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The Ministry of Education and Research has announced this year’s laureates of the Teacher of the Year competition “Estonia Learns and Thanks”.
Educational Act of the Year – “Welcome, Ukrainians!” is the rapid response of the Estonian Academy of Arts as a provider of art education for Ukrainian students and the initiator of international aid cooperation.
When the world of Ukrainian students had collapsed and there was enormous uncertainty about the future, the opportunity to continue their studies at EKA and at least experience security was extremely important. EKA’s sense of mission and quickness of action and thought enabled us to react quickly and creatively. More than 100 students responded to the invitation to study at EKA in a short period of time. It was possible to open the study as soon as possible, because EKA was able to offer studies also at the bachelor’s level in English.
National Educator’s Lifetime Achievement Award – Heinar Jahu, checkers teacher at Tallinna Nõmme Huvikool
Kindergarten Teacher of the Year – Jelena Botškova, Narva Kindergarten Tareke
Class Teacher of the Year – Kaja Kivisikk, Tartu Descartes School
Class Teacher of the Year – Indrek Peil, Saaremaa Gymnasium
Primary School Subject Teacher of the Year – Piia Haab, Aruküla Primary School
High School Teacher of the Year – Reesi Kuslap, Viimsi High School
Vocational Teacher of the Year – Siim Soonsein, Tartu Art School
Hobby Teacher of the Year – Sander Tamm, Tartu Karlova School and Tartu I Music School
Support Specialist of the Year – Kaja Plado, Tartu Hiie Kool
Lecturer of the Year – Triin Vihalemm, University of Tartu
Head of Educational Institution of the Year – Hiie Asser, Tartu Annelinna Gymnasium
Education Friend of the Year – Märt Lume, Futuclass co-founder and start-up entrepreneur
Congratulations to the initiators and all contributors!