The management team of Boghiceni Gymnasium in Hincesti District, Principal Maria Binzaru and Deputy Principal Natalia Botnari, visited A. I. Cuza Theoretical High School in Chisinau to exchange experience and good practices in the management and administration of an educational institution.
The visit provided the Boghiceni Gymnasium management team with an opportunity to exchange experience with the management team of A. I. Cuza Theoretical High School, represented by Principal Maia Dobzeu and three Deputy Principals, Tatiana Nagnibeda-Tverdohleb, Tatiana Tiganu and Lucia Ticu. The discussions focused on achievements, challenges encountered, and solutions applied in the educational process.
The visit included a tour of the school, followed by an interactive discussion between the management teams of the two educational institutions.
One of the topics discussed in depth was “Governance and Efficient Resource Management”, which included a presentation of the host school’s management model, its experience in attracting projects and developing strategic partnerships, as well as its cooperation with parents.
“For us, the school is not just a learning space, but an ecosystem that is constantly developing. Efficient resource management and strategic partnerships allow us to provide our students with modern educational opportunities and a motivating environment.” – Maia Dobzeu, principal of A. I. Cuza Theoretical High School.
“When we manage to connect local resources with the active support of colleagues, parents, the diaspora, students and alumni who bring a creative vision, we can turn challenges into real opportunities for students. Of course, all of this requires a great deal of effort, team involvement and perseverance.” – Tatiana Tiganu, deputy principal of A. I. Cuza Theoretical High School.
“I am glad that the iRi team has managed to understand so well the challenges faced by a school and to provide support tailored to the real needs of the educational community at Boghiceni Gymnasium. It is important that this support starts from the school’s reality and from what is genuinely needed for its development.” – Tatiana Nagnibeda-Tverdohleb, deputy principal of A. I. Cuza Theoretical High School.
Another topic discussed by the management teams of the two schools was “Student Autonomy and Participation”. The discussion focused on creating opportunities for students to become directly involved in decision-making, as well as in the development of their school community.
The activity was highly appreciated by the management team of Boghiceni Gymnasium.
“I am very impressed by what I have seen. I discovered valuable and practical ideas that we can adapt and make use of according to the realities and needs of our school.” – Maria Bânzaru, principal of Boghiceni Gymnasium.
“The direct exchange of experience gave us a new perspective on how we can attract and motivate potential donors, as well as on opportunities to develop new partnerships. We are leaving with clear ideas and solutions that we want to adapt and put into practice in Boghiceni.” – Natalia Botnari, deputy principal of Boghiceni Gymnasium.
At the end of the meeting, the management team of A. I. Cuza Theoretical High School expressed its full openness to continuing the collaboration and strengthening the partnership between the two institutions.
“Meetings like this reaffirm that, regardless of the size of a school or the community where we work, many of the challenges we face are similar, and solutions can be found through collaboration and the exchange of experience. We look forward to receiving an invitation to Boghiceni to continue this dialogue and keep learning from one another.” – Maia Dobzeu, principal of A. I. Cuza Theoretical High School.
“It gives us great pleasure to facilitate activities like today’s. In my view, the exchange of experience between schools is one of the most motivating ways to learn, build partnerships, and create new opportunities. I would like to thank the administration of the A. I. Cuza High School for their warm welcome and their willingness to share their wealth of experience.” – Ruslan Stanga, the founder of iRi.
This activity is part of the Excellence Hub Academy (mentoring for school managers), implemented within the initiative “Beyond the Classroom: Extracurricular Experiences for the Future”.
The “Beyond the Classroom: Extracurricular Experiences for the Future” initiative is implemented by the Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) as part of the “BOOST: A Memorable Extracurricular Experience” project, funded by the European Union in the Republic of Moldova and implemented by Terre des hommes – Moldova, in partnership with the Alliance of Active NGOs in the Field of Child and Family Social Protection (APSCF) and Junior Achievement Moldova.
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