French teacher, Marija Panić, graduated from the French Language and Literature Department at the Faculty of Philology in Belgrade. Marija obtained a PhD degree in French medieval literature from the University of Kragujevac, where she teaches courses on French literature and publishes papers on the literature of France and French-speaking countries.
At International School, Marija wants to share with her students the joy and excitement of exploring the French language and the culture of the countries where it is spoken. In order to do so, Marija will use her previous experience of teaching CIE French courses. She believes that learning a language is a very exciting and creative activity that requires a lot of imagination, both from the teacher and the students.
Marija likes to spend her free time with her friends and family, as well as doing hobbies, such as reading, taking long walks, sports, birdwatching and learning languages, namely Swahili.
Contact: marija.panic@iss.edu.rs
Dedication to teaching and qualifications:
Ms. Marija Panić has been teaching in the International School passionately from 2018. While on her teaching duties she managed to further develop her skills and expertise, down below is a small overview of Ms. Vilček’s dedication to improving herself to be the best for her students:
| Year | Activities and Publications |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
- Cooperation with the Institute for Evaluation of the Quality of Education (Zavod za vrednovanje kvaliteta obrazovanja i vaspitanja) and Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia (ongoing) - Teaching at the Swahili Language Workshops at the Museum of African Art in Belgrade (ongoing) - Celebration of the Mois de la Francophonie (at International School, as well as at the Faculty of Philology and Arts, in cooperation with French Institute, Students’ Cultural Centre in Kragujevac and the University Library in Kragujevac) (since 2018) - Published scientific paper: Panić, Marija. 2018. Le savoir sur l’Inde dans la littérature française des XIIe et XIIIe siècles. Nasleđe 40: 163–174. |
| 2019 |
- Published scientific paper: Panić, Marija. 2019. "Nature in French Didactic Literature of the 13th Century: Example of Birds". In: Art and Context 3: Migrations. Niš: SANU, 121–131. |
| 2020 |
- Supervisor of the French language team in the project "State Graduation Exam", Ministry of Education of Serbia (2020–2022) - Published scientific papers: • Panić, Marija. 2020. "A Repetition in the Process of Disappearing: Senefiance in Latin and French Texts of the 12th and 13th Centuries". • Panić, Marija. 2020. The Panther in the Bestiary of Love by Richard de Fournival and the Dit de la Panthère. Yearbook of the Faculty of Philosophy in Novi Sad, 45.3: 107–116. • Panić, Marija. 2020. Zoology in the Image du Monde by Gossouin de Metz, Philological Review, 47.2, 139–148. |
| 2021 |
- Certificate for teaching IB French Language B - Certificate for teachers ("license") for secondary education, Ministry of Education of Serbia |
| 2022 |
- Elected president of the Serbian Association for Canadian Studies and member of the Advisory Board of the Central European Association for Canadian Studies (ongoing) - Attended First Aid Training, Red Cross, Belgrade - Attended the PD course "Business Etiquette", IS/IMO, Belgrade - Published scientific paper: Panić, Marija. 2022. Female Figures in French Medieval Bestiaries: Biological and Gender Reception of Zoology. Lipar (78): 167–182. - Participation in conference: Panić, Marija. "Du plat de lard et de pomme de terre bouillés"..., Budapest, 27–29 October 2022. - Panić, Marija. "Plants as Elements of Mirrors (specula): The Status of the Plant in Some Medieval Edifying Texts", Belgrade, 4–5 November 2022. |
| 2023 |
- Elected Head of the French Department, Faculty of Philology and Arts, University of Kragujevac (ongoing) - Attended online course "Changes to Cambridge Checkpoint and Progression Tests" - Attended the PD course "Health and Stress Management", IS/IMO, Belgrade - Attended the PD course "Erasmus+ Procedures", IS/IMO, Belgrade - Published scientific paper: Panić, Marija. 2023. Temptations versus the Symbolism of Geography/Culture of Marco Polo and the French East in Serbian Medieval Literature. Nasleđe, 54, 369–382. - Panić, Marija. Goran Milasinović (2022): Muk. Laguna, Belgrade (review), Detići, 20. - Organization of the Round Table: Canada and Contemporary World, National Library, Belgrade |
| 2024 |
- Published scientific papers: • Marija Panić.  Year 5 Bring Their Podcast to Life Through Visual DesignYear 5 students at International School combined creativity and digital skills as they worked on the visual identity for their podcast project. Using digital drawing and design tools, students created original illustrations and graphics that could represent the themes, ideas and personality of their podcasts. The activity encouraged them to think beyond words and sound,… Year 5 Scientists Explore the World of BiologyYear 5 students at International School stepped into the role of young scientists during a hands-on biology project that encouraged them to observe, investigate and explore the natural world in detail. Using magnifying glasses and a selection of natural materials such as leaves, moss, pine cones and branches, students examined different textures, shapes and structures… Lora Krasimirova Želeva’s Outstanding Success at the European Dance ChampionshipsYear 7 student Lora Krasimirova Želeva achieved an excellent result on the international dance stage. As a member of a dance formation competing in the Children category, she and her teammates secured 4th place at the IDO European Ballet, Jazz, Modern & Contemporary Championships 2026, held in Skopje. An Excellent Result in International Competition The… Year 2 Exploring the Local ParkYear 2 students took their learning outside the classroom and explored the local park through a practical and engaging lesson focused on mapping and directional language. During the activity, students observed the area around them, identified important landmarks and features of the park, and used their surroundings to practise describing where different places and objects… Year 3 Get Creative: Designing Their Own PassportsYear 3 students at International School took part in a creative classroom activity where they designed and personalised their own passports. The task gave students the opportunity to combine imagination, drawing and writing while thinking about the purpose and appearance of an important travel document. From choosing colours and symbols to carefully creating covers and… Year 2 Discover the Power of Primary ColoursYear 2 students at International School explored the world of colour through a creative art activity focused on the three primary colours: red, yellow and blue. Using paint, brushes and plenty of imagination, students experimented with these bold colours and created their own vibrant artworks. The activity gave them the opportunity to observe how primary… Y10–Y13 Classroom Without Walls: An Active Day at Skakaonica Ava ParkAs part of the Classroom Without Walls programme, International School students from Y10 to Y13 spent a memorable day at Skakaonica Ava Park, where movement, fun and time spent together replaced the usual school routine. The visit gave students the opportunity to step away from the classroom, enjoy a more relaxed environment and take part… Years 1–9 Enjoy an Energetic Sports Day at Ada CiganlijaInternational School students from Years 1–9 swapped their usual classroom routine for a day of movement, teamwork and fun during a Sports Day at Ada Ciganlija. Surrounded by nature and enjoying time outdoors, students had the opportunity to take part in physical activities, spend time with their classmates and experience the positive energy of friendly… From Waste Paper to Everyday Packaging: Y11 Business Students Visit Umka FactoryA practical learning experience connecting business, production and sustainability Students of Business class took part in a guided visit to the Umka Cardboard Factory, where they had the opportunity to explore how recycled materials are transformed into new products and learn more about sustainable production processes. Exploring the Journey of Recycled Paper During the visit,… Years 10–13 Enjoy a Fun-Filled Day of BowlingInternational School students from Years 10 to 13 swapped their usual classroom setting for the bowling lanes, enjoying a day filled with fun, friendly competition and quality time with their classmates. Organised as part of the school’s Classroom Without Walls programme, the activity gave students an opportunity to step away from their everyday academic routine…
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