Iryna Kovaliova, a literature teacher in Kyiv, decided to retire during the invasion, but her sixth-grade students begged her to stay and support them through the war.
Despite the trauma of air raids and the loss of loved ones, Kovaliova continues teaching at 63, concerned for her students’ futures and their mental well-being.
Every morning, Kovaliova checks social media for two former students in the military, finding comfort in their online presence, knowing they are alive amidst the war.
Maria Lysenko, the school principal, expresses concern for both the affected students and the teachers, highlighting the emotional toll that the ongoing conflict has taken.
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