Mjellma Piperku has joined the ASK team this year, but she has 4 years of experience in education. She teaches Middle School Mathematics. She has a bachelor’s degree. She loves calculations and science , and has participated in many workshops. She has been in lots of different professional training in the past years and possesses many certificates and prizes. Her favorite learning quote is:
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think”
Linda Gorçi has been with ASK for 7 months. She is a teacher’s assistant in Kindergarten. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early childhood education and development from the Faculty of Education at the University of Prishtina. She is kind and passionate when it comes to working with kids. Her experience working with kids began when she worked as a Montessori caregiver for 3 years for an international family. She has also participated in various internships in private and public sectors for kindergarten, in Prishtina. Her favorite learning quote is, “The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.’ “Maria Montessori
Gentiana Bicaj has been working as an English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher for more than six years now. She has joined the American School of Kosova in 2020, working with students from the 1st to the 5th grade. She has earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature, as well as a Master’s in Philological Sciences, specifically English Linguistics. Her teaching philosophy focuses on students’ motivation, since she strongly believes that learning happens the most when students are intrinsically motivated. Hence, she strives to create engaging and authentic lessons, adequate for each student’s needs. Her teaching methodology is inspired by Alfred Mercier’s quote: “What we learn with pleasure, we never forget”.
Albulena Lahi has been a teacher of Albanian Literature at ASK since 2020. She has completed her high school education at the Niko Nestor General Gymnasium, along with her Bachelor’s and Mater’s Degree at the University of Prishtina in Albanian Literature. In addition to her daily job, she writes poetry and deals with editing scientific writings. She has worked before as an Albanian language teacher, has held training as an Administrative Assistant where she is even certified in. Her favorite quote is, “Good friends, good books and a clear conscience: this is the ideal life.”
Vesa Nimani has been part of the ASK family for 6 years now. She used to work as our school Librarian for 5 years where she guided our students to our learning materials and supportive literature in every subject. She is passionate about teaching and she currently is a Preschool Teacher where she expresses the love, care a teacher can to our youngest students. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and Political Science from the South East European University. Vesa also has been in different educational trainings where she received several certificates such as:
International Association of School Librarianship 47th annual conference Istanbul 6-11 May 2018; Kosovo Learning Summit “Evolving Learners” 2018 Organized by ASK; Kosovo Learning Summit “Engaging Learners” 2016 Organized by ASK; Kosovo Learning Summit “Learning Together” 2019 Organized by ASK; There are a lot of quotes about education but her favorite one is, ”The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you” – B. B. King.
Rrona Prekazi has been with ASK for almost a year. She is a 1st Grade Teacher in Elementary School. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Language Teaching. She enjoys
working with children and loves creating friendly relationship with them. She has been in lots of different trainings and webinars in the past years and has various certificates in Teaching English to young learners; Incorporating technology in 21st century education. Her favorite learning quote is, “Teaching children is an accomplishment; getting children excited about learning is an achievement.”
Yllza Pista has been an Albanian Language Teacher at the American School of Kosova, since 2014. Previously, Ms. Pista served as a lecturer of Albanian Language at ‘Xhelal Hajda – Toni’ High School, as well as in the Education Center, in Rahovec. Yllza graduated from the University of Prishtina in Philological Faculty for Albanian Literature, also she has a Master’s degree in Albanian Language and Literature. In addition, she has published some research articles and her first compilation of poems “Ditto”.
Yllza’s passions consist of reading, writing and art as a general concept. She deals with literary writings, writes poetry and poetic prose which she plans to publish soon. Her first work “Ditto” is a collection of poems on love, life and the feeling of deep spiritual knowledge. During her free time she uses her time working on her passions, such as writing, painting and recently she has found another passion, pottery. Her passion for the beauty of arts that impacts the life of so many others is represented by Yllza through different influential ideas, which she conveys to her students.
Gjeneza M. Doli has been with ASK for 3 years. She teaches Middle School Social Studies. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Master’s Degree in Advanced International and European Studies in France. She developed the understanding that what is most important in education is knowing and valuing each and every student. She is passionate about making children’s education a positive experience
and is so grateful to have a place such as ASK that helps make that possible. Her favorite learning quote is, “If you don’t like something, change it! If you can’t change it, change your attitude!”
Valmira Qoku Behluli, has been part of ASK for six years now. She has always been our Teacher Assistant in Preschool which she enjoys so much. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the Faculty of Education in the Primary Program. She has also attended several Preschool training programs such as Kosovo Learning Summit etc. Her favorite quote about education is, “Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” (Confucius).
Teuta Xharra has been with ASK for 15 years and teaches Fine Arts to Elementary and Middle School. She was born in Gjakova and took an interest on art at an early age. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and a Master’s degree in Advertising Graphics. She enjoys music and dancing, and she hopes that she will get the chance to share her knowledge with her students. Her favorite learning quote is, “Never stop learning, because
life never stops teaching.”
