“If You Want Your Song to Be Heard, Become the Spirit of Your Time…”

Two Days of Gratitude, Inspiration, and Professional Growth

On February 6 and 7, the Visual Armenia Foundation hosted the closing and award ceremonies for the 6th cycle of its three-month training program. Held at the Foundation’s premises, the program focused on the introduction and application of the innovative WorldView educational platform.

For two days, teachers from Yerevan and every region of Armenia gathered to reflect on a journey of intensive learning, experience sharing, and professional growth. The atmosphere—filled with warmth, pride, and gratitude—transformed the event into a true celebration of community.

This cycle confirmed once again that the WorldView training program has evolved far beyond a conventional course; it has become a vital hub for teacher collaboration, self-development, and a profound sense of belonging.

Beyond the Certificate: A Journey, Not Just a Document

The participants were welcomed by Hovhannes Ghazaryan, Executive Director of the Visual Armenia Development Foundation and Founder of the WorldView platform, who emphasized the deeper meaning of the program:

“These certificates are not just documents. They represent a unique journey each teacher has taken—learning, applying, experimenting, and sharing personal experiences. Our greatest achievement is the community we have built, where teachers learn from one another and jointly create a new quality of education.”

He expressed his gratitude to the participants for their dedication, noting that teachers like them are the ones actively shaping the future of education in Armenia.

Throughout the event, moving speeches from the participants illustrated the program’s real-world impact. Marieta Adamyan, a music teacher from Yerevan School No. 181, noted that WorldView provided a platform for a new mindset:

“This program helped me rethink the teacher’s role as a guide and an inspirer. The projects we implemented showed how technology can bring lessons to life. Arts education, especially music, gained a new dimension here, fostering cultural dialogue and shared values.”

Sona Musayelyan, a literature teacher from the Armavir Region, shared how the training transformed her relationship with technology:

“I am no longer afraid of new tools—they have become my best assistants. They help me make complex ideas simple, make lessons more visual, and keep the ‘digital generation’ truly engaged.”

Bagrat Ginosyan, a teacher from the Markarian Papazian School in Lyon, France, shared via video message that WorldView has become a bridge between schools in Armenia and the Diaspora, creating a unified educational environment.

The event was also attended by representatives from the National Center for Education Development and Innovation (NCEDI), who noted the program’s alignment with state standards and its effectiveness in implementing educational reforms.

The Journey in Numbers

Over the two days, certificates were awarded for three levels of expertise:

• • 69 WorldView Competent Teachers
  • 65 WorldView Expert Teachers
  • 53 WorldView Researcher Teachers

Out of 1,159 total participants across 21 training sessions, 187 successfully completed the full program. Behind these numbers lie real stories of overcoming challenges and meaningful professional breakthroughs.

A Special Recognition

The ceremony included a moment of high emotion when the WorldView Medal was awarded to Laura Grqikyan, a history teacher from Gyumri, for her exemplary commitment to pedagogical excellence.

“I am deeply moved… I didn’t expect this,” she confessed through tears. “I have always believed in the Foundation’s programs and I wish to continue serving education for many years to come.”

Conclusion

The essence of the journey was perhaps best captured by teacher Sofia Kerobyan, who quoted the great poet Yeghishe Charents:

“The great Charents once said, ‘If you want your song to be heard, become the spirit of your time…’ WorldView has become the spirit of our time—and has connected us to it.”

With the conclusion of the 6th cycle, the Visual Armenia Foundation takes another step forward in building a community of educators equipped with modern technology and a culture of collaboration. Ahead lies a new phase of challenges and stories, all born from the same principle: learn, apply, and share.