Yesterday, Mayor Brian Mock welcomed Ukrainian Parliament Member Volodymyr Voronov, Ukrainian Olympic Gold Medalist Lilia Podkopayeva, and members of the Ukrainian Congress Committee to the City of Chamblee.
Mayor Mock had previously met Deputy Voronov on a recent visit to Kyiv.
Deputy Voronov was on an official visit to Washington this week and made a stop in metro Atlanta prior to returning home to Ukraine. In Parliament, he serves on the Committee on Education, Science and Innovation, and has a passion for early childhood education.
The delegation met at Doraville United Elementary School where they were greeted by City of Doraville Mayor Joseph Geierman, DeKalb Board of Education Member Anna Hill and Regional Superintendent Melanie Pearch. They were provided an informative tour by Principal Dr. Jesse Berger, had an opportunity to interact with students, and ask questions to teachers.
"It was an honor to observe the engagement between teachers, Dr. Berger, and Deputy Voronov as they shared educational strategies. Doraville United is clearly student-centered, quality-driven, and community based," stated School Board Member Hill.
Following the visit to the elementary school, the delegation toured The Goddard School in Chamblee, with owner Akshi Naik. To their surprise, but in typical Chamblee spirit, the staff and parents had organized a book and toy drive for the children of Ukraine.
"I was amazed at all they had collected with 24 hours notice. I asked that they open their school to us, in return they opened their hearts to the kids of Ukraine," stated Mayor Mock. "Love for your fellow man transcends all boundaries."
The afternoon concluded with a visit to Chamblee City Hall where the Mayor and members of the delegation discussed ideas for future partnerships.
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