How, when, and why did you choose the teaching profession?
I come from a small village where the teacher was always held in high esteem. Everyone knew them, and their authority was unquestionable. As a child, I saw them as the wisest people — role models who could express themselves in any situation and seemed to know everything. Their versatility and thirst for knowledge fascinated me, and I soon developed the desire to become like them — someone children could look up to as an example.
Why did you choose the British–Hungarian International School?
When I returned to Hungary, I wanted to work in an environment where I could grow as part of an international team and where students could gain the broadest possible worldview. I felt that working at the British–Hungarian School would give me the opportunity to help create an environment that prepares children for the challenges of the future and provides them with the knowledge and support they need to freely decide later where they wish to study, work, or live.
What does an ideal lesson look like for you?
For me, the ideal lesson is both informative and playful, where children are not passive listeners but active participants. I believe it’s important that their attention remains engaged and that they join the learning process willingly. In such lessons, learning becomes an enjoyable experience, which serves as a long-term source of motivation.
What would you most like to pass on to your students?
The most important thing for me is to help children develop a positive attitude, openness, and a genuine desire for knowledge. I want them to approach new things with curiosity, know where to find reliable information, how to evaluate it, and thus become capable of standing confidently in any area of life.
How do you motivate children to learn?
When it comes to motivation, I find playfulness and praise essential. I aim to connect the material to the children’s everyday lives so they can understand why what they’re learning is valuable and how they can use it for their own benefit. When they see that their knowledge has real-world value, they become much more eager to learn.
What do you love most about teaching?
My greatest joy comes from seeing the children’s growth — both in knowledge and in personality. It is deeply moving and an honour to be part of their journey as they discover who they are and to know that I could contribute to such an important stage in their lives.
Your favourite quote:
“Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.” – Confucius