Lyudmyla Hladysh, participant of the regional contest "Woman of Donetsk Region" in 2025, nomination "Leadership in Action"
Lyudmyla Hladysh is a woman who proves by her example that true leadership is measured not by a position but by the strength of the heart. At the age of 34, she became the head of a school in her native Kostiantynivka. She dreamed of development, a strong team and an atmosphere of trust for every child. But instead of peaceful changes, war broke into her life.
While most people sought safety far from home, Liudmyla stayed where she was needed most. She organized distance learning, set up shelters, and supported teachers, parents, and children. The school became a refuge and a symbol of unity.
Even when the roar of the explosions forced her and her young sons to move to western Ukraine, she did not give up her work. Feeling responsible for every student and teacher, she found words of support and solutions that united the community.
Liudmyla became a ray of light for her school family. Thanks to her wisdom, the school retained more than 450 students and joined projects, including the "Testing catch-up in secondary school" from the NGO "Teach for Ukraine" in the 2024-2025 school year, which helped 220 children not only improve their knowledge but also restore their inner balance.
Today, under her leadership, the school is confidently on its way to success: students become winners of regional and national competitions, pass the NMT and enter their dream universities. And Lyudmyla's biggest dream is for the school to come alive again under the peaceful sky of Kostiantynivka with children's laughter and warm smiles of teachers.
Lyudmila Gladysh is a true leader, the heart of her school
Read the detailed story of the contestant here: https://surli.cc/lnpvrz