At Hiba Academy Nantong, Grade 11 pupil Erika embodies transformative leadership. The Chinese-Danish pupil once struggled with maths until personalised small-class teaching unlocked her potential. "Teachers here notice exactly where you need help. This personalised attention helped my maths skills improve dramatically within a year," she says.
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Her leadership awakening came through a Model United Nations conference. "Facing global peers shattered my confidence but revealed growth areas," she reflects.
As the House Captain, she bridged cultures by listening - discovering that "true leadership helps others find their place."
Now running a pottery co-curricular activity, she adapts her teaching to younger pupils. "It's not about being the loudest," she notes, "but making every voice heard."
Erika's journey proves real leadership is not about shining alone – it is about empowering others to glow brighter. At Hiba, she's learned to refract light like a prism, creating new possibilities for all.
