Participant in the regional competition “Young Person of the Year – 2026” in the “Leaders of Knowledge” category Oleksandra Zhigulska
Oleksandra Zhigulska works as an elementary school teacher at Kurakhiv Secondary School No. 5. She is convinced that high-quality, modern education requires teachers to engage in continuous self-development and master new teaching methods.
Oleksandra regularly participates in academic and practical events as well as professional competitions. In 2022 and 2023, she participated in roundtable discussions titled “The New Ukrainian School: Theory and Practice,” where she presented her own research findings. She also took part in the All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference “Promising Directions in Modern Science and Education.”
In 2023, she competed in the first round of the All-Ukrainian “Teacher of the Year – 2023” competition in the “Elementary Education” category. That same year, she attended training at the Second All-Ukrainian Conference “Imperatives for the Development of the New Ukrainian School in the Context of Digital Transformation” as part of the Fourth All-Ukrainian Summer School. This allowed her to improve her digital skills and use online tools more effectively in her work with students.
In her teaching practice, Oleksandra Zhigulska emphasizes creating a supportive educational environment, fostering collaboration with parents, and helping children build self-confidence.