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Fellow Biographies - University of Nebraska Lincoln

Cohort 1 - Summer 2007

Marine Asatryan, English Teacher
School #4
Dilijan, Armenia
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Asatryan graduated with a bachelor’s in English and German from the Tashkent Pedagogical Institute in 1999. She has been a teacher at School #4 since 1994. Ms. Asatryan has also participated in several teacher training workshops. She is particularly interested in all administrative aspects of how an American school operates, including disciplinary possibilities for students.

Susanna Hakobyan, English Teacher
Lord Byron School #20
Gyumri, Armenia
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Hakobyan graduated with a bachelor’s in English in 1985 from the Institute of Foreign Languages in Yerevan. She has been a teacher at the Lord Byron School for eighteen years. Ms. Hakobyan has also participated in several teacher training conferences. She would like to gain more experience with the use of computers in the classroom.

Mariam Karapetyan, English Teacher
School #122
Yerevan, Armenia
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Karapetyan graduated with a bachelor’s in English and German in 1984 from Armenia State Pedagogical University.  She has been a teacher at School #122 since 1999 and also serves as the head of the teachers’ methodological union. Ms. Karapetyan has also participated in several teacher training projects.  She is very interested in learning more about American teaching methodologies.

Aleksandr Shagafyan, English Teacher
Jiliza Secondary School
Jiliza, Armenia
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mr. Shagafyan graduated with a bachelor’s in foreign languages in 2002 from Vanadzor State Teachers’ Training Institute.  He is continuing his education at Tbilisi State University Center for Social Sciences, where he expects to earn a master’s in 2007. Mr. Shagafyan has been a teacher at Jiliza Secondary School since 2001.  He has also organized summer camps for students. He is particularly interested in increasing the participation of parents in their children’s education.

Sevinge Afandi, English Teacher/Teacher Trainer
School #4
Gakh, Azerbaijan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Afandi graduated from the Azerbaijan State Language University in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree.  She has been a teacher at School #4 since 1997.  Ms. Afandi has also participated in teacher development and training workshops. She would like to gain more experience using computers and sharing this knowledge with teachers in the Gakh region.

Sadagat Ahmadova, English Teacher
School #1
Ujar, Azerbaijan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Ahmadova graduated from the Azerbaijan State University of Languages in 1979 with a bachelor’s in English. She has also earned additional English teaching certificates. Ms. Ahmadova has been an English teacher at School #1 for fourteen years and also works as a teacher for British Petroleum.  She has also participated in many trainings and seminars. She would like to share her experience with her students and colleagues.

Adalat Musayeva, Teacher/Teacher Trainer
School #10 Named After R. Afandiyev
Shaki, Azerbaijan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Musayeva graduated from the Azerbaijan State Language University in 1979.  She has been a teacher and a teacher trainer for many years in Shaki. She also serves as the Chairperson of the Teacher’s Association in Shaki. Ms. Musayeva also won the award for “Teacher of the Year” from the Ministry of Education.  She would like to learn more about incorporating civics into her lessons.

Maka Jinjolia, English Teacher and Department Chair
School #6
Poti, Georgia
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Jinjolia graduated with a bachelor’s in 2002 from the Department of Foreign Languages at Vekua University of Sokhumi. She has been a teacher since 2004 at School #6.  Ms. Jinjolia has also been very active with civic organizations such as IRC, the Charity Humanitarian Center, and the Solidarity Union. She would like to use her experience in American schools to conduct trainings for teachers and to establish a youth club that will use the internet as a link between students from Georgia and Abkhazia.

Durmishkhan Shavishvili, English Teacher
Vaio Public School
Village Vaio, Georgia
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mr. Shavishvili graduated with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering in 1994 from Penza Technical University in Penza, Russia.  In addition to his teaching duties at the Vaio Public School, he serves as chairperson of the community organization “Vaio” and as chairperson of the school board. He also attended a summer institute for teachers at Indiana University.  Mr. Shavishvili is interested in working closely with American teachers who are specialists in their field.

Marianna Tatarashvili, English Teacher
School #37
Tbilisi, Georgia
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Tatarashvili graduated with a bachelor’s from the English Language Department at the Tbilisi State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages in 1980.  She has been a teacher at School #37 since 1988 and is now the head of the English department. She has also participated in many teacher conferences sponsored by American Councils. Ms. Tatarashvili would like to gain more firsthand knowledge of American customs and holidays that she would use in her lessons and at teacher workshops.

Marina Terterovi, English Teacher
School #8
Gori, Georgia
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Terterovi graduated in 1984 with a bachelor’s in English and French from the Chavchavadze Institute of Foreign Languages. She has been a teacher at School #8 since 1997 and a teacher at Tskhinvali State University since 2000.  Ms. Terterovi has also participated in numerous conferences and summer teacher institutes. She would like use her experience in American schools to integrate lessons on American Studies into her courses.

Siumkan Djumaeva, English Teacher
School #2 named after Kakysh Ryskulova
Kant, Kyrgyzstan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Djumaeva graduated with a bachelor’s in 1984 from Kyrgyz State University. She has been an English teacher at School #2 since 1984.  Ms. Djumaeva is a member of the language teachers association “Forum” and has participated in several teacher training conferences.  She would like to share her experience in American schools with her colleagues through seminars and training sessions.

