pass on knowledge to students but also to develop their curiosity, independence, and ability to think critically. I want them to take away from school not just knowledge, but also skills and values they will use in their future lives.
What do I do when I am not at school?
In my free time, I most enjoy traveling and discovering new places, cultures, and people. I also like to relax with a good book or by taking walks with my dog.
Education and Professional Development
Charles University – major in Analytical Chemistry, currently completing doctoral studies. Supplementary Pedagogical Studies and an MBA program focusing on Management in Education. Valuable professional experience from international internships in Finland and Italy.
What defines me?
I combine scientific expertise, attention to detail, and an openness to innovation. Consistency, high standards for the quality of my own work and that of my students, and the development of independent and critical thinking in teaching.
What is most important to me in education?
Education is a path to discovery, the development of creativity, and self-confidence. Active student engagement, experimentation, and learning from one's own experiences and mistakes. Passing on professional knowledge through modern and practical methods for student development.
What do I do when I am not at school?
In my free time, I have been actively involved in dancing for more than 20 years; I enjoy sports, traveling, and spending time in nature.
Education and Professional Development
BA: Law
BA: Literature
BA Honours (a 4 year degree likely equivalent to Czech Masters Degree) Literature (existentialist Fiction and MetaFiction)
What defines me?
Creative Director at an international Advertising Agency
Writer/Producer in Television and Film
Lecturer at 2 Universities in Marketing and Advertising
What is most important to me in education?
Discovering curiosity. As my former professor of political science noted: in Latin America we say it’s important to “learn ignorance”. Which means that the more you learn, the more you realize how much more there is to discover.
What do I do when I am not at school?
Many mornings I go running and swimming. On holidays I travel and explore new places and cultures as often as possible.
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