Ms. Gultaj Ashrafli is an Azerbaijani Language teacher with 2 years of experience. She designs inquiry-based, student-centered lessons that support balanced literacy in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. As a native language educator, she views mother-tongue education as foundational to identity, thinking, and long-term academic success. Her classroom encourages pride in Azerbaijani language and culture, while keeping families actively involved in the learning process.