On June 7, a much-anticipated meeting took place at Secondary School Number 2 in the Zolakar community. The school's staff and students warmly welcomed Carol Aslanian, who joined the Teach For Armenia #NationBuilders program in 2021 and became the sponsor of Zolakar Secondary School. Karen Melikyan, a Teacher Leader of Teach For Armenia, works at this school and also serves as its principal.
2021
NationBuilder Since
Carol Aslanian joined the Teach For Armenia #NationBuilders program
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School Sponsored
Zolakar Secondary School Number 2 in rural Armenia
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Student Projects
Including the Infolibrary initiative creating educational materials
During the meeting, the students had the opportunity to meet Carol and proudly showcase the school's interesting features and cultural aspects. Carol took a tour of the school yard and classrooms, where she got acquainted with the various Student-Led Innovation Projects, observed their handicrafts, and witnessed school life firsthand. She also shared the remarkable story of her family, particularly her mother's survival during the 1915 Genocide and subsequent escape to Alexandrapol.
The touching story of Carol's family holds special significance, as Carol dedicated her sponsorship to Zolakar School in memory of her mother, Armenuhi Baghdasaryan, who always valued education and worked tirelessly to provide her children with a good education. In honor of this occasion, Teach For Armenia prepared a plaque dedicated to the memory of Armenuhi Baghdasaryan, which now proudly hangs next to the "Info Library" project established with Carol's support.
“Education has always been an important part of my life and my family's life and I think if I'm going to do anything in Armenia to support the population and its children, it would be to support the teaching and education field.
Carol Aslanian
Carol's Visit to Zolakar School
- Warm WelcomeStudents and staff greeted Carol Aslanian at Zolakar Secondary School Number 2
- School TourCarol visited classrooms, the school yard, and explored Student-Led Innovation Projects
- Family StoryCarol shared her mother Armenuhi Baghdasaryan's story of survival during the 1915 Genocide
- Memorial PlaqueA plaque honoring Armenuhi Baghdasaryan was unveiled next to the Infolibrary project
- Student PerformanceStudents showcased their talents with a special performance for the guests
- Farewell & GiftsStudents presented handmade gifts and bid farewell, eagerly anticipating future meetings
“"I applied to the Teach For Armenia program because I realized that children are no longer captivated by traditional teaching methods. I sought new teams, opportunities, and like-minded individuals to make education at our school modern and interesting for students. I can confidently say that thanks to the numerous positive changes that have taken place since joining Teach For Armenia, our students now have open and relaxed discussions and meetings with guests. The Infolibrary project is one of the outcomes of this transformation and will continue to have a lasting impact,"
Karen MelikyanPrincipal of Zolakar Secondary School Number 2 and Teach For Armenia Teacher Leader
As part of the Infolibrary initiative, students at Zolakar School create high-quality educational materials, including maps, posters, signs, and other resources. The best of these materials are preserved in the Infogradaran repository and later utilized by teachers, enriching the classroom experience with engaging, meaningful, and colorful content.
At the end of the gathering, the students presented handmade gifts to the guests and bid farewell, eagerly anticipating future meetings. Carol expressed her gratitude and shared her profound feelings, assuring everyone that her visit to Zolakar Secondary School will always hold a special place in her heart.
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