Myramkan Ergeshova, English Teacher
Kyrchan Jakypov Boarding School Gymnasium
Kara-Su, Kyrgyzstan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Ergeshova graduated with a bachelor’s in foreign languages in 1983 from Kyrgyz State University.  She has been a teacher at the gymnasium since 2000 and has also conducted several teacher training sessions.  Ms. Ergeshova plans to conduct teacher training sessions for her colleagues based on her experience in American schools.

Gulgaky Osmonkulova, English Teacher
Talas Lyceum Complex
Talas, Kyrgyzstan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Osmonkulova graduated from the English Language department of the Kyrgyz State University in 1980. She has taught grades 6, 10, and 11 at the Talas Lyceum for five years. Ms. Osmonkulova is also a volunteer at the “Women’s Crisis Centre,” where she has lectured on gender issues. She has been a mentor for young English teachers, and also a co-teacher of English at a Medical School. Ms. Osmonkulova hopes to learn new teaching methodologies and give high quality seminars after her visit to the United States, not only for teachers of English, but for all the humanities teachers at her school.

Gulelek Atakova, English Teacher
School #1
Sakar, Turkmenistan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Atakova graduated with a bachelor’s in elementary English in 1998 from the Teachers Training School in Kerki. She continued her studies at the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages where she earned a bachelor’s in English in 2006. She has been a teacher at School #1 for three years. Ms. Atakova has also participated in several English language camps. She is particularly interested in learning more about the use of visual aids, including computers, in the classroom.

Begench Hummedov, English Teacher
School #3
Babadayhan, Turkmenistan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mr. Hummedov graduated with a bachelor’s in philology in 1992 from Cherkasy State Pedagogical State Institute in Ukraine. He just recently became a teacher at School #3. Mr. Hummedov also serves as a language trainer for U.S. Peace Corps volunteers.  He is particularly interested in sharing his experience in the U.S. by conducting workshops and trainings for his colleagues.

Serdar Jorayev English Teacher
School #30
Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mr. Jorayev graduated with a bachelor’s in history and English in 1996 from Turkmen State Teachers Training Institute.  He also received certificates from two teachers’ conferences. Mr. Jorayev has been a teacher at School #30 since 1996 and has also participated in several teacher training workshops. He would like to gain more experience with using technology as a teaching tool.

Begli Kuliyev, English Teacher
School #9
Kaka, Turkmenistan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mr. Kuliyev graduated with a bachelor’s in English in 2002 from Turkmen State University.  He just recently became a teacher at School #9. Mr. Kuliyev has also participated in several teacher training sessions.  He is particularly interested in learning more about the use of technology in the classroom.

Anjela Nazarova, English Teacher
School #1
Tejen, Turkmenistan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Nazarova graduated with a bachelor’s in English in 1996 from Turkmen National Institute of World Languages. She recently became a teacher at School #1. Ms. Nazarova has also participated in an English camp for teachers and other teacher trainings. She would like to share her experience in American schools by opening a teacher’s center that will serve as a training site for teaching methods.

Arslan Saparov, English Teacher
Turkmen-Turkish School
Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mr. Saparov graduated from the department of English languages and literature in the International Turkmen Turkish University in Ashgabat in July 2001. He has been teaching grades six and eight at the Turkmen-Turkish school for five years. Each year he participates in methodology and training seminars organized by the general directorship of Turkmen-Turkish schools. Mr. Saparov, along with other English teachers, has organized an annual language festival at his school. Mr. Saparov believes that in our changing world, the best teacher is the one who is aware of new developments in his field. While in America, he would like to learn new educational techniques and share problems and experiences with native speakers. After completing the program, Mr. Saparov hopes to organize a club for pupils to learn about American culture and history.

Svetlana Saribekova, English Teacher
A.S. Pushkin Turkmen-Russian School
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Saribekova graduated with a bachelor’s in foreign languages in 1978 from Turkmen State University. She has been a teacher at the Pushkin School since 2006. Ms. Saribekova has also published several articles on teaching methods.  She is particularly interested in learning more about the use of visual aids, including computers, in the classroom

Gulbahar Shaliyeva, English Teacher
School #34
Serdar, Turkmenistan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Shaliyeva graduated with a bachelor’s in Romance and German languages in 1998 from the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages. She has been a teacher at School #34 since 1998 where she also serves as a teacher trainer.  Ms. Shaliyeva has also participated in several teacher training seminars. She would like to share her experience in the U.S. with her colleagues by conducting teacher training sessions.

Rita Titova, English Teacher
School #17
Balkanabat, Turkmenistan
U.S. Host University: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ms. Titova graduated with a bachelor’s in foreign languages in 1984 from Ashgabat State University.  She has been a teacher at School #17 for twenty-two years.  Ms. Titova is a methodologist and has collaborated extensively with U.S. Peace Corps volunteer teachers in Turkmenistan. She would like to use her experience in American schools to encourage more independent expression in her classroom.

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