Anastasiia Konovalova

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.