Our Teachers
Mësuesit e Shkollës Besa
Blerina Omari
Director
Blerina Omari serves as the director of the Albanian school in Boston, where she has been engaged in various capacities, initially as a teacher and coordinator/director, since its inception. Blerina has pursued both undergraduate and postgraduate education in financial mathematics and teaching. Presently, Blerina specializes in Healthcare Economics focusing particularly on health plans. Residing in Boston since 1992, her commitment to supporting the community and fostering the transmission of Albanian language knowledge to the next generation are pivotal motivations driving her involvement in the school.
Bashkim Braho
Bashkimi Dance
Professor Bashkim Braho danced professionally at the Theater of Opera and Ballet in Tirana, Albania, for twenty-six years. In addition, he worked as a dance instructor/choreographer at Jordan Misja, the premier dance school in Albania. Once he moved to Boston, he established Bashkimi Dance, which has now been in existence for over 20 years. He is now the artistic director of Bashkimi Dance.
Valbona Nikolla
Teacher in Quincy
Valbona earned her Bachelor’s degree in Literature and Albanian Language at the University of Eqerem Çabej in Gjirokaster. She served as a teacher in Tirana for several years. She has also worked as a literary editor. Currently she serves as a paraeducator in Quincy Public Schools. She has been teaching the Albanian language at the Albanian school ‘Besa’ in Quincy since September 2022.
Irma Hasko Fani
Teacher in Quincy
Irma was born in Elbasan, Albania. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in History and Geography and in Social studies. She has over 7 years of teaching experience in Albania. She also possesses hotel management experience of over 3 years. She has been teaching at the Albanian school ‘Besa’ in Quincy since September of 2023.
Athinta Krushova
Teacher in Quincy
Athinta was born in Korca and moved to Massachusetts in 2016. She graduated from the University of Fan Noli as a teacher of Philosophy and Sociology in 2008 and received her Master of Science Degree in Philosophy of Education in 2012. She was a teacher for 2 years in Albania also working for the Regional Directory of Culture in Korce as a coordinator on how to preserve intangible cultural heritage and transmit it to the younger generation. Athinta has been teaching at the Albanian school ‘Besa’ in Quincy since September 2023.
Mimoza Mustafa
Teacher in Salem
Mimoza was born in Fier, Albania. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Eqerem Çabej in Gjirokaster. She moved to Massachusetts over 26 years ago. She has passionately taught the Albanian language in the Albanian School ‘Besa’ since 2018. For the past 10 years, Mimoza is a licensed daycare provider.
Eni Xheli
Teacher in Salem
Eni has worked with great dedication as a teacher of the Albanian Language for "Besa" school since September 2023. In her professional life, she works at an insurance agency. Originally from Tirana, Eni moved to Massachusetts almost two years ago with her family.
Valioda Cacollari
Teacher in Worcester
Valioda holds a Bachelor's Degree in Albanian Language and Literature, complemented by a Master of Science in Teaching Albanian Language and Literature, both earned from the esteemed University of Vlore "Ismail Qemali". Her professional journey has led her to specialize in working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, assuming the role of a dedicated Behavioral Therapist. In this capacity, she meticulously crafts materials tailored to suit the needs of social groups and adeptly leads a pre-teen cohort with autism spectrum disorder. Her commitment extends further as she proudly serves as a teacher at the Albanian School, Worcester, where she infuses her work with genuine love and unwavering passion. Moreover, she is honored to have been involved with Mass Besa since the inception of the Albanian school “Besa’ in Worcester, contributing to its growth and development with enthusiasm and dedication.
Eriselda Metiu
Teacher in Worcester
Eriselda received her Bachelor’s in Elementary School Education in Albania in 2010. She also earned her Master in Administration in Education in Albania. Eriselda has worked as a teacher for 4 years in Albania. She has worked at Worcester Public Schools since 2016. For the past 7 years she has worked at Tatnuck Magnet School. Eriselda has been teaching at the Albanian School “Besa” in Worcester since September of 2023. It’s her pleasure to work with students!
