I am Suzana Kelesoska from North Macedonia – a wife, mother, grandmother, and above all, a teacher by vocation and by love. For more than thirty years, I have been living my childhood dream by working as a primary school teacher with students aged 6 to 10 at Murat Labunishti Primary School in Labunishta. For me, the teaching profession is not just a job, but a mission filled with responsibility, humanity, and sincere dedication to children.
I believe that a woman teacher is a powerful agent of change. We are not only lesson deliverers, but mentors, inspirers, innovators, and advocates of the future. In my classroom, I create a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected. I encourage my students to express their thoughts and ideas, to ask questions, and to think critically. I strive to teach them not only how to learn, but also how to be good human beings.
My first priority has always been the upbringing and quality education of my students. I want them to become happy, confident, and well-prepared individuals who can successfully face life’s challenges. I adapt my teaching to the abilities of each student, set clear goals, and carefully plan the educational process. Integrity and dignity are values that I live by every day and pass on to my students.
Continuous learning is an essential part of my professional identity. I have participated in numerous seminars and trainings, including those focused on social communication and autism spectrum disorders, gender sensitivity in primary education, gifted education, the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), media literacy, and modern play-based teaching techniques. I am actively involved in topics related to inclusive education, human rights, and children’s digital safety.
I am proud that my work has been recognized internationally. I am the recipient of the Global Award for Academic Excellence (2023), several recognitions as an Outstanding Educational Leader and Honorary Teacher from the International Internship University (IIU), as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award in Education (2025). I received the prestigious international “Mother Teresa” Award in 2024 and 2025, the “Mandela” Peace Award (2025), as well as awards recognizing me as an Inspirational Woman, Women Icon, and Magnificent Woman of the Year from various international organizations.
In 2024, I also received the Bolton Health and Wellbeing Award – Inspirational Woman, as well as the Super Mother of the Year Award. I consider these recognitions as confirmation that love, dedication, and humanity have value and resonance far beyond the classroom.
I am actively involved in international educational networks and projects. I serve as Deputy Coordinator for North Macedonia in the Global Education Network (GEN), Global Advisor at the Future Flare Foundation, and Advisor at the Glory Future Foundation. As a certified Inspirational Leader and Master Educator at Bliss Education Center, as well as a certified Magic School AI trainer, I continuously integrate modern technologies and artificial intelligence into my teaching, adapting to the needs of new generations.
In my teaching practice, I address topics such as media literacy, Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, digital skills, and global citizenship. I believe that education should prepare students for the real world – to become critically minded, responsible, and empathetic individuals.
As a mentor, I have received numerous certificates of appreciation for successfully guiding students in literary and art competitions, as well as for organizing international activities. The European Quality Label for the eTwinning project “Eat Healthy” (2025) is yet another confirmation of my dedication to high-quality and innovative teaching.
I believe that a teacher’s work does not end with school hours, because love for students knows no boundaries. From the very first day I meet them, I take on part of the responsibility for their growth and development. Every success of my students is a personal joy and proof that dedication truly makes a difference.
Education changes lives. However, simply sending children to school is not enough – they need quality, accessible, and humane education that will help them reach their full potential. I believe in an education that nurtures polite, confident, critically minded, and well-integrated individuals.
As a woman educator, I strive to be an example that with passion, knowledge, and unwavering dedication, we can change the world – one child at a time.