Frano Leka Ivezaj

Background

Ivezaj, Frano Leka was born on August 9, 1958 in Tuzi, Yugoslavia. Came to the United States, 1972, naturalized, 1985. Son of Lek Pashku and Pashk Kolia Ivezaj.

Education

Bachelor, Detroit Institute of Technology, 1978. Master of Arts in Teaching, Wayne State University, 1984.

Career

Community liaison, Community and Economics Development Department, Detroit, 1980-1983; esl teacher, Ferndale (Michigan) Adult & Community Education, since 1983; teacher English, Detroit Public Schools, since 1983. Federally funded project coordinator Detroit Board Education. Bilinigual and bicultural specialist, since 1993.

Achievements

• Frano Leka Ivezaj has been listed as a noteworthy English educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sterling Heights Ethnic Advisory Committee, 1990. Member American Federation Teachers, Detroit Federation Teachers, Wayne State University Alumni Association.

Interests

• Avocations: drama, travel, reading, martial arts, soccer.

Connections

Married Sofia Pal Mirakaj, April 12, 1980. Children: Kristale Lindita, Lindon Leonard.

Father:

Lek Pashku Ivezaj

Mother:

Pashk Kolia Ivezaj

Spouse:

Sofia Pal Mirakaj

child:

Kristale Lindita Ivezaj

child:

Lindon Leonard Ivezaj