Consider This from NPR Ukrainian Teacher Plans For A Future In Romania
Apr 16, 2022
Anastasiia Konovalova, a former head teacher from Odesa, shares her inspiring journey after fleeing Ukraine to establish a school for Ukrainian refugee children in Bucharest, Romania. She discusses the challenges of creating this makeshift school amidst chaos and the overwhelming demand from families, with over 600 children on the waitlist. Anastasiia also highlights the emotional hurdles faced by her students in adapting to a new education system while maintaining their identities. Her story reflects resilience and the power of community in times of crisis.
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Ukrainian Refugee School
- Anastasiia Konovalova, a head teacher from Odesa, fled to Bucharest after the war began.
- She brought math books instead of clothes, subconsciously preparing to open a school.
Rapid School Growth
- Anastasiia started teaching with only five children.
- The school quickly grew to 227 students with a waiting list of 600 more.
Language Barrier and English Education
- Many Ukrainian refugee children face a language barrier in Romania, as they primarily speak Russian.
- They are now learning English to improve communication and integration.