How can an educator leave a lasting impact on the world? What resources are necessary to generate perpetual positive change? These are the profound questions that initially led me into education, a journey continuously fueled by a thirst for knowledge and an ambition for constant growth.

My journey in education began in 2009 when I graduated from “Nicu Gane” National College, specialising in Philology with intensive English and French. Driven by a passion for writing, I chose to pursue my studies at the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences at “Babeș-Bolyai” University in Cluj-Napoca. During my final two years of university, I was actively involved with ADESCO, a Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to the social inclusion of young people from disadvantaged communities in Cluj County. Serving as a Camp Leader and Mentor within this organisation, I felt my spirit grow among the children. It was here that I discovered a profound sense of responsibility for the quality of their lives and the positive impact I could have on their healthy development. Alongside these enriching experiences, I also realized the importance of broadening my knowledge in Educational Psychology and Pedagogy.

Consequently, in 2014, I moved to London to pursue pedagogical training for the teaching profession in British Early Years and Preschool Centers. My years in London allowed me to build a comprehensive understanding of the standards set by the British curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) and provided a practical platform for implementing its characteristics. It was also in London that I was introduced to the Jolly Phonics program and its teaching methodology, experiencing immense joy in the ability to teach through singing.

Building upon the strong foundation established in London, I continued my role as an Educator in various international settings, including Leipzig (Germany), Cadiz (Spain), and Cairo (Egypt). My most recent professional experience at Kompass School in Egypt further encouraged me to pursue professional development within a child-centered, differentiated learning environment that respects each individual’s uniqueness, moving away from the rigidity often found in traditional educational settings.

I am immensely grateful for these experiences, as they fostered significant creativity and musicality in the daily routine. The curriculum implementation was consistently supported by progressive methods such as Project-Based Learning, Forest School and Reggio Emilia approach. This process had at its core each child’s social and cultural particularities, preferences, abilities, and interests.

Having completed a year in Avenor, I am confident that these diverse methods have served as pillars in my approach to facilitating learning and will continue to do so, as I welcome a new role –  Literacy Subject Lead and Mentor.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy cooking, singing, and going on long hikes. A particularly transformative experience that broadened my perspective on healthy living was Camino de Santiago, a 775 km pilgrimage across northern Spain, completed in 34 days.

I understand that the questions which initially led me into education do not have a static, final answer. This realisation reinforces my belief that an educator, alongside the children, is perpetually engaged in a continuous learning process within a world that is constantly innovating.