Natalia Vlasenko – participant in the 2025 regional competition “Woman of Donetsk Region,” nominated in the category “Creator of Change and Opportunities”
There are people who come into the world to leave a mark on the hearts of others. This is exactly what Natalia Vlasenko is – a teacher from Avdiivka who carried her love for children through the most difficult trials and was able to turn her work into a real mission.
Her professional career began during her student years, when Natalia dreamed of teaching and supporting children. After graduating from Donetsk Pedagogical College and universities in Sloviansk and Berdiansk, she devoted herself entirely to school. Today, Natalia Oleksandrivna works at the Avdiivka Secondary School No. 2 of the Avdiivka City Council in the Donetsk region, where she gives her students knowledge, support, and self-confidence every day. "Children are our future. What we give them today will determine the future of our community and our country," the teacher believes.
Even in the most difficult periods of her life, she remained close to those who needed help. She proved by her example that kindness can save lives and care gives hope. Returning to school after the evacuation, Natalia once again found the strength to inspire children who, despite all the difficulties, wanted to learn.
She heads the student council “Voice of Youth,” helping schoolchildren feel their own importance and learn responsibility. Together with her students, Natalia organizes cultural projects, charity events, and activities aimed at supporting people who find themselves in difficult life circumstances.
For her students, she is more than a teacher. She is a friend, an advisor, and a person who always finds words of support. Her story is an example of female strength, resilience, and love that changes the world around her.
The detailed story of the contest participant can be found at: https://surl.li/gpiqgc
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