A native of Spain’s Basque country, Nere Lete has taught Basque and Spanish at Boise State University since 1993. She holds an M.F.A. from the University of Iowa with a thesis entitled "Basque in Translation", and a B.A. in Basque Philology from the University of Deusto in Spain. In addition to teaching, Ms. Lete has served as an interpreter for Basque government representatives and as a freelance translator assisting Basque organizations in Boise, including the Oinkari Basque Dancers, Jaialdi organizers, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, and the Biotzetik Basque Choir. She was instrumental in securing ongoing funding from the Basque government to create the first Ikastola, Basque Language Preschool in the United States, here in Boise, Idaho.