Interview with Sasa
Sasa, a mentor and drama teacher at the Csányi Foundation, received the Ágoston Attila Award at the Guidance Festival in April. On this occasion, an interview was conducted with her by SONLINE – the Somogy County News Portal. In the interview, Sasa talks about the impact Ágoston Attila, her former colleague, had on her, from whom she learned a lot both professionally and personally. She emphasizes how the teaching profession gives meaning to her life, particularly through her work in talent management. She highlights the importance of drama pedagogy, which she considers an effective tool in developing young people’s personalities, increasing their emotional intelligence, and building community. She proudly shares her achievements and reflects on the enduring pedagogical values that remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.
You can read the full interview with her here: link.
Next, you can read Sasa’s profile, which explains why she was awarded the Ágoston Attila Award:
Sasa has been working with the Foundation since 2006. Initially as a drama educator, she also joined the team as a mentor in 2007. In addition to her teaching diploma, she holds various professional qualifications, such as communication, talent development expert, and secondary school drama teacher. She is a member of the team involved in the selection process, has been correcting and evaluating reading comprehension tests for the current grade level for years, and participates in their preparation as well. She is an innovative personality, credited with launching the Poetry and Prose Recitation Festival in Kaposvár in 2023, and it was through her idea and leadership that the Foundation’s first-ever reunion of former supported students and their families took place at the Guidance Festival in 2023.
She has been loyal to the Foundation, carrying out her work with complete dedication and passion for 17 years. Almost without exception, the young people in her first group graduated and successfully completed the Guidance Program. In addition to her mentor colleagues, former students from her group also recommended her for the award, on behalf of the entire group.