Arminé Manukyan
Principal
Arminé Manukyan is a dedicated educator and leader. She grew up in Armenia, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Education and Human Development from Yerevan State University. She later moved to the US and obtained another Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. She also holds a Principal license from the MA Department of Education.
Arminé joined the Erebuni Armenian School as a Principal in 2008, after serving as a volunteer teacher for several years. She is committed to providing high-quality education to the students, challenging them to reach their full potential and fostering a positive learning environment. She believes that emphasizing the importance of moral values and respect, it prepares young minds to become conscientious members of society, all while instilling pride in their Armenian American identity.
Arminé’s blend of educational leadership and business acumen has significantly contributed to the academic environment. Her involvement in diverse educational projects showcases her commitment to enhancing learning experiences. The textbooks she created are a valuable resource for her colleagues.
Her innate love for education and her discovered aptitude for leadership have found a harmonious match in the realm of school administration. It’s in this environment that she has found her true calling, contributing to the shaping of young minds
and the future of education
Arminé knows each student by their first and last name. Her ability to connect personally with each student underscores her belief in the importance of individual attention in educational development. She is also an active member in the community and in Belmont town government.
Nelli Harutyunyan
Teacher
I am Nelli Harutyunyan. I am originally from Artsakh. I have been an Armenian teacher at the Erebuni School for over 20 years.
Many know me as a teacher of the graduating class. I have countless graduates from the Erebuni Armenian School. I love and miss them every day.
I have been an Armenian language and literature teacher for many years at Y. Charents School in Yerevan. And, I was a language teacher to quite a few of Erebuni School parents when they were growing up back in Armenia.
I am known for my compassion, ղարաբաղյան հումորով, love for Armenian literature, love for my students, and my famous Jingyalov hats.
My beloved principal, Arminé Manukyan calls me “a treasure of the Armenian language and literature”. I love Erebuni Armenian School, I love its mission and teachers’ dedication. We work as a family.
We, as a team, work very hard to preserve our language, heritage, and the Armenian community. Erebuni has been a second home for me. I am grateful for the opportunity!
Gohar Markosyan
Teacher
My name is Gohar Markosyan. I was born in Armenia. I graduated from Yerevan State Pedagogical University majoring in Mathematics-Informatics faculty. After graduation, I worked as a teacher at a secondary school in Yerevan. I taught mathematics for 15 years and tried to give each student an individual approach. I love teaching. My family moved to the United States in 2017 and immediately I joined Erebuni Armenian School wonderful staff as a substitute and a year later as a teacher. I am very proud that in the Diaspora I can make my small contribution in teaching our kids Armenian, helping them, to keep their identity and mentoring them to be a well-rounded person. I am married and have 3 children. I like reading, exercising and travel.
Kima Frounjian
Teacher
My name is Kima Frounjian. I recently got married and moved to the Unites States from Armenia. My bachelor’s degree is in economics. I grew up in a loving family of teachers and had nurturing upbringings.
Growing up with teacher role models had a profound impact on my approach to education and learning. It instills an appreciation for the dedication required to nurture young minds and the creativity needed to engage students effectively.
My background has equipped me with a unique perspective and the ability to provide individual attention, which is invaluable in fostering a supportive and responsive learning environment.
I am very excited to join Erebuni Armenian School teachers and help our your children to explore the language and heritage.
Anush Manukyan
Teacher
After 8 years of teaching different age groups of students, I started working at the Civil Registry Office of the Ministry of Justice of Republic of Armenia as a first-class specialist and then as an acting Head of the Department.
I moved to the USA in 2020. I am very excited to join the
Erebuni Armenian school and teach the children their mother language.
I am married and a mom of two boys. My hobbies are singing, spending time with my family, as it is the biggest gift for us.
Ani Baghdasaryan
Teacher
Emma Stepanyan
Teacher
My name is Emma Stepanyan. I am from Armenia, Yerevan. I have graduated from the Law Department of the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) State University and subsequently earned a LLM from the American University of Armenia. With a rich background in law, I also gained valuable teaching experience at the university level.
As a mother of three, I deeply understand the challenges children face growing up in the USA. This perspective fuels my dedication to educating children in the Armenian language and history. Through teaching I aim inspire a love for Armenian rich heritage and culture, ensuring that the new generation remains connected to their roots and understands the significance of Armenian history and language. I am excited to join Erebuni Armenian School and to enhance student-parent-teacher collaboration!
Lilit Sakeyan
Teacher
My name is Lilit Sakeyan. I was born in Armenia. I graduated from Pedagogical University in Yerevan, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics. I have worked in the Ministry of Economy, as an assistant to the minister. After I got married, I moved to Moscow, where I lived for over 20 years. I have 3 children.
