TCS employs over 45 teachers and staff, both full time and part time. Meet the TCS leadership team below:
TCS Leadership
INGUNA GRUZNINA
Mrs. Gruznina founded Talsi Christian School in Latvia in 1995 with the help and support of American Christians. She holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in philology, and a Masters in Education and Leadership from the University of Latvia. In 1994 she completed the Christian Teacher’s Training program in Tyler, Texas. Under her leadership the school has grown from 37 students to 290 students, grades K-12. Mrs. Gruznina is also a non-board member for Talsi Christian School Foundation.
Inguna is married to Maris Gruzniņš and has three children – Zane’, Elīna and Jānis Roy.
Founder and Principal of Talsi Christian School
VILNIS ZARAKAUSKIS
Assistant Director. Computer Science Teacher
Mr. Zarakauskis joined TCS staff in 2006. He holds a Bachelors and Masters degrees in Electrical Engineering and teaches TCS Computer science class, as well as leads the TCS Programming and Robotics Club.
Mr. Zarakauskis enjoys traveling and clay shooting.
ANDA BERNĀTE
Assistant Director of Academics. Chemistry Teacher
Mrs. Bernāte joined TCS staff in 2002. She holds a Bachelors degree in Education with a minor in Chemstry and Biology, and a Masters in Education. Mrs. Bernāte teaches Chemistry and Biology at TCS. Her students win national academic awards in Chemestry competitions. She also leads the student research projects at TCS.
