School support staff member and Psychology Teacher Lara Filipović holds a degree in psychology and is a professionally trained psychologist and family psychotherapist under supervision. Currently, she is completing her master’s studies in applied psychology at the Faculty of Media and Communication in Belgrade. She has been professionally supporting the development and education of young people for many years. Lara aims to create a safe space for supporting and conversing with young individuals, as well as to instill enthusiasm for self-improvement from their earliest school days. With that passionate fot understanding the complexities of the human mind, she became a psychology teacher to inspire her students to explore their own thoughts and emotions, fostering a deeper appreciation for mental health and human behavior.

Her broad interests allow her to go beyond traditional advisory roles; she strives for a holistic approach, addressing work from various perspectives. Open and collaborative, she is there to provide every form of support to children and their families on their educational and developmental journey. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies and series, listening to good music and drawing, which is her favourite hobby.

E-mail: lara.filipovic@iss.edu.rs