There I worked in a kindergarten for 6 years. I taught children ages 4 to 6. I find that interactive approaches, such as play-based learning, storytelling, and hands-on activities, are crucial in engaging young minds. This foundation not only makes learning enjoyable for children but also fosters a lifelong love for education.
My family moved to the United States in 2022. I love spending time with kids and teaching them at a young age to love their heritage and language. Also, I find it easy to connect with children. I’m sociable, cheerful and active.
I’m very thankful to have this opportunity to work at Erebuni Armenian School, and so happy to join the team. I’m honored to have a chance to teach kids outside of Armenia our beautiful language, because keeping Armenian culture in the Diaspora is a duty of all Armenians.
Anna Yesayan
Teacher
I worked as an accountant for Friendly Care INC and for Boston College. Now I am working as an accountant for On-Time Payroll Services.
I am very excited to join the Erebuni Armenian School and teach the children the Armenian language.
Many of you may have seen me in the hallway on the bench and reading books every Saturday while my son was in the classroom. I have been tutoring math for children for years. I love teaching them.
I will develop their thinking ability and love for reading. I will teach them to be respectful to everybody, to preserve the heritage of the Armenian language, culture, traditions, and religion.
It is a great honor to work at an Armenian school. I have one son. My hobbies are reading, traveling, spending time with my son, teaching, and educating him as much as I can.
Ruzanna Babajanyan
Teacher
My name is Ruzanna. I have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in Management Psychology from Yerevan State University, with a qualification of a Teacher. I chose psychology, because I wanted to choose a profession that would give me great career prospects, and the knowledge gained could be used in any $eld. During my studies, I continued to learn about myself and how the human mind works in order to better understand why people act the way they do. As part of my internship program, I taught psychology at Quantum College. I have 6+ years of experience in the HR management $eld as a Recruiter, HR manager and the Head of HR department. I also worked in Dubai as a Supervisor. In additon to my passion for my profession, I have over 10 years of experience as a professional dancer. During my studies I created dance classes for students who were beginner dancers and had the opportunity to participate in di4erent concerts. I moved to Boston recently in 2023 and I am glad to be a part of Erebuni Armenian School.
Tatev Martirosyan
Teacher
I am Tatevik Martirosyan, I was born in Armenia into a family of scientists. I have Masters degrees in Philosophy from Yerevan State University and in Jurisprudence from the Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia. I worked as an assistant to the head of the Theory of State and Law; department at the Academy for some time.
In 2017, my family and I moved to the United States. My teaching journey started at the Russian School of Math, where I taught elementary math to young learners. This allowed me to develop my teaching skills and learn how to handle different student situations.
I am very excited to join the Erebuni Armenian School community as a teacher. I have substituted a few teachers at the Erebuni School throughout the years.
My main goal is to help preserve the Armenian identity through creative, loving and respectful teaching methods. I believe that children can teach us a lot and make the learning process enjoyable and meaningful for everyone. I value kindness and respect in people and I try to live by the Golden rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. I am married and have two children.
Anahit Kartshikyan
Music Teacher
My name is Anahit Kartshikyan, I was born in Gyumri, Armenia. In 1986, after graduating from Kara Murza Music College with honors I was part of the Leninakan Chambers of Orchestra where I had the chance to perform concerts in various cities in Armenia and Europe.
I continued my education in Yerevan and graduated from the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory in 1991. Thereafter, I taught piano at Kara Murza Music College in Gyumri, Armenia. In 1996, when I moved to Yerevan, I established the piano department and implemented their curriculum in Ajabnyak Educational Center in Yerevan where I taught piano until I moved to the States.
I have composed and published many piano pieces with lyrics within the last few years. I also published my first songbook called “Hogus Dzayn” in 2022.
As a member of “The World Association of Performing Arts”, I had the chance to participate in international musical symposiums, in many countries such as UAE, Cyprus, Egypt, Georgia, and Armenia. I was awarded the title of “best composer and songwriter” by the World Association of Performing Arts. In 2022 from the same organization I have earned the title of “Honorary Educator” (Վաստակավոր Մանկավարժ) for my 30 years of continuous work.
In 2023, I was awarded the “Komitas” gold medal for my work and contribution to the development of Armenian cultural life.
In April of 2023, I moved to Boston with my husband, I have 2 children, a son, and a daughter. I’m truly happy and excited to join Erebuni Armenian School as a music teacher. I have always worked with children. Teaching kids music has been my passion for many years and I would love to continue it here at Erebuni.