In the remote southern border region of Kashgar, Xinjiang, there's a teacher with unwavering passion and steadfast faith in education. Dedicated to bridging the gap of knowledge for local students, Maidiniyeti • Mamuti remains deeply rooted in this small south Xinjiang city. She's a proud teacher at Kashgar Open University.

Deeply committed to the teaching profession and open education

Maidiniyeti • Mamuti, who is 54 years old this year, began her career in education in July 1990. Over the last 33 years, she has held various roles in the educational field, including teacher, class counselor, and educational manager. To forge a closer bond with her students, she makes it a point to understand every aspect of their lives. She frequently moves between the student dormitory and the classroom, getting to know each student's family background, personality, and interests. To her colleagues, she's a dependable elder sister and a seasoned mentor. To her students, she's both a friend and family.

Maidiniyeti is deeply committed to the philosophy of 'emphasising teaching and investing affection into her instruction.' She teaches with heart and nurtures her students with genuine care. Due to her exceptional efforts, she has earned titles such as 'Advanced Worker', 'Advanced Individual in National Unity', 'Regional Outstanding Communist Party Member', among many other honours..

Maidiniyeti inspires students' aspirations for the future and guides their path forward with her exemplary conduct in life, learning, and teaching.

Unequivocally maintaining national unity at full stretch

In her daily work and life, Maidiniyeti consistently emphasises the importance of mutual respect, support, and sincerity between teachers and students. She actively participates in the school's National Unity Education Month activities and often dedicates her spare time to promoting the Party's ethnic and religious policies. Through these efforts, she instills in her students a deep sense of belonging to the Chinese national community.

Devoted to education and building a soul harbour for students

In the face of numerous complex challenges as a class counselor, Maidiniyeti radiates not only a motherly affection but also unparalleled diligence. Her enthusiasm and strong sense of responsibility have the power to thaw any icy barriers within her students. In doing so, she creates a sanctuary for the souls of students from all ethnic backgrounds. She firmly believes that education is an emotional endeavour, meaning that a teacher must truly understand and empathise with the emotions and moods of their students.

Maidiniyeti regularly engages in one-on-one conversations with her students, offering them psychological counseling when needed. She also keeps a close bond with the parents of her students. At the end of each semester, she pens a personal letter to each parent. In these letters, she shares updates on their child’s progress, the school environment, and offers a holistic evaluation of the student’s overall performance. Upon reading her thoughtful notes, both students and parents are deeply moved, with the former gaining insights and the latter feeling a sense of pride in their children’s progress.

Maidiniyeti has dedicated her life to the teaching profession over the years. She has earned the trust of her students through her genuine enthusiasm and sincerity. Her profound love for education has inspired them, illuminating their paths in life.

By OUC News Network