Graduates

TFQ Alumni

The path of an alumnus is a continuation of their contribution to systemic changes in the best interests of children. The alumni community offers opportunities for professional and personal growth, as well as a circle of like-minded peers. It is guided by the mission and values of the Foundation.

First Cohort TFQ 2023 – 2025

Abai Sibanbaу

Computer Science teacher

Abai Sibanbaу

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Educator

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Shakhtinsk town

@abaysib

Aqerke Katibek

English teacher

Aqerke Katibek

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Educator

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Shakhtinsk town

"Participating in the TFQ program was a new milestone for me both as a teacher and as a person. It also made me realize how important it is to be in a supportive environment."

Akzhol Monkebay

Geography teacher

Akzhol Monkebay

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Graduate in Geography and Nature Management

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Novouyenka village

Alina Smakotina

Biology teacher

Alina Smakotina

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Biotechnology

Current Employment

Program management

Region of placement

Abay town

"Participating in the program was a highly transformative experience for me. I reflected deeply, tested the strength of my values, and learned something new every day. This has shaped me both as a person and as a professional"

Anuar Kabdulkak

Physics teacher

Anuar Kabdulkak

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Education

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Abaу town

@archy__ak

Asem Kaireden

Chemistry teacher

Asem Kaireden

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Educator

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Gabiden Mustafin village

Bakytzhan Tulegenov

History teacher

Bakytzhan Tulegenov

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Educator

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Balkhash city

"Participating in the program, first of all, taught me to live within an organization full of values and to work and teach in a place where I had never lived before. My worldview and my relationships with people have completely changed"

Gulzhiyan Zhanyeva

Russian Language teacher

Gulzhiyan Zhanyeva

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Educator

Current Employment

Entrepreneurship

Region of placement

Abaу town

"Children are the most honest and kind-hearted people."

@gulzhiyan.zhaniyeva

Zhandos Aidarkhanov

Computer Science teacher

Zhandos Aidarkhanov

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

IT Engineer

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Gabiden Mustafin village

Yergali Zhannur

Geography teacher

Yergali Zhannur

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Economics

Current Employment

Community building

Region of placement

Abay town

"In class I realized the system can change by starting small: hearing a child, giving choice, believing. Big shifts in education are born in quiet yet meaningful moments of trust and dialogue"

@love.zhannur

Kamila Akimzhan

Geography teacher

Kamila Akimzhan

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Project Manager

Current Employment

Educational Research

Region of placement

Novodolinsky village

"The program develops not only professional skills rooted in values but also personal qualities. Its key advantage is continuous learning. It also gave me valuable knowledge and a supportive community"

@kamilakimzhan

Madina Seidakhmet

English teacher

Madina Seidakhmet

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Graduate in Education

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Gabiden Mustafin village

"Participation in the program gave me friends and partners with shared interests, as well as support on the path to quality learning. And our community has become a source of inspiration and friendship"

@madnella__

Maiya Kozhanazarova

Kazakh Language teacher

Maiya Kozhanazarova

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Educator

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Novodolinsky village

"TFQ was a turning point in my career. The program taught me to show leadership through action, believe in students' potential, and value the power of achieving goals together. It gave me trust, inspiration, and new opportunities"

@maiya_3112

Nazerke Akhan

Biology teacher

Nazerke Akhan

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Graduate in Education

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Novodolinsky village

"I received the priceless love of children, a close-knit community, and new knowledge. Two years of working in a school with a different culture expanded my horizons. Every small achievement became valuable and motivated me to try even harder for the children"

@abishevann

Nazira Kenesova

Physics teacher

Nazira Kenesova

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Graduate in Mechanical Engineering

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Gabiden Mustafin village

"TFQ made me a more confident, adaptable, and self-aware teacher and leader, showing me the value of education for driving change in society"

Nailyam Tokhtamova

Biology teacher

Nailyam Tokhtamova

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Biological Sciences Graduate

