From the start of the pandemic until now that everyone's slowly coming back to school, a lot of things have changed. People have started to face numerous new responsibilities and had to adapt to new circumstances and routines; everything, from lessons to other social events, began to take place online, via Zoom. Our lives have changed almost completely! Thus, we all have our new stories and experiences during these times, and our psychologist at GZAAT, Keti Mosashvili, is no exception.
Interviewer: You have been a part of the GZAAT community for a long time. Could you please say a few words about your experience and how it has changed since last year?
Keti Mosashvili: I have been working in GZAAT since 2007. Initially, I was part-time, but since the junior high program was added, I have full involvement in many processes at school. My job here at school keeps me motivated, is challenging, and always requires updated knowledge and expertise since I deal with the most "turbulent" age group in a good sense. Since last year, there have been a few, but still challenging, even difficult times with some students, families, and teacher-student relationships. Nothing unusual and unexpected in this pandemic situation.
Interviewer: Before the pandemic, students would always come to you to talk. Does that still happen? Has it changed in any way?
Keti Mosashvili: I would divide students' referrals into phases: initially (last spring), the majority of students were in the transition period and adjusting the logistics and schedules, which required action. But after the summer and starting the fall semester in Zoom, that became a little problematic for some students. So since Fall, I have a bunch of students having regular Zoom counseling with me.
Interviewer: And, from these encounters, do you think students have changed or been affected by the pandemic?
Keti Mosashvili: Absolutely! The most problematic, I would say, is their daily routine. They have adjusted to waking up 15 minutes before the online classes, and sometimes they (very few, of course) even attend lying in their beds. Now, being back to school requires a good sleep schedule, good organizational skills, and much more. But, I would say they are already adjusting well back in-person classes.
Interviewer: Since the start of the pandemic, there have been responsibilities that people started to face that they've never had to before. Do you think there are new responsibilities that you have at school or now that the students are slowly coming back?
Keti Mosashvili: Yes, I am monitoring hallways during breaks so that students have distance and wear masks properly. I need to mention that we have amazing kids at school. Only 1-2 weeks of an adjustment period and now almost all of them are following the regulations, not only during the breaks but during the classes. I also have closer communication with parents because they also are affected by the pandemic and sometimes need some guidance.
As you can see, Keti Mas's schedule and responsibilities have changed a lot, and still, she is doing everything she can to support students (and parents, too) and assist them in every way she can, and we should appreciate her commitment and impact, and, hopefully, soon, everything will go back to normal.
Edited by Mariam Khaduri
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