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Ardita Berisha

Academics
Biology Teacher

For the past five years, Ardita has emerged into a prominent teacher at ASK. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the Faculty of Natural Science, University of Prishtina, and she is currently pursuing her specialization in teaching Biology at the Faculty of Education, Prishtina. Her endeavor to passionately, ...

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Mjellma Piperku

Academics
Middle School Math Teacher

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 ...

Valon Gashi

Academics
Elementary P.E teacher (K4-5)

Valon Gashi has been with ASK for nine years as a Health and PE teacher. He has studied and finished his Master's Degree at the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Prishtina. He was a representative of the Kosovo Football Team U18 in Denmark, and has also played ...

Linda Gorci

Academics
K4 Teacher Assistant

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 ...

Zoge Shala

Academics
Counselor / Psychology Teacher

Zoge Shala is the school Counselor/Psychologist and Teacher of Psychology/Sociology at American School of Kosovo. She has attended the University of Pristina where she studied History, later on to continue at the University of Tetovo in Macedonia from where she got her Master's Degree in the field of ...

Nora Hafizademi

Academics
Learning Specialist

Nora Hafizademi has been with ASK going on 4 years. She is the Learning Specialist for the ASK Elementary, Middle and High Schools. She has a bachelor’s degree In Community Health and Human Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education EC-12 grades. She is the loving mother of ...

Shpresa Mushica Hana

Student Services
CGC High School Coordinator

Shpresa has a Bachelor Degree from Prishtina University in Pedagogy and a Master degree in Educational Management Administration & Leadership in AAB. She lived in London for ten years where she attended Carlton College and Middlesex Itec College. She was also part of the Camden College of English Language. She joined ...

Mirlinda Shehu

Librarian

Mirlinda has a managerial and administrative responsibility in library; she is involved in the coordination of the students’ library operations and the customer community services. Mirlinda, holds a University Degree and Master Degree of English Language and Linguistics, from State University of Tetova (North Macedonia). Prior to her current role, ...

Gentiana Bicaj

Academics
ESL Teacher

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 ...

Elfete Gashi

Academics
Physical Education Teacher CAS Coordinator

Elfete Gashi has been with ASK for nine years as a Health and PE teacher, and for two years as the Athletic Director. She has studied and mastered in the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Prishtina. She loves sports and is thrilled to teach her students about ...

Kadrije Berisha

Academics
Albanian Teacher

I was born in the municipality of Ferizaj, where I also finished high school in this city. I am a graduate of the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Philology, branch: Albanian Language and Literature. I also completed my Master studies with the topic: System of Teaching and Learning Strategies. I ...

Albulena Lahi

Academics
Albanian Language/ Albanian History/Gr 5 Albanian Language Teacher

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 ...

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Feride Rusinovci

Academics
Administrative Assistant to the Head of School

As the Administrative Assistant to the Head of School, Feride ensures a smooth running of our school’s administration department by drafting and revising documents, handling the head's correspondence, internal and external communication, preparing and editing the parent/student handbook, and translating from English to Albanian in writing or verbally. ...

Suela Alija

Finance Department
Finance Officer

Suela Alija has been working as a Finance Officer at the American School of Kosova since 2017. Suela is responsible for managing collection of receivables; recording and extracting required data; supporting in the preparation of budgets; processing invoices; providing customer service to clients. Suela also supports the Finance Manager with all ...

Granit Berisha

Leadership
Managing Director

Vesa Rexha Nimani

Academics
Preschool Teacher

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 ...

Gresa Mustafa

Academics
Teacher Assistant

Gresa Mustafa has been part of the ASK team for seven months now. She has a Bachelor's degree in English Studies and a Master's degree in Linguistics. Her interests include early childhood education and students with special needs. In relation to that, she has also worked one full year with ...

Rrona Prekazi

Academics
Grade 1 Teacher

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 ...

Yllza Pista

Academics
Albanian Language and Literature Teacher

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 ...

Vlera Jashari

Academics
Grade 1 Teacher

Vlera Jashari joined ASK as a K4-K5 teacher in September of 2018, and she is currently working as a first grade teacher. Prior to ASK, she was an intern in various schools in Europe, “SWISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL”, Germany;  “MS Materidouska”, Czech Republic etc. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early ...

