Erzhan Asyranov – Talas
Erzhan speaks about his role in scaling the project’s impact through a regional seminar and promoting leadership development across schools. He urges continued support for principals, especially in light of the upcoming 12-year education reform.
Elena Debelaya – Kara-Balta
Elena shares how school visits helped her reevaluate her leadership and appreciate the uniqueness of each school’s context. She emphasizes the value of peer collaboration and hopes to extend this model through a principal’s association.
Aelita Jolchieva – Bishkek
As a novice principal, Aelita describes how school visits deepened her understanding of leadership and provided practical ideas. She found inspiration in both the physical environments and pedagogical strategies of her peers.
Olga Soloshenko – Bishkek
Olga reflects on the power of real-time peer observation, both as a visiting and hosting principal. She highlights the challenge of selecting what to showcase and the joy of seeing meaningful educational work across regions.
Samara Edieva – Manas, Talas
Samara explains how the project strengthened her leadership skills and provided valuable models for improvement through visits to schools in Bishkek. She sees FORUM 2.0 as a vital opportunity for growth and peer support across regions.
Aizada Apazova – Karakol
Aizada emphasizes how each visited school contributed distinct approaches, particularly in ethno-pedagogy and research-based learning. She proposes expanding the project to include model schools.
Tamara Shadykanova – Jayil
Tamara reflects on the contrast between urban and rural schools and the importance of adapting research-based learning. She values the project as a bridge between theory and practice, helping her implement new strategies at home.
Svetlana Krasnobordkina – Kara-Balta
Svetlana highlights the lack of formal leadership preparation for principals and how FORUM 2.0 fills this gap through observation and dialogue. She appreciates the opportunity to learn from peers and apply practical management insights.
