精东影业

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan 鈥� For Gyulsina Baisova, education has always been more than a profession. It鈥檚 a mission rooted in purpose and innovation. 

A graduate of 精东影业鈥檚 MA in Education and Innovation (EDIN) program, Baisova said the experience redefined her career, expanded her vision and deepened her commitment to educational transformation.

鈥淚 am a dedicated educator, curriculum designer and changemaker,鈥� she said. 鈥淭he EDIN program at 精东影业 Tashkent didn鈥檛 just shape my professional identity 鈥� it revolutionized how I view teaching, learning and leadership.鈥�

A Mission Rooted in Innovation

Before enrolling in the program, Baisova had already founded a successful learning center in Tashkent and led several social initiatives supporting underserved youth. Yet she still felt a need to grow 鈥� a need that led her to the EDIN program.

鈥淓nrolling in the program became a cornerstone of my professional growth,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t gave me the tools, perspective and community to scale my impact.鈥�

Baisova discovered Webster through a friend and was drawn to EDIN after speaking with the program鈥檚 leadership. The program stood out to her for its interdisciplinary approach.

鈥淯nlike many narrowly focused degrees, EDIN welcomes individuals from diverse fields,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t equips you not just to teach, but to lead, innovate and create meaningful change across sectors.鈥�

Finding Purpose in the EDIN Experience

While still a student, Baisova was appointed deputy program leader. Shortly after graduation, she began leading both the MA in Education and Innovation and the BA in Education Studies programs. Even after relocating to the United States, she continued her involvement as an adjunct professor and international project contributor.

鈥淚鈥檝e experienced this program as a student, leader and faculty member,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 truly life-changing. It gives you the confidence and clarity to thrive in today鈥檚 evolving educational landscape.鈥�

From Local Initiatives to Global Impact

Baisova鈥檚 long-term goal is to establish a global education hub that is accessible, inclusive and aligned with the demands of the 21st century. She is especially focused on incorporating AI literacy and STEM education into under-resourced communities.

鈥淚 want to build scalable models that empower learners everywhere with critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and leadership skills,鈥� she said.

She is now working to launch a new learning hub in the United States that reflects this mission, with a stronger emphasis on emerging technologies, social innovation and global collaboration.

Putting Vision into Practice

According to Baisova, the EDIN program gave her the practical tools needed to bring these ideas to life.

鈥淭his program doesn鈥檛 just teach theory; it immerses you in innovation, practice and global perspectives,鈥� she said.

Courses such as Creativity and Innovation, Design Thinking and Global Citizenship gave her frameworks she now applies to curriculum development and leadership in social entrepreneurship. The Capstone course, she said, was especially influential.

鈥淚t introduced me to building a digital portfolio, an experience that transformed how I document and share my professional growth,鈥� she said.

Mentorship and Meaningful Connection

Much of Baisova鈥檚 development during the program was shaped by mentorship, particularly from

鈥淗e saw my potential even when I didn鈥檛,鈥� she said. 鈥淗is belief in me pushed me to rise beyond what I thought possible. He wasn鈥檛 just a professor; he became a lifelong mentor.鈥�

Baisova said another lasting benefit of the EDIN program was the professional network it helped her build.

鈥淚 connected with educators, tech innovators, business leaders and changemakers 鈥� all driven by a shared passion for shaping the future of education,鈥� she said. Many of these relationships have grown into collaborations and long-term professional partnerships.

A Launchpad for Transformative Leadership

For Baisova, EDIN was more than an academic program. It was a launchpad.

鈥淭his is not a traditional master鈥檚 degree,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a space where you鈥檙e challenged, inspired and empowered to lead transformative change.鈥�

Her advice for prospective students is clear: 鈥淚f you鈥檙e looking for a program that pushes you to grow and equips you to lead with purpose 鈥� EDIN is exactly where you need to be.鈥�

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