Teacher Kristina finds her own way, focusing on connection over competition

Kristina, who began teaching seven years ago almost by accident, finds her own path in the classroom without trying to emulate or compete with Lithuania's most well-known teacher, Veronika, or other colleagues. She prioritizes a different kind of connection with her students.

"There are teachers who are never late checking homework. I am not like that – sometimes I don't manage, I can't, but I always talk to the children about my unfulfilled promises. I am human, not a puppet," Kristina confessed during a Delfi.lt subscriber show called 'Imperfect Lives'. This approach highlights her willingness to be open about her own imperfections.

Kristina's philosophy centers on transparency and relatability. By acknowledging her own struggles and limitations, she aims to foster a more authentic and understanding relationship with her students, emphasizing that being a teacher does not mean being infallible.

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There are teachers who are never late checking homework. I am not like that – sometimes I don't manage, I can't, but I always talk to the children about my unfulfilled promises. I am human, not a puppet.