Teach For Armenia ’ s Kochari
Our movement to end educational inequity is like the Kochari , the traditional Armenian dance . Communities across Armenia have their own special dances , yet each kochari shares similar movements . The kochari emphasizes the importance of building community by moving together in unison .
In 2019 , Teach For Armenia embarked on an important effort : to refine its Theory of Leadership and Student Vision . To do so , the organization went through a co-creative process with 285 stakeholders , including 70 students , 45 parents , 12 principals , 9 supporters , 75 Teacher-Leaders , 40 Alumni-Ambassadors , and 34 staff members in a design sprint .
Through the process , we asked participants : “ What type of leadership is needed to be honoring of Armenia ’ s past , adaptive to the present , and agile for the future ?” In response , we created Teach For Armenia ’ s Kochari , which was officially launched in February 2020 .
Our movement to end educational inequity is like the kochari , the traditional Armenian dance . Communities across Armenia have their own special dances , yet each kochari shares similar movements . The kochari emphasizes the importance of building community by moving together in unison . With arms linked , we move together to signify that we are united in our cultural heritage . Similarly , Teach For Armenia ’ s Kochari is a collection of unifying concepts that help to synchronize our collective movement . In short , our efforts across Armenia and Artsakh ought to reflect the uniqueness of each community while revolving around a shared vision .
Teach For Armenia ’ s Kochari includes the organization ’ s Vision , Mission , and Our 2050 Promise , as well as a Problem Statement , Theory of Leadership , Student Vision , and Community Impact Philosophy .
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