Alena studied Andragogy in Prague. She spent three years in England, where she obtained Cambridge English certificates CAE, CPE and Tesol Certificate for teaching English. Her professional journey began as an English teacher at a language agency. Subsequently, she transitioned into the role of a clinical studies administrator focusing on regulatory compliance and communication between teams. Duhovka appealed to her because of its vibrant atmosphere, where innovative approaches and culture of education are thoughtfully nurtured. She guided a student with special educational needs in his final two years of high school, worked as an assistant in prima and a coordinator of IB CAS (Creativity, Activity Service) for a class of senior students. In her spare time Alena likes to delve into the pages of books, test her endurance in sports, immerse herself in the world of board games or set up on a journey with her family.