Valmira Qoku Behluli

Academics
Teacher Assistant

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 ...

Teuta Xharra

Academics
Art Teacher (Grades 3-8)

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 ...

Mariklena Niço

Academics
Albanian Language and Literature Teacher

Mariklena Niço was born in Korça, Albania. She began her teaching career in 2001. Since then, she has taught Albanian Language and Literature in various high schools in Korça: F.S. Noli High School, Faik Konica-Foreign Language High School, Raqi Qirinxhi High School. Mariklena has been an Albanian ...

Ujkane Hana Beshiri

Academics
Grade 4A + MAP Coordinator

A quality assurance specialist and an accomplished educational leader with 20 years experience in teaching, designing and implementing international curricula. Ms. Ujkane joined ASK in 2016 as an Elementary Teacher, and has been part of the Academic Leadership Team 2017-2019 representing Upper Elementary School. Since 2019 she has been leading the MAP Committee ...

Vala Sylejmani

Academics
Albanian History/Art Teacher

Vala Sylejmani, joined the ASK team in 2015 as an Albanian History Teacher. She was born and raised in Prishtina. Her educational background includes a MA in Early Modern Ottoman History from the ``Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts`` in Istanbul, a Bachelor's degree of History from the ``Hasan Prishtina`` University ...

Fexhrije Sela

Academic Leadership Team Academics Early Childhood Education Principal

Ms. Fexhrije Sela's journey in education began over 30 years ago in the United States. After completing her studies in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology at Kingsborough Community College & Brooklyn College, she embarked on her professional career. She started at Chick Peas Preschool School in Brooklyn, New York, ...

Jeta Jusufi

Student Services
Elementary School Coordinator (PreK- Grade 8)

Jeta Jusufi Xhelili has been working at American School of Kosova for 10 years as PreK- Grade 8 School Coordinator. Mrs. Jeta holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a Master’s degree in Political Science. She has been a scholarship holder in Belgium for her Bachelor studies. Among numerous training ...

Ardian Hoxha

Leadership
Superintendent

Ardian is the Superintendent of the American School of Kosova. He is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor with experience in jewelry, education, entertainment, media, food industry, and telecommunications. He holds an Executive MBA degree from the IEDC – Bled School of Management (2009), and was awarded the “UNICREDIT Alumni Achievement Award” ...

Ilirjana Morina

Academic Leadership Team
High School Principal

Ilirjana Imami Morina has over 24 years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Prishtina, and has finished her Master's degree in Teaching and Curriculum. She has also participated in different professional development training such as the training of the Critical Thinking in ...

Fjolle Ajeti

Academics
HS English Teacher

Fjolle Ajeti has been with the American School of Kosova for 2 years. She is the High School English Teacher at ASK, teaching 11 and 12 graders. Fjolle has a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature and is finishing a Master's degree in English as well. Prior to joining ASK, Fjolle worked ...

Rona Preniqi

Admissions Department
Admissions Officer

Rona Preniqi is an Admissions Officer at the American School of Kosova. Her responsibilities include supporting the Admissions Office in daily activities, assisting parents with information, representing the school in different conferences, completing the necessary processes and protocols for new and existing students. Rona Preniqi has a wide range of ...

Liza Ajdini

Human Resources Department
Human Resources Generalist

Liza Ajdini is a Human Resources Generalist at the American School of Kosova, bringing more than 3 years of diverse human resources and payroll experience to the team. Her areas of subject matter expertise include employee relations, HR compliance, recruitment and benefits administration.

Khin Chawsu Winmaung

Elementary Librarian

As an Elementary Librarian, Khin provides a range of teaching and learning resources and e-resources that the students and teachers can have equal access to. She leads the digital transformation in education ay ASK, maintains close relationship with the school ICT team, liaises and collaborates with teaching staff and external ...

