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Online project with Armenian Schools - Deadline March 26th

SATI is one of four exchange components of Armenia Connectivity 2000, a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.
Participants


      Satik Arzakanyan

School: Gegharkunik/Gavar # 9
School address: Azatutian 5 str., Gavar
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Mari Sargsyan

Autobiography: I was born in 1952, in Yerevan. I got secondary education in school after A. Shirvanzade. After finishing school, I entered Yerevan State Pedagogical Institute after Kh. Abovyan, the faculty of History and Geography. After graduation I was appointed as a History teacher at Gavar Secondary School # 4. I worked as Deputy Director at Gavar Secondary School #9 in 1985. I was appointed as a Principal in the same school in 2002.
I am also involved in social projects and activities. I am a member of Armenian Women's International Association. I am the head of Gavar branch.
      Valya Avetisyan
School: Ararat/Surenavan Secondary school
School address: Dprocakanneri 1str., Ararat
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Andranik Sahakyan

Autobiography: I was born on August 9, in 1958, in Khorvirap village, Ararat region. From 1965 I was attending the local Secondary School, which I finished in 1975. In 1978 I entered State Pedagogical Institute, after Kh. Abovyan, the faculty of Russian and Armenian languages. In 1983 I graduated from the institute with specialization of Russian and Armenian languages and literature teacher.
In the same year I started to work at Surenavan Secondary School as a teacher. In 1998 I was appointed as a Principal of the same school, where I have been working till now.
      Hrant Azarumyan
School: Syunik/Sisian # 2
School address: 14 Shirvanzade Str., Sisian
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Sirun Shnetsunts

Autobiography: I was born on May 9, in 1956, in city Sisian, Sisian region of Armenia. From 1963 to 1974 I went to Sisian Secondary School, after finishing I entered Yerevan State Institute of Physical Training. I was appointed as a teacher in Shaghut Secondary School after the graduation. In 1982 I was appointed as a Deputy Director in the same school. I worked as a principal of "Pioneer House" from 1985 to 1986. From 1988 to 1993 I worked as a Deputy Director at Sisian Knitwear factory. In 1997 I was appointed as a principal of Sisian Art School. In 1998 I was appointed as a Principal of Sisian Secondary School # 2, where I work till now. I am married, with 2 children.
      Lyova Baroyan
School: Lori/Vanadzor # 5
School address: 5 Lazyan Str., Vanadzor
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Seryan Malkhasyan

Autobiography: I was born in Marneul region of Georgia in 1954. In 1969 our family moved to Lori region, Armenia. I finished Vanadzor # 5 Secondary School. After a year of studying in Physics and Math Department of Vanadzor Pedagogical Institute, I continued my studies in the Mechanics and Mathematics department of Yerevan State University. Upon graduating in 1976, I started working "NiiAvtomatika" Scientific Research Institute as an engineer, combining my work experience as a teacher at a secondary school. Since 1979 I have been working at Vanadzor # 5 Secondary School as a teacher of mathematics and since 1989 as a principal.
I am married and have two daughters and a son. My wife works as a physics laboratory assistant at # 8 Secondary School, Vanadzor.
      Melanya Davtyan
School: Armavir/Armavir # 5
School address: 20 Hanrapetutyan Str., School # 5, Armavir
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Anush Shmavonyan

Autobiography: I was born in 1946 in Krasnodar region (Russia). After finishing Secondary School, I moved to Armenia. In 1964 I entered Yerevan State Institute of Foreign languages after V. Brusov, the Department of Philology. I graduated in 1968 and was appointed as a teacher of the Russian languages in Armavir region. Since 1985 I am working as a principal of Armavir School #5.
I am married with 2 children.
      Styopa Hambardzumyan
School: Aragatsotn/Oshakan sec. School
School address: 13 Dprocakanneri, Oshakan
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Vahan Aseyan

Autobiography: I was born in 1935 in Ashtarak, vlg. Oshakan, in a farmer's family. In 1954 I finished Secondary School after M. Mashtots in Oshakan. In the same year I entered Yerevan State Institute of Physical Training, which I graduated in 1958. From 1958 to 1961 I worked as a teacher of Physical Training. From 1961 to 1972 I worked in the Secondary School after N. Sisakyan, in Ashtarak as Deputy Director. In 1968 I graduated from Yerevan State University, Department of Law.
From 1971 to 1975 I worked in the Office of Public Prosecutor as Judge Assistant.
From 1975 to 1980 I worked as Interregional Judge Assistant in Kamo.
From 1980 to 1995 I worked as Ashtarak Regional Court President.
From 1996 to 2000, I worked as Head of Law Department in the Governor's office of Aragatsotn region.
Since 2000 I work as Oshakan Secondary School Principal.
I am married with 4 sons.
      Armen Harutyunyan
School: Vayots Dzor/ Aghavnadzor sec. School
School address: Aghavnadzor Secondary School
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Hrayr Asatryan

