The Team

Author

Ranko Rajović – the author of the NTC programme

Ranko Rajović, born in Belgrade, internal medicine specialist, with a master in neurophysiology (Faculty of Medicine, Novi Sad) and a PhD in sports science (Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Niš). UNICEF collaborator for early education and the head of the Department of Educational Neuroscience at the Faculty of Education in Koper.
Author of the NTC Learning System implemented in more than 20 European countries, and accredited by the Ministry of education in 7. EHF (European Handball Federation) expert for neuroscience in sports, author of more than 20 books, handbooks and games for overall child development.
The founder of Mensa Serbia and a long-term member and the chairman of the Gifted Children Committee of Mensa International.
A team member in charge of realisation of the accredited professional NTC seminar: The seminar for primary class teachers , The seminar for preschool teachers

Coauthors

Uroš Petrović – coauthor of the NTC programme for schools

A writer, author of 12 children and youth literature books for which he won the same number of awards. His books are published in Italian, Greek, Macedonian, Hungarian and Czech language. He is also the winner of numerous prestigious photography awards. Long-term president of Mensa Serbia and a member of the Mensa International Board of Directors. A visiting lecturer at a number of faculties and other educational institutions in Serbia and other countries.
A team member in charge of realisation of the accredited professional NTC seminar: Link1 Link2

Marina Ilić

Bachelor with Honours in Preschool Education. A licensed NTC teacher and a coordinator for preschool workshops in Belgrade. Author of the seminar “Unique in the world, my homeland”. As an author, she presented papers in the field of improving preschool education. She monitors and participates in the best toy contests. For the publisher “Jamax - Pino Toys”, she writes expert descriptions for their range of toys.
A team member in charge of realisation of the accredited professional NTC seminar: Link

Vuk Rajović

Master of Engineering Technology, author of several international scientific papers. Has been working as an NTC lecturer since 2016, at NTC workshops in Novi Sad and Belgrade, for children aged 10 to 14. He coauthored the popular science chemistry book for primary school children “Branko and Stanko – In the world of atoms”. He is engaged in scientific research at the Faculty of Technology in Novi Sad, collaborating with the Petroleum industry of Serbia (NIS). Coauthor of workbooks for school-age children NTC workshops and a part of the NTC Science Programme.
A team member in charge of realisation of the accredited professional NTC seminar: Link

Nemanja Bojanić

Master of Technology and a doctoral student at the Faculty of Technology in Novi Sad. Expert Associate in the NTC Team since 2016. Coauthor of the popular science chemistry book published by the NTC Learning System: Branko and Stanko in the World of Atoms. Moreover, he coauthored workbooks for NTC workshops and a part of the NTC Learning System Programme – NTC Science. Coordinator for the implementation of the NTC Learning System in working with school children.

Tijana Kesić Stamenković

Graduated actress. Founder of the acting school “Art Workshop Kesić” where she works as a lecturer, a pedagogue and organiser of extracurricular activities. Participated in the project “We Live Together”, with the play “A Little Princess” in which the school children acted along with special-needs children. Worked as a drama professor at the English speaking Chartwell International School in Belgrade, for five years. Author and director of the International Festival of Children's Theatre “Glumijada” bringing together drama workshops from Serbia and abroad. Participant in the EU co-funded train the trainers Young Theatre project for improvisation theatre. Coordinator and trainer for NTC drama workshops conducted in Belgrade and Novi Sad.

