Ivan Markov

Teacher, SENCO

Ivan Markov is a Master of Philosophy and Psychology with a professional qualification in the Psychology of Development and Counselling in Childhood and Adolescence; he graduated from University of Sofia St. Kliment Ohridski. He has been working for 10 years as a school psychologist at the National Finance and Economics High School and has a total of 12 years of experience as a teacher of psychology and philosophy. He does not believe in the traditional destructive models of education and training, which involve psychological violence against children and, in many cases, are presented in the form of school rules and regulations. Ivan believes that parents, guardians and teachers, are responsible for the adolescents’ development in confidence, their ability to overcome difficulties and their strength to reach their potential. Ivan is a passionate and long-time mountaineer.