Dr Marta Medved Krajnovic

Speaker Summary

Dr Marta Medved Krajnovic is Head of School of the Western Academy of Beijing. She has two decades of academic research and teaching experience and more than a decade in leadership and governance, Dr. Marta Medved Krajnovic brings deep understanding, passion, and appreciation for international education to Western Academy of Beijing.

Areas of Expertise

Languages – Leadership and Management

Full Profile

Before joining WAB in 2018, Marta served as the Director of Stockholm International School for five years. She previously worked at the University of Zagreb as Associate Professor and Director of the Post-graduate doctoral program in applied linguistics. Marta has authored books and research articles on second-language acquisition and multilingualism.

She has served as a board member of international schools and as chair and member of various Croatian and international educational committees and projects. She is currently a board member of the Academy for International School Heads (AISH). Having lived in Croatia, US, England, Ireland, Japan, Hungary, Sweden and now China, Marta has a rich appreciation for different countries, people, and cultures.

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