Teach4Future

🌍 Teach4Future in Southeast Turkey 🇹🇷✨

While much of Europe settled into the Christmas holidays, our team traveled to Kahramanmaraş and Şanlıurfa — two cities along the Turko‑Syrian border — to meet with local teachers and students. We were invited by a school and an adult training center to speak about well‑being, adapting to change, stress management, and building resilience. 💬🌱

These conversations felt different from our usual work in Europe. They challenged us to reflect deeply:

🤝 How do we balance Western well‑being practices with the traditions and rhythms of the local community?
📚 How can we support teachers working with classrooms that include both Turkish students and students displaced from Syria?
💔 How do we speak about trauma and loss in a region still healing from the devastating 7.8 earthquake of 2023?

What we found were some of the most resilient, warm, and determined people we’ve ever had the privilege to meet. Their strength, curiosity, and commitment to finding movement forward has definitely inspired us along the way. 🌟

We’re grateful for every conversation, every shared story, every delicious meal, and every glass of strong black tea. If they have learned half as much from us, as we have learned from them, then we shall consider this project successful. 💛

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🎓 Meet Dr. Michaela Slussareff — Digital Parenting Expert & Researcher Extraordinaire! 💡

How do digital technologies shape childhood and family life? That’s the big question driving Michaela’s work. As a researcher, lecturer, and co-founder of Hrajeme si chytře, she helps parents and educators navigate the digital world with confidence. 🌍📱

Author of the acclaimed book HRY, SÍTĚ, P***O, Michaela empowers families to turn digital challenges into opportunities for growth and learning. 💬✨

She teaches at Charles University and has brought her expertise to Parsons New School of Design (New York), University of Gothenburg, and Prague City University. 🎓

Fun fact: before academia, she worked with Electronic Arts in Madrid, exploring how video games can teach and inspire. 🎮🔥

🌿 Exciting News! 🌍
On behalf of our entire team, we’re thrilled to announce new programs coming soon in Environmental & Sustainable Living, AI & Digital Technology, and Adult Education — right here in Prague, Czech Republic! 💡

Our website is currently being updated and will be fully live in just a few days. Stay tuned for more details!

In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us directly at 📧 [email protected].