From the lecture podium to the aspiration to contribute.

In the mountainous classrooms of Thanh Hoa province, many female teachers are not only dedicated to the blackboard and chalk but also harbor a desire to contribute more to the development of their homeland. From the classroom, these teachers are being nominated to run for election as representatives to the People's Councils at all levels, with the aspiration to add their voice to education and to the very land they are connected to.

Three teachers: Bui Mai Anh, Luong Thi Thuy Huong, and Dang Thi Van - teachers from the mountainous region of Thanh Hoa province - carry with them the aspiration to contribute more to education and the development of their homeland.

The fun class of the Muong teacher.

In the classroom of Ms. Bui Mai Anh, a teacher at Luong Trung Primary School (Quy Luong commune), lessons go beyond textbooks. Images, games, and short videos are incorporated into the lessons, making the class more lively. More children raise their hands, and more laughter rings out during each lesson.

Teacher Mai Anh uses technology in her lessons to create interest for her students.

The young teacher said that, in addition to her passion for teaching, what keeps her here is her belief that education can change the future of children in the highlands. Every time she sees her students striving to learn and eagerly exploring new things, she feels she needs to stay and try even harder.

Mai Anh is experimenting with applying artificial intelligence (AI) and lesson design tools to revitalize familiar lessons. These visually engaging lessons make knowledge more accessible to students and encourage them to actively participate in classroom activities.

Born and raised in a mountainous region, she understands the disadvantages faced by students there: inadequate learning conditions and limited access to technology and foreign languages. Therefore, after graduating from university, she chose to return to her hometown to teach.

In addition to innovating her lessons for students, Mai Anh also initiated Ainh Class – an online class guiding teachers on using AI and Canva in lesson design. This idea stemmed from the fact that many teachers, especially in schools in disadvantaged areas, wanted to innovate their teaching methods but were still hesitant about technology.

According to her, digital transformation in education is only truly meaningful when even small schools in mountainous areas can proactively access and utilize technology.

In the eyes of her colleagues, Mai Anh is a dynamic and enthusiastic young teacher. The principal of Luong Trung Primary School, Mr. Nguyen Cao Cuong, commented that whether or not she is elected to the Provincial People's Council, this young teacher will continue to strive her best to contribute to the local community. Mai Anh's innovative ideas are also inspiring many other young teachers.

The Thai teacher and her concerns for her students.

At Ky Tan Primary School (Van Nho commune), Ms. Luong Thi Thuy Huong, a teacher of Thai ethnicity, is a relatively young face at the school. Having just graduated and started working about a year ago, she has quickly adapted to the pace of life in the highland classrooms.

Born and raised in this very land, Ms. Huong understands the difficulties many students face. Some have to walk up steep roads to get to class, while others rush home after school to help their parents work in the fields.

Therefore, for her, teaching is not just about imparting knowledge, but also about patiently encouraging students so they don't drop out of school midway.

Teacher Thuy Huong teaches life skills to her students in the mountainous region.

Ms. Huong shared that returning to her hometown to become a teacher after graduating from university was a very natural choice. More than anyone else, she understands the hardships of the people here and wants to contribute a small part by imparting knowledge, giving the children more opportunities to strive for a better future.

Although she hasn't been teaching for long, every day at school is a new experience for her. From getting to know her students and preparing her lessons to the little stories that happen in the classroom, everything has gradually made her more attached to the profession she has chosen.

The teacher nurtures young minds in the rocky mountains of Pù Nhi.

In the border commune of Pù Nhi, where rocky mountain ranges stretch endlessly and the lives of the people remain challenging, Ms. Dang Thi Van, the principal of Pù Nhi Kindergarten, has been dedicated to highland education since 1999. For nearly 30 years, this borderland has become her second home.

In the early days of our work, schools lacked many resources, roads were difficult to travel on, and persuading parents to send their children to school wasn't always easy. But with the perseverance of those working in education, small classrooms were gradually built, and the sound of children coming to school grew louder and louder.

In addition to her administrative duties, Ms. Van regularly teaches in the classroom, directly assisting in the care and nurturing of the children.

Ms. Vân shared that during her nearly three decades living in Pù Nhi, she has witnessed many difficulties faced by the local people. Therefore, her greatest wish is to contribute a small part to helping the people in this border region build their homeland.

Her simplest joy is seeing the children in the village happily making their way to class each morning. From those small preschool classrooms, the first seeds of knowledge are being cared for and nurtured.

A shared aspiration

Three teachers, three different backgrounds, but what's easily noticeable in them is their love for their profession and their desire to contribute more to the community where they live.

From classrooms in Quy Luong, Van Nho, or Pu Nhi, each person carries their own unique concerns about education in the highlands: how to provide students with better learning conditions, access to more new knowledge, and more opportunities for the future.

For them, being nominated to run for election as representatives to the People's Council at all levels is not only a recognition from the local authorities for their efforts in the profession. It is also an opportunity for educators to bring their voices from the classroom to local forums.

According to Mr. Truong Van Long, Principal of Ky Tan Primary School, if a teacher is elected as a representative to the People's Council, it would be beneficial for people in disadvantaged areas, as their concerns and aspirations can be promptly conveyed to higher-level leaders.

From small classrooms in remote mountain villages, the dedication of these teachers is quietly nurtured every day. Through each lesson and each generation of students, they are contributing to the lasting changes in the land they have chosen to live in.

Huong Quynh

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/tu-buc-giang-den-khat-vong-cong-hien-281034.htm