Sara Tasić

Sara Tasić was born in Belgrade, in 2000. She completed her primary and secondary ballet education at the “Lujo Davičo” school, in Jelena Kajgo's class. She gained her first professional dancing experience in 2017, in the play "Cinderella", when she became a member of the young Bitef Dance Company. Her experience has been enriched by the roles in: “The Emperor's New Suit”, “Spring Awakening”, “A Trip Around the World” and “Silly Bacteria” as well as roles in the plays of the Hleb Theatre “Words of Stone”, "The Body Remembers” and “Wood Chips”. The play “The Emperor's New Suit” gave her an opportunity for guest performance at the Sarajevo National Theatre. She performed in many festivals in Bar, Tivat, Herceg Novi and Niš. In addition to her theatre roles, she had an opportunity to work as a choreographer for the play “The Great Search for Fun”, directed by Marta Keler, as well as for the film “Beside Me 2”, directed by Stevan Filipović. In 2019, Sara established the dance club “Aska” with the aim of passing on the moves and love to the next generations. She performed in many festivals in Bar, Tivat, Herceg Novi and Niš. In addition to her theatre roles, she had an opportunity to work as a choreographer for the play “The Great Search for Fun”, directed by Marta Keler, as well as for the film “Beside Me 2”, directed by Stevan Filipović. In 2019, Sara established the dance club ”Aska” with the aim of passing on the moves and love to the next generations. She understood the importance of movement and spinning at the first seminar by Ranko Rajović and in 2019, in collaboration with Dr Rajović, the idea of NTC ballet was born. So far, the NTC Ballet has produced two performances “Time Machine” and “Once Upon a Time There Was a Daddy-Know-All”.

NTC Team

Jana Mančić

Bachelor of Vocational Education – specialised in dramatic arts for children. In the course of her many years of experience in working with preschool children in kindergartens, as an author and co-author, she presented and published papers about improving preschool education. Independent professional NTC lecturer, an NTC team associate in charge of quality control of the NTC programme implementation in licensed institutions and NTC centres, as well as seminar leader. Participant in the Young Theatre EU project for working with children through theatre improvisation. Coordinator and lecturer at NTC drama workshops in Novi Sad.

Katarina Rajović

Bachelor of Technology in Materials Science. She held her first workshops as an NTC lecturer at a camp in 2015, which was the first NTC camp. She’s been holding NTC workshops in Novi Sad ever since. She is the author of the NTC codes technique and of the game “NTC Mind Circle”, and participates in the design of the NTC Science Programme. Apart from working as a lecturer, she is engaged in organising NTC camps and works as the coordinator for Serbia and Montenegro.

Jelena Rackov

Bachelor of Education and a master’s student at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Novi Sad. She has many years of experience in working with children. NTC polygons designer and a lecturer at sports workshops. Expert Associate in the NTC Team since 2014. Participates in coordination of NTC workshops in Novi Sad and organisation of NTC summer camps in Serbia.

Jelena Vukić

A mother of two boys. Bachelor of Laws (Honours), a lawyer by vocation, though not actively practising law. Founder of the youth portal Mravinjak dedicated to teenagers and their needs. Author of numerous riddles, riddling songs that help children learn about the world around them using rhymes (awaiting their publication). Independent NTC lecturer. Coordinator for the NTC and NTC acting for school children in Bar, Montenegro.

Expert Associates

Jana Mančić

Bachelor of Vocational Education – specialised in dramatic arts for children. In the course of her many years of experience in working with preschool children in kindergartens, as an author and co-author, she presented and published papers about improving preschool education. Independent professional NTC lecturer, an NTC team associate in charge of quality control of the NTC programme implementation in licensed institutions and NTC centres, as well as seminar leader. Participant in the Young Theatre EU project for working with children through theatre improvisation. Coordinator and lecturer at NTC drama workshops in Novi Sad.

Katarina Rajović

Bachelor of Technology in Materials Science. She held her first workshops as an NTC lecturer at a camp in 2015, which was the first NTC camp. She’s been holding NTC workshops in Novi Sad ever since. She is the author of the NTC codes technique and of the game “NTC Mind Circle”, and participates in the design of the NTC Science Programme. Apart from working as a lecturer, she is engaged in organising NTC camps and works as the coordinator for Serbia and Montenegro.

