Teacher couple supports students affected by earthquake in a container classroom

In Hatay, while efforts are underway to heal the wounds of quake victims, a teacher couple came up with a wonderful idea for students whose education was interrupted by the devastating quakes of Feb. 6.

Sibel Gümüş and Erhan Gümüş turned a container into a classroom and started preparing students for the high school entrance exam.

In the container classroom where a total of eight volunteer teachers, many students are working hard to succeed despite the traumatizing events they have gone through.

Sibel Gümüş, normally a teacher at Cumhuriyet Elementary School in Samandağ, said that education must continue no matter what.

Stressing that they will do their best for the students, Gümüş stated they will continue to be there for them until the end.

“There is fear in the eyes of the children, but there is also a great amount of hope. When you look into their eyes, you forget everything. I hope they all reach their goals and get into the high school they want,” she added.

Stating that she will continue studying for the exam no matter what, Temizkan thanked their teachers and everyone who sent them aid materials and containers.