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Drita Syla

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Drita Syla has been a teacher at ASK for 2 years. She joined the ASK community as a High School Social Studies teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences and a Master’s degree in European Integration and Public Administration. Ms. Drita became interested in teaching during her previous work where she had the chance to work with students and assist them to win scholarships and study in U.S. universities. Ms. Drita has been involved in several projects and training. She has successfully completed the training “Preparation for Standardized Tests TOEFL & SAT ENGLISH”. In addition, she has been appointed and accredited by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology as one of the trainers for the program “Advising to Study in the USA with scholarships”. She was certified as a “Company Trainer” and “Instructor in the Workplace” by GIZ German cooperation. Her favorite learning quote is, “Can there be education without passion?”.

Bjonda Alija Bajqinovci

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Bjonda Alija Bajqinovci has been a teacher at ASK for 5 years. She teaches Computer Science for Middle school as well as for High School. She also teaches AP Computer Science Principles.
She has a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering and she is almost at the end of her Master’s studies.
She has also attended lots of different teaching training during the past 5 years and has been certified as an “SAT Math Teacher” by the American Advising Center. Lastly, she got a CCNA certification. Her favorite quote is, “Computers are going to be a big part of our future…and the future is yours to shape.”

Ahmet Ajdini

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Ahmet Ajdini was born in Prizren, Kosovo. He lived in the US from 1999-2006 and once he returned to Prishtina, he attended the University of Prishtina and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Sciences at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports. He has also successfully completed a Master’s degree in Physical Education and Sports. Ahmet also completed a training in Critical Thinking and Writing organized by MASHT. He loves playing sports especially soccer.
Ahmet has been an educator for 6 years at ASK, and he is currently a High School Teacher of Physical Education and Health.
His favorite learning quote is, “Only those who can see the invisible, can do the impossible”. – Albert Einstein

Aida ZĂ«ra

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Aida ZĂ«ra has been our high-school science teacher for the past 3 years. She graduated from the University of Tirana in 2012, with a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry and a Master’s in Teaching. After graduation, she worked in some of the most prestigious schools in Albania, until she moved to Prishtina and joined our team. She is very dedicated and passionate about her work, always challenging herself and her students with innovative methods of the highest standards. She likes traveling, hiking, and reading. She also heads the photography club, with some very impressive results so far. Aida has also attended several professional training, such as “Kosovo Learning Summit”, “SAT Math” from the “American Advising Center”, “Green Package” from the Regional Environment Center in Albania, etc. I don’t tell people “You’re ok the way that you are.” That’s not the right story. The right story is, “You’re way less than you could be.” This is one of the philosophical pillars that support Aida’s strive for knowledge and improvement in life.

Albina Ramadani

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Albina Ramadani has been a teacher at ASK for 6 years. She teaches Middle School English Language Arts. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature, and a Master’s degree in Linguistics. She enjoys reading and playing volleyball. She is committed to her professional development and has attended multiple training in the past 6 years including “Enhancing Critical Thinking in the English Classroom” and “Maximizing Learning Through Project-Based Learning”. Her favorite learning quote is, “Learning never exhausts the mind.”

Almenda Gashi Terziu

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Almenda Gashi Terziu, has been working as the Physics/AP Physics 1 and Math 11/Advanced Junior Math 10-11 teacher at ASK for 4 years. Ms. Gashi Terziu holds 3 Bachelor’s degrees in Physics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Professor of Physics 4 year program and a Master’s degree in General Physics. She has been a speaker on the 3rd International Conference of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, International Congress on Natural Health Sciences and Technology, NM. She holds many certifications such as SAT Math trainee Certificate, Certificate in the 1st Content and Language Integrated Learning Conference, Al, Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of outstanding contribution to the MACPRO as a member of the evaluation committee etc. Her favorite learning quote is, “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think”.

Arjeta Berisha

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Arjeta Berisha Mehmeti joined ASK in September, 2020. She is a second grade teacher in Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. She is passionate at teaching and she has taught in two different schools in London. She has been in lots of different training related to teaching and she is certified in most of them. She has a college degree in Caring for Children Stage 1 and a diploma in Interior Design. Her favorite quote is “A teacher takes a Hand, opens a Mind and touches a Heart”.

Arlinda Spahiu

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Arlinda’s learning environment promotes fun, growth, and a sense of family. She holds a Master’s Degree in Linguistics from the University of Prishtina (2017) and a Bachelor’s Degree in The Methodology of Teaching from the University of Prishtina (2011). She joined ASK in 2016. Since then, she has taught in various classroom settings including co-teaching with international teachers and different grade levels. Prior to ASK she worked as a teacher at ” The Cambridge School ”.
She firmly believes that student success is created through meaningful relationships.

Azize Trepca Dreshaj

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Azize Trepça Dreshaj has been a part of the ASK community for two years now, where she teaches Albanian to elementary students. She is a military wife and mother of three children who also attend ASK. Azize graduated from the University of Pristina with her Bachelor’s degree in Albanian Language and Literature. She earned certifications and gained experience volunteering in schools during her two years in the USA. Azize enjoys working with children and watching them learn with passion about their language and culture. Azize loves reading and spending time with her extended family.