Iva Rajović

Biologist, Master of Cognitive Science, member of the NTC Team since 2012. Engaged in research in the field of neurobiology and cognitive sciences, the author of many scientific papers. Coauthored several NTC books published in the course of EU projects Erasmus+ and IPA-CBC. The coordinator of the NTC Programme in Slovenia and the NTC Team associate at the Faculty of Education in Kopar.

Slavica Bobić

Master of Didactic and Methodological Sciences in the field of Mathematics Methodology. Independent NTC lecturer. The coordinator of the NTC centre in Sremska Mitrovica. Employed as a class teacher at the Primary School “Jovan Jovanović Zmaj“ in Sremska Mitrovica. In working with children in the class, she applies the NTC learning system on a daily basis. Participates in scientific research projects that monitor the impact of its application on grades, functionality of knowledge, self-confidence, motivation and the overall development of students. Demonstrates direct work with pupils and provides support to teachers interested in applying the NTC system of learning. Presents scientific papers at professional meetings and international conferences and publishes them in scientific magazines. She is the president of the Teachers’ Association of the Srem Region and vice president of the Teachers’ Association of Vojvodina. Contributes to improvement of the NTC Learning System and its implementation in the practice of teaching.

Anica Jezdić

Bachelor of Defectology, surdologist (Faculty for Special Education and Rehabilitation, Belgrade), with many years of clinical experience in rehabilitation of hearing and speech of deaf and hard of hearing children, employed at the Clinical Hospital Centre Zvezdara, psychomotor retrainer (the Institute of Mental Health, Belgrade). Licences NTC Learning System lecturer. Marte Meo® Practitioner. Certified Baby Signs® Instructor. Obtained a certificate following a basic Montessori course. A mother of a boy, who enjoys energy exchange with children, expands her knowledge and enriches it with new experiences and approaches on a daily basis.

Jelena Rajkov

Bachelor of Education and a master’s student at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Novi Sad. She has many years of experience in working with children. NTC polygons designer and a lecturer at sports workshops. Expert Associate in the NTC Team since 2014. Participates in coordination of NTC workshops in Novi Sad and organisation of NTC summer camps in Serbia.

Marija Miletić

Internal medicine specialist, master in endocrinology, a doctoral student at the Institute of Endocrinology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, transactional analysis practitioner, yoga teacher for children and mothers, a mother of two girls.

Ljubomir Vasičin

Graduate professor of physical education and sports. Four years experience as junior category coach with the Basketball Association of Serbia. Twenty years in basketball as a coach and author in a number of countries. Creator and organiser of the first basketball research camp applying the NTC Learning System methodology. Participated, as expert associate, in creation of the Methodical Handbook “NTC Learning System” relating to kinesiological activities. Actively involved, as an associate and a coordinator, in organisation and implementation of NTC summer schools and camps. A licensed instructor for the NTC Learning System for sports.

Tanja Babić

Graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Primary Education. Teacher and coordinator of preschool group activities in the Serbian language with the Association of Serbs in Greece and at the First Supplementary School from 2006 to 2008. She worked in the private kindergarten “Jupi” in Athens, where, in addition to her daily work, she also designed the curriculum. She utilises the Athena test for diagnosing learning difficulties.

Mina Banousi

Graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a degree in Primary Education. Teacher and coordinator of preschool group activities in the Serbian language with the Association of Serbs in Greece and at the First Supplementary School from 2008 to 2014. Coordinator and associate for the project Environmental Local Authorities InterBalkan Network – ELAIN, addressing environmental improvement and protection at the local level in the Balkans. Volunteered for a number of projects dealing with environmental protection in Athens.

Marijana Milošević Simić

Bachelor of Music Education, author of a number of accredited seminars by the Multimedia Music Workshop, intended for professional development of teaching staff. Author of the Bim Bam workshop for babies, implementing an early musical stimulation programme. Programme director of the El System Serbia, a socially-inclusive music teaching practice.

Igor Stefanović

Expert associate in the NTC system of learning. He participates in organising and implementing NTC summer schools. For more information about Igor and his work, visit: http://igorstefanovic.com
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