Denis Didikovic

Human Resources Department
Senior Human Resources Manager

As a Senior Human Resources Manager, Denis leads all Human Resources activities at the American School of Kosova. He is responsible for talent power planning, recruitment of international and local staff, developing performance management systems, employee welfare programs, identifying training needs, and conducting training. He brings over 8 years of experience ...

Ardiana Krasniqi

Finance Department
Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager, Ardiana leads all Finance actives at the American School of Kosova. She is responsible for managing financial teams, allocating budget, completing financial reports and statements, and conducting financial forecasts, and many more. She is an effective communicator with great time management skills and well-developed analytical abilities. ...

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Blendrit Ruhani

IT Department
IT Help Desk

Blendrit Ruhani is an IT Officer and has been a part of the American School of Kosovo since 2011. He was a participant in the certification group of American School of Kosova ISO 9001 standards. He is responsible for designing and configuring ASK internal network infrastructure from scratch.

Anita Mehmeti

Admissions Department
Admissions Manager

Anita Mehmeti has been the Admissions Manager at the American School of Kosova since 2019. She is responsible for overseeing the process of the enrollment of new students in the school; overseeing the admissions office; the creation of the admissions department budget, including admissions and marketing materials, mailings, and publications. She ...

Zejnije Mehmeti

Operations Department
Kitchen Assistant

Xhylie Mustafa

Operations Department
Kitchen Assistant

Vildane Pllana

Cleaning and Driver

Valbona Rexha

Operations Department
Kitchen Assistant

Uran Gashi

Operations Department
Operations Deputy Manager

Tefik Leskovci

Operations Department
Driver

Shukrije Lutfiu

Operations Department
Cleaning

Shkurte Bllacaku

Operations Department
Cleaning Supervisor

Sead Mehmeti

Operations Department
Driver

Safete Hasani

Operations Department
Cleaning

Nazmije Haxha

Operations Department
Cleaning

Naser Qoku

Operations Department
Driver

Mevlude Rama

Operations Department
Cleaning

Maliqe Gashi

Operations Department
Cleaning Supervisor

Majlinda Çitaku

Operations Department
Operations Assistant

Majlinda Çitaku was born and raised in Prishtina, Kosova. She is described by others as a very positive and friendly person! She loves sports, art and traveling. Majlida has worked for different top companies including BL Harbert International, Emirates Airlines, Eurokoha Kosova Airlines etc. She speaks the Albanian language, English, ...

Lumnije Berisha

Operations Department
Kitchen Assistant

Lum Gashi

Operations Department

Lum has been working at the American School of Kosova since 2016/17. As an Operations Manager, Lum leads all Operations activities at the American School of Kosova, including transportation, food, maintenance, logistic etc. Born in 1986 in Prishtina - Kosova, Lum graduated from the University of Prishtina with a Bachelor's degree in ...

Lulzim Celaj

Operations Department
Security

Lulzim Azemi

Operations Department
Driver

Ilmije Humolli

Operations Department
Kitchen Assistant

Idriz Borovci

Operations Department
Security

Ibadete Osmani

Operations Department
Kitchen Assistant

Hana Grajqevci

Operations Department
Kitchen Assistant

Fidan Kelmendi

Operations Department
Deputy Operations Manager

As an Operations Deputy Manager, Cleaning Department Manager, Purchase Officer, Warehouse Manager, Fidan supervises and organizes school’s events in technical aspects. He manages the efficient operation of the security alarm system, intercom and school bells system; manages the ticketing system for all teacher/staff requests for supplies. Fidan's work ...

Fazli Rama

Operations Department
Maintenance and Driver

Fatime Bllaca

Operations Department
Cleaning

Donika Pestisha

Operations Department
Cleaning

Burim Klinaku

Operations Department
Maintenance and Driver

Brikena Bllaca

Operations Department
Cleaning

Besim Ahmeti

Operations Department
Maintenance and Driver

Arife Vatofci

Operations Department
Cleaning

Ajete Mehani

Operations Department
Cleaning

Albina Ramadani

Academics
MSH English Language Arts Teacher

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, baking, and playing volleyball. She is committed to her professional development and has attended ...