Current Employment

Project Management

Region of placement

Shakhtinsk town

"I learned leadership. In these 2 years I had many opportunities: I spoke publicly, joined podcasts, shared about the program, and with fellows started projects, turned ideas into reality, and discovered new opportunities"

@lemonishgirl

Nurzhigit Kurbonov

Biology teacher

Nurzhigit Kurbonov

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Graduate in Education

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Novouzenka village

"Two years in TFQ have greatly changed me. They helped me grow up and develop in many ways. I learned to maintain stability during uncertain times. The program gave me the courage to become the teacher I once dreamed of being"

@n.u.r_teacher

Nurzada Bakytzhan

Biology teacher

Nurzada Bakytzhan

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Educator

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Balkhash city

Raiymbek Kadіrov

History teacher

Raiymbek Kadіrov

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Civil Servant

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Abay town

"Participation in the program opened many opportunities for me, but the most important one was to share my experience and knowledge with students. I hope my lessons and projects were truly useful and meaningful for them"

@kraymers

Sayyora Narkulova

Geography teacher

Sayyora Narkulova

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Educator

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Konyrat village

"Knowledge gained and friends' support gave me wings. I learned to trust myself and understand children. I realized the value of leadership, honesty, and partnership, and that asking questions is never shameful"

Saya Yesmakhan

Kazakh Language teacher

Saya Yesmakhan

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Graduate in Education

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Konyrat village

@yesmakhans

Ulbosyn Sarsenbay

Kazakh Language teacher

Ulbosyn Sarsenbay

Life before Teach for Qazaqstan

Journalism

Current Employment

Education

Region of placement

Novodolinsky village

Alumni are diverse leaders who have completed a two-year leadership program. They are driven to ensure that all children have access to the education, opportunities, and support they need to realize their full potential.

TFQ Alumni

First Cohort TFQ 2023 – 2025

"Participating in the TFQ program was a new milestone for me both as a teacher and as a person. It also made me realize how important it is to be in a supportive environment."

"Participating in the program was a highly transformative experience for me. I reflected deeply, tested the strength of my values, and learned something new every day. This has shaped me both as a person and as a professional"

"Participating in the program, first of all, taught me to live within an organization full of values and to work and teach in a place where I had never lived before. My worldview and my relationships with people have completely changed"

"Children are the most honest and kind-hearted people."

"In class I realized the system can change by starting small: hearing a child, giving choice, believing. Big shifts in education are born in quiet yet meaningful moments of trust and dialogue"

"The program develops not only professional skills rooted in values but also personal qualities. Its key advantage is continuous learning. It also gave me valuable knowledge and a supportive community"

"Participation in the program gave me friends and partners with shared interests, as well as support on the path to quality learning. And our community has become a source of inspiration and friendship"

"TFQ was a turning point in my career. The program taught me to show leadership through action, believe in students' potential, and value the power of achieving goals together. It gave me trust, inspiration, and new opportunities"

"I received the priceless love of children, a close-knit community, and new knowledge. Two years of working in a school with a different culture expanded my horizons. Every small achievement became valuable and motivated me to try even harder for the children"

"TFQ made me a more confident, adaptable, and self-aware teacher and leader, showing me the value of education for driving change in society"

"I learned leadership. In these 2 years I had many opportunities: I spoke publicly, joined podcasts, shared about the program, and with fellows started projects, turned ideas into reality, and discovered new opportunities"

"Two years in TFQ have greatly changed me. They helped me grow up and develop in many ways. I learned to maintain stability during uncertain times. The program gave me the courage to become the teacher I once dreamed of being"

"Participation in the program opened many opportunities for me, but the most important one was to share my experience and knowledge with students. I hope my lessons and projects were truly useful and meaningful for them"

"Knowledge gained and friends' support gave me wings. I learned to trust myself and understand children. I realized the value of leadership, honesty, and partnership, and that asking questions is never shameful"

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