Ambassador
“What interests me about the program is its effective utilization of project-based lessons in an engaging way. I hope that through this program, my students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on, real-world experiences while learning about individuals who have profoundly impacted the lives of others in meaningful ways.”
Mevlida Turkes-Habibovic Ph.D. teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade social studies in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. She is a National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Certified Evaluator and TAP system Mentor, Jefferson Parish Schools Mission REACH (Responsive Educational Access for Children) Teacher, Social Studies Content Leader Fellow, and Teacher Leader Advisor for the Louisiana Department of Education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from University of Sarajevo, a Master of Science from Mississippi College, and a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of New Orleans. She believes that student success is measured not only by academic accomplishments but also by their positive impact on our society. Committed to making a difference in her community, she has dedicated herself to helping students become informed and engaged citizens, equipping them with the skills necessary for success beyond the classroom. She is the 2024 Jefferson Parish Middle School Teacher of the Year, a 2024 Tom Benson School Teacher of the Year, a 2023 Annual Lucien Gunter Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, and the 2020 Theodore Roosevelt Middle School Teacher of the Year.
