My name is MªCruz, a Primary School Teacher from Alicante. I applied for Mutala School because I wanted to see how Finnish Education Systems works because I had read fantastic reviews about it. And I wanted to observe teachers working in Finland and learn as much as possible from them.

From the beginning, I felt more than welcome. I contacted to Hanna-Kaisa and she didn’t doubt about welcoming in her school, she is very kind and helpful, like Ossi, my mentor. He helped me and explained to me every doubt I asked him.

When I arrived to Mutala School, all teachers were very nice with me and I felt one more of its staff. I am very glad to be there. It was a dream to be in Finland as a teacher and I could be there. And, as Hanna-Kaisa says "Be careful what you wish because, sometimes, wishes come true".

I spent two weeks finding out its system and visiting Joensuu. And also I had the opportunity to teach some Spanish lessons and to explain our Spanish Christmas traditions in a workshop.

To sum up, I can say that I have learned many things and curiosities from Finnish education, people, culture, food, etc.

I’m looking forward to arriving to my school and tell my staff my experience in Mutala School in order to put into practice as many things as possible.

I don’t say goodbye because I

hope to carry out a project together and have the opportunity to show my students your amazing school, teachers and pupils you have.

Kiitos!!!

María from Villena-Villajoyosa😉

Mª Cruz García December 2022

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Greetings from Maria

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