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Kateryna Grechka, a teacher at the Kharkiv branch of the School of Superheroes, took part in the gala evening “Dedication to Teachers.” The event took place as part of the 5th Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen “Education That Shapes the World” and brought together The event took place as part of the 5th Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, “Education That Shapes the World,” and brought together educators from different countries.

Kateryna's story is an example of dedication to her students. At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, she found herself on the front line in the Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv region. Despite the shelling, she gathered children and held classes for them even in basements. In 2023, she became one of the first teachers at the Kharkiv branch of the School of Superheroes and now teaches at two children's hospitals in the city. Her lessons create “islands of knowledge and safety,” helping children feel a normal rhythm of life even within hospital walls.

On stage alongside Kateryna were teachers from Canada, Estonia, Brazil, Korea, Lithuania, Kenya, and Ukraine — winners and finalists of international education awards, founders of innovative schools, and educators known for their unique methods.

During the evening, Kateryna received a special gift — an interactive desk with a built-in panel for completing assignments. It will enable the organization of a modern educational process for children who, due to their health condition, are unable to attend classes.

"It is a great honor for me to attend this grand event. My heart is filled with gratitude and happiness. It is an unforgettable experience. Meeting teachers from different countries has made me realize that education has no boundaries. We all live in different parts of the world, speak different languages, and have different histories, but we are all teachers who bring the light of knowledge and the joy of learning to the children of this world.

Listening to the opinions of foreign and Ukrainian scientists, politicians, and educators, you really understand that education shapes the future and that it is up to us to decide what that future will be like. Now I have many ideas on how to make learning even more interesting and useful for my students. I am 100% sure that the light of knowledge will overcome darkness," shared Kateryna Hrechka.