ABOUT ELTAM MK
What is ELTAM MK?
ELTAM MK is a non-governmental, non-profit association of teachers of English as a foreign language in the Republic of North Macedonia, affiliated to IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL International (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). It was founded in 1999.
ELTAM MK provides a forum which unites ELT professionals from across the Republic of North Macedonia engaged in teaching, studying and conveying research on the English language and literaturе in a methodological context. Its primary goal is to encourage mutual support and make opportunities available for professional development of its members, with the view of improving English language instruction in the country and raising the level of English language learning and acquisition across a broad spectrum of Macedonian professionals, working in different institutions and at various levels.
Mission statement
ELTAM MK brings together and assists EFL professionals in their efforts to ensure excellence in English language teaching.
GOVERNING BODIES of ELTAM MK
The governing bodies of ELTAM MK are the General Assembly, the President of ELTAM MK and the Executive Board.
General Assembly
The General Assembly, which is made up of all the members of the Association, meets once a year to propose the plan of work for the following year and adopt the financial report and the report for the work of ELTAM. It also elects bodies, the President, as well as new members of the Executive Committee.
President
The President, who is elected by the General Assembly with a four-year term, represents the Association, signs all the acts, contracts and financial documents in the name of the Assembly and its members. The President coordinates the work of the Executive Board and makes sure that the programme of the Association is implemented.
Executive Board
The Executive Board prepares the sessions of the General Assembly, coordinates the work of the local coordinators, brings decisions regarding the organization of professional training workshops and events, implements the programme of work, and is entitled to supervise the work of the Association.
Executive Board Members
Miroslava Pavlova Anevska
President
Marija Dzonova
General Secretary
Hristina Leova
Publications Coordinator
Marina Nikolovska Ristova
Primary School Competitions Coordinator
Angelina Kostova
Secondary School Competitions Coordinator
Milena Petkovska
Webmaster
Biljana Petrovska
Treasurer
Past Presidents
Aleksandra Popovski Golubovik
President 2016-2022
Gordiana Gjorgova
President 1999-2007
Elizabeta Hristovska Icheva
President 2007-2016