Mykola Tarasiuk

Location: Zhytomyr

School: Zhytomyr comprehensive school of I-III degrees №17

Subject: Computer Science

Mr. Tarasiuk oversees the Rozumiyka project for children with special educational needs. His team works in five regions of Ukraine and develops a module for children with hearing impairments and with children who have Down syndrome. Together with his students, Mr. Tarasiuk explores new areas of study: from cinema to web design. Based on the knowledge acquired during Mr. Tarasiuk’s lessons, his students made a film about bullying and discrimination.

What is your teaching superpower?

Bringing positive emotions to people, keeping up a good pace, and versatility.

21st Century Teacher: Who are they in a nutshell?

Mentor, partner, motivator.

What phrase of your students gives you wings?

“The film “Cool Teacher” was shot about you”.

Top skills you have acquired during distance learning.

A creative approach to solving difficult problems is the best skill!

Your professional dream.

Do not cut my wings, but allow me and my baby birds to fly high into the sky.