Yana Kovacheva

Director of Educational Activities at the “Minu Balkanski” Foundation

Yana Kovacheva is a remarkable figure in Bulgarian education and culture, combining high academic standards, long-standing teaching activity, and dedicated work in support of young talents. Having graduated from the Romain Rolland Foreign Language High School in Stara Zagora and subsequently Sofia University, she has built a solid career as a French language teacher at Romain Rolland Foreign Language High School – an educator who has contributed to the formation of generations of students who have participated and been distinguished in national and international competitions and olympiads. Her professionalism and passion for the language earned her in 2019 the French distinction “Knight of the Academic Palms” – one of the most prestigious state recognitions of the French Republic for services in the field of education and culture.

Since 1996, Yana Kovacheva has been an integral part of the team at the “Minu Balkanski” Foundation, where to this day she holds the position of Director of Educational Activities In this role, she is the driving force behind the organization and development of dozens of educational programs – from summer academies and scientific schools to competitions and preparatory courses for young Bulgarian talents. Благодарение на нейната отдаденост, внимание към детайла и дълбоко разбиране за нуждите на учениците, фондацията не само поддържа високо ниво на обучение, но и вдъхновява десетки млади хора да вярват в себе си и да се стремят към върхови постижения.

Combining linguistic culture, pedagogical mastery, and organizational talent, Yana Kovacheva has established herself as one of the most valuable figures in the mission of the “Minu Balkanski” Foundation – to ignite curiosity, knowledge, and humanity in Bulgaria’s future leaders.