Meeting with Chemistry Teacher Nazym Aktanova: an inspiring example of commitment to the profession

On October 11, 2024, Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region hosted a significant event - a meeting with one of the most respected teachers of the region, Nazym K. Aktanova, a chemistry teacher from Secondary School No. 46 of Ust-Kamenogorsk city, the winner of the award “Kazakstannyn enbek sinirgen ustasy”. This event brought together the pedagogical community of the region and became a vital platform for discussing modern approaches to teaching and learning.

The meeting was aimed at improving the status of a teacher and supporting those who make a significant contribution to the development of the education system. Teachers and school principals, chemists and biologists, as well as learners gathered to honor Nazym Kairgazinovna, who has dedicated 35 years of her life to teaching and nurturing children. Over these years, she has become not only a teacher, but also an inspiring mentor for many generations of students.

The head of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region Innesa A. Chernysheva welcomed the participants of the meeting. She stressed that teaching is not just a profession, but a vocation that requires constant self–development and innovation. Innesa Alexandrovna noted that Nazym Kairgazinovna’s achievements extend far beyond ordinary teaching: she exemplifies a deep love for her work and a tireless desire to passing on knowledge and values to the younger generation.

Nazym Kairgazinovna herself, reflecting on her journey in pedagogy, shared touching stories about the beginning of her career and talked about the challenges she overcame. Her words about that a true teacher never stops learning touched deeply everyone.

The event was filled with sincere congratulations and gratitude. Representatives from schools of Kurchum and Shemonaikha districts, where Nazym Aktanova began her career, conveyed their congratulations, emphasizing the importance of Nazym Kairgazinovna's contribution to their development. The students and graduates openly expressed their appreciation, acknowledging how their teacher became an important part of their success and personal growth.

The meeting concluded with a warm and heartfelt atmosphere: the participants asked questions, shared their impressions and congratulated Nazym Kairgazinovna on her well-deserved recognition. This event once again highlighted the crucial role of teachers in our society and their profound impact on shaping future generations.

Nazym K. Aktanova is a role model, a person whose dedicated work continues to inspire her colleagues and students.