The Teachers' Association, founded by the Teachers' Federation, chose to bestow the honor on teacher Esti Ohana, thanks to her great investment in students, their families, and the community: "A great privilege has fallen to my lot. I am happy to represent the city of Tirat Carmel and Degania School, and to be a representative of the teachers."
Estee Ohana:
There are no words to describe the excitement and immense sense of pride I feel. I am honored and happy to represent the city of Tirat Carmel and Degania School, and to be a representative of the teachers. For me, being an educator means touching the souls of the students, inspiring trust and mutual respect in them, enhancing their sense of protection and capability, and doing everything in my power to help them spread their wings.
Pride for the education system in Tirat Carmel: Esti Ohana, a teacher from the Degania Aliza Arbili School, was chosen to light a torch at the 12 Independence Day ceremony on behalf of the Teachers' Association, a founding member of the Teachers' Federation. Ohana was chosen as one of 77 educationists from across the country who will light a torch at the ceremony to be held on the eve of the 30th Independence Day, April 1, in Pavilion XNUMX - Expo Complex, Tel Aviv.
The Teachers' Association stated that Ohana was honored to highlight her great investment in students, their families and the school community, as well as her beneficial influence, the values she instills in them and the connections she creates. Edna David, Deputy Secretary General of the Teachers' Association and Chairwoman of the Haifa and Surrounding District, added that Ohana's selection "is a great source of pride for the school and the city of Tirat Carmel."
Director of the Education Department, Zion Sodri:
The choice of Este Ohana is moving and heartwarming, and gives expression to the educational, pedagogical and ethical work at Tirat Carmel in general, and at the