It was in November 2020 when I stumbled upon Dignity online while looking for a job. After receiving a call from Christina, I was persuaded that Dignity is a school unlike any other when she explained their extensive efforts in keeping students in school during the pandemic.

2) What is it like teaching upper primary kids?
Being around tweens 8 hours a day really keeps me on my toes! They're brimming with opinions, outspoken and full of energy.

Friendship holds immense value in this age group. A few months back, we experienced a bittersweet moment when two students relocated to the US. They shared their joyous news with the class and shed tears during their goodbyes.

3) Can you share an impactful story about a student?
A new student from Bangladesh frequently told me she missed her previous school. However, during our Show & Tell session, she opened up about her life before moving to Malaysia. It was a heartwarming moment as the entire class paid close attention to the videos and stories she shared, and they asked genuine questions to learn more about her background.

This marked the start of her journey to feeling acknowledged and belonged by her classmates.