The KTIS team

The people behind the school.

The values of KTIS have brought together mentors, teachers, and collaborators who support, inspire, and guide children on their educational journey.

Core team

Monica Cojan

Founder & Strategic Director

Founder and administrator of the Knowledge Tree Educational Community, Monica is dedicated to creating a safe, inspiring space for learning and exploration. With a lifelong passion for education, she followed her calling to guide and mentor children, opening in 2020 the centre that reflects her vision of an education combining creativity, free thinking, and innovation.

Cristina Stinghe

Academic Coordinator & Mentor · English, Spanish & Science Teacher – IGCSE Middle School

Cristina combines a passion for education with a deep understanding of children. With creative energy and an empathetic approach, she offers students an authentic learning experience beyond textbooks.

Raluca Țânțărean

Wellbeing & Safeguarding Lead and primary school mentor

Raluca, mentor for primary classes, is passionate about the transformations children go through and the unique way they see the world. With experience built at the Pedagogical High School in Brașov, she values the opportunity to contribute to the development of future generations, inspiring and guiding children to be themselves in their full splendour.

Mirela Török

Operations & Systems Manager

Mirela supports the smooth running of the school by coordinating operational processes and internal systems. Her HR experience, communication and organisational skills, and attention to children's needs help her create a clear, warm, and efficient framework for students, parents, and the team.

Alexia Lazăr

Mathematics Department Lead · Learning Systems

Alexia, mentor and teacher of Cambridge Primary and IGCSE mathematics, is a graduate of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at Transilvania University of Brașov, and is currently pursuing a master's in the same field. She also holds the pedagogical module, which strengthened her passion for education and working with students. She wants to turn mathematics into a clearer, more accessible, and enjoyable experience for every student. Through patience, empathy, and an approach based on understanding and inclusion, she creates an environment where children feel encouraged to ask questions, gain confidence, and learn at their own pace.

Paul-Bogdan Fuiorea

Global Perspectives Lead · Projects & Communication

Paul, teacher of Global Perspectives and critical-thinking skills in English at Knowledge Tree International School, contributes through his proactivity to improving students' abilities both academically and personally. His studies at HSOS in Germany gave him the knowledge needed in event organisation and marketing, which helps students put their knowledge into practice. Passionate about languages and multicultural perspectives, Paul nurtures students' curiosity.

Alexandra Gheorghe

School counsellor, psychologist & SEL mentor for primary and middle school

Alexandra is a licensed psychologist specialising in School Psychology and Educational Counselling. In her Social Emotional Learning sessions, she creates a safe, warm space for children, where they can understand their emotions, gain confidence, and develop healthy relationships with themselves and with others.