Aferdita Murseli

Operations Department
Cleaning

Abide Grajqevci

Operations Department
Kitchen Assistant

Denita Dreshaj

Academics
AP Calculus AB and High School Mathematics Teacher

Denita Dreshaj has been with ASK for a year now. She started working here as a Substitute Math teacher and now she teaches AP Calculus AB and High School Mathematics. She is studying at the University of Pristina, the department of General Mathematics. She loves teaching math, and has taught ...

Merita Ajdini

Academic Leadership Team
Elementary and Middle School Principal

Merita Ajdini is the Elementary/Middle School Principal at the American School of Kosova. She has been an educator for 16 years. She was born, raised, and lived in Kosova until 1999. Then, she moved to the US until 2006. Merita holds a BA in Mathematics-Natural Science Section of Chemistry from the University ...

Fjolla Kadiu

Academics
Music Teacher

Fjolla Kadiu joined ASK in October, 2020. She teaches Music through all levels, starting from 3rd graders. She has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Pedagogy of General Music. Her passion is reading and painting. She has been in lots of training in the past 10 years and has various certificates including, "...

Esma Salihu

Academics
HS Chemistry and General Science Teacher

Esma Salihu joined the American School of Kosova as a Chemistry and General Science teacher in 2019. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Prishtina. She is currently in the ...

Sihana Salihu Bektashi

Academics
HS English/ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher

Sihana Salihu Bektashi has been a High School English/ESL Teacher at the American School of Kosova, since March 2018. Prior to joining ASK, she worked as an English Teacher at different English Language Schools, such as the English Language Center and The Cambridge School. She also served as an English/...

Shpresa Perteshani Ibrahimi

Academics
HS Italian Language Teacher

Shpresa Ibrahimi has been a teacher at ASK for two years now. She teaches High School Italian. She has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Psychology and she has always been passionate about Psychology and Italian. Throughout her 22 years of work, she has always intertwined successfully these two fields. She ...

Shkendije Thaqi Kadrija

Academics
Grade 2 Teacher

Shkendije Thaqi Kadrija joined ASK as a Grade 2 Teacher back in 2018. Prior to ASK, she worked as an English Teacher at a Language School in Prishtine. Mrs. Thaqi Kadrija has worked with different age groups and different language levels (A1-C1). She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and ...

Ionela Hysenaj

Academics
AP Comparative Government and Politics Teacher HS Geography

Ionela Hysenaj has been teaching at ASK for 12 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Geography and a Master's degree in Population Studies. Ionela teaches Geography, Global Perspectives, AP World History, and AP Comparative Government and Politics in high school. She is a passionate reader and has published an article ...

Flaka Jonuzi

Academics
Drama Teacher

Flaka is an accomplished teaching professional with 6 years of work experience in teaching English as a second language. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Prishtina and she has been awarded with a scholarship in a world class university - University of Sheffield, ...

Fjolla Gashi

Academics
Teacher Assistant - K5

Fjolla Gashi has been with ASK for two years as a Teaching Assistant. She has studied English Language and Literature at the University of Prishtina. Fjolla is currently finishing her Master's studies in Linguistics at the Faculty of Philology. She is an avid reader and aspires to be a writer ...

Drita Syla

Academics
World History/US History Teacher

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 ...

Dea Grajqevci

Academics
Kindergarten Teacher

Dea Grajqevci is a Kindergarten Teacher at the American School of Kosova and has been working here as a teacher for 3 years now. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and holds many certificates and awards in the performing arts. She worked as an after-school teacher at the American ...

Bjonda Alija Bajqinovci

Academics
AP Computer Science/IT Teacher

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 ...

Ahmet Ajdini

Academics
Physical Education Teacher

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 ...

Aida Zëra

Academics
HS Chemistry/General Science Teacher

Aida Zëra 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 ...

Albina Ramadani

Academics
English Teacher

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 ...

Almenda Gashi Terziu

Academics
Physics/Math Teacher

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 ...

Arjeta Berisha

Academics
Grade 1 Teacher

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 ...

Arlinda Spahiu

Academics
Grade 5 Teacher

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 ...

Azize Trepca Dreshaj

Academics
ES Albanian Teacher

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 ...