Autobiography: My name is Armen Harutyunyan and I was born in Shinahair village, Syunik region, in 1960. I was born and grew up in the family of workers. In 1967 I attended Shinahayr Secondary School, which I finished in 1977. In the same year I entered Yerevan State Pedagogical Institute after Kh. Abovyan and graduated from the Institute receiving a diploma with honors.
In 1981 I was appointed teacher of physics in Aghavnadzor village, Vayodz Dzor region. In 1986 I became the Deputy Director of the same school. In 1993 the Teachers and Parents boards of the school elected me school Principal. Since then I have been holding this position. In 2000 I was awarded a Movses Khorenatsi medal by Robert Kocharyan, RA president, for my long and dedicate work experience.
Since 1995 I have been the President of Vanadzor Principals' Council.
I have a wonderful family.
      Tsovik Mkrtchyan
School: Tavush/Dilidjan #4
School address: 15 Shahumyan Str. School # 4, Dilijan
School website: http://www.ac2k.am/sch/dilijan_sch4/index.htm
Technology Coordinator: Yelena Voskanyan

Autobiography: I was born in 1946 in Dilijan, Armenia.I finished Dilijan school # 1 in 1964. In 1966 I entered Yerevan State Pedagogical Institute, after Kh. Abovyan. In 1971 I graduated from the Institute. In 1976 I entered Vanadzor State Pedagogical Institute, faculty of Armenian Language and Literature. I graduated from the institute with specialization of Armenian Language and Literature teacher. Since then I worked in different schools of Dilijan: at first as elementary school teacher, then as Deputy Director. In 1987 I worked in the Regional Board of Education. Since 1999 I am the principal of Dilijan School # 4. I am community member of Dilijan municipalicy. I am married with 3 children.
      Ruzanna Muradayan
School: Yerevan/Yerevan # 43
School address: 9 Str. Nor-Aresh, building 54, Yerevan
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Ruzanna Harutyunyan

Autobiography: I was born on June 28, in 1963 in Yerevan. In 1980 I finished Yerevan Secondary School # 16 after A. Isahakyan. In 1985 I graduated from Yerevan State Pedagogical Institute, faculty of Physics. From 1958 to 1999 I worked in Secondary School # 16 as a teacher of Physics and Astronomy, later as a Deputy Director. In 1999 I was appointed as a Principal in Yerevan Secondary School # 43 after Gr. Zohrap, where I still work.
Along with working, I am interested also in scientific researches.
I took part in a number of conferences, projects regarding educational reforms.
I am married with 2 daughters.
      Vardan Petrosyan
School: Kotayk/Abovyan # 10
School address: 3-ed district of Abovyan, 5 Mnacakanyan Str.
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Aregnaz Asatryan

Autobiography: I was born in 1946 in Yerevan, in the family of teachers.
As soon as finished 7th grade, I entered Technical School, which I graduated in 1965. In 1965 I entered Yerevan State Pedagogical Institute after KH. Abovyan, Physics Department. I graduated from Yerevan State Pedagogical Institute in 1969 with a specialization of Physics Teacher.
From 1969 to 1970 I was in army.
From 1970 I worked in Abovyan Secondary School # 5 as a teacher.
From 1972 I worked in Abovyan Secondary School # 7 as a Deputy Director.
Since 1976 I am the Principal of that school.
I am married. My wife is a teacher of Armenian language and literature. I have 2 sons. They both graduated from Yerevan State Architecture University.
      Anna Yengoyan
School: Shirak/Akhuryan sec. School
School address: Shirak Region, v. Akhuryan
School website:
Technology Coordinator: Gayane Torosyan

Autobiography: I was born in 1957 in Leninakan, Armenia. I have one sister and a brother. I finished Secondary School in 1974 and the same year entered Gyumri Pedagogical Institute, the faculty of Physics and Mathematics.
From 1978 to 1991 I worked in Akhuryan Secondary School # 1 as a teacher of Mathematics.
From 1991 to 1994 I worked as a Deputy Director of the same school.
Since 1994 I work as a Principal of Akhuryan Secondary School # 1.
I am a widow. My husband passed away during the earthquake, occurred in 1988. I have 2 children.

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