The idea to start my own language school, and later a preschool, came to me while working in an elementary school.

I felt that much more could be achieved in working with children, and I saw myself in a more open system of learning and education.

Our educational system evolves slowly and with uncertainty, and it is up to us—individuals and enthusiasts—to make fundamental and confident changes.

Belief in a better tomorrow and change. A strong team of people who support each other both professionally and personally.

Success is a relative concept when working with children and parents.

Grades are not a measure of success, nor is money. The results of what we do in our preschool and language school become visible only years later when children grow up and become independent in many ways.

The story of Vrabac is, in fact, a story about both little and big people.

So, people come first—without them, Vrabac would not be what it is today.

Through countless interactions in my professional environment, I have learned that development and leadership cannot exist without:

• Respect and appreciation
• Understanding individuals
• Care and love for everyone on the team

What has also proven important is that everyone needs a sense of security and support in their workplace.

Communication is crucial in all aspects of our work—starting with open communication within the team. This mindset has helped us many times resolve uncomfortable situations and improve our skills in communicating with children, parents, and families.

When we welcome a new educator, we always strive to guide them in understanding our approach and internal communication.

Communication with children is extremely important, and we regularly discuss our observations at team meetings to enhance our interactions and relationships with them.

We also pay close attention to how we communicate with parents—ensuring it is balanced and sufficient. The current trend of Viber parent groups can be a slippery slope, creating significant pressure for both parents and educators.

We live and work in times of frequent, sudden, and inevitable changes, and with that come numerous challenges.

Lifelong learning is the path my team and I follow. Adapting to change is certainly another key lesson, along with maintaining an open heart and mind, and having plenty of patience.

Here, I would highlight one of the most valuable tools in Montessori pedagogy—observation. It is the foundation of every science.

Every Montessori teacher and educator training places special emphasis on observation.

Believe me, it is a real challenge to simply observe children without interfering in what they are doing, even when we know that with our help, they could complete a task more quickly.

This has taught me patience—not just in working with children but also with adults.

We all need opportunities to learn from our own mistakes, through personal experience.

After twelve years of business leadership, I believe the three key things are:

• Dedicate yourself fully to what you do.
• Develop and nurture good communication—both internally and externally.
• Accept change and adapt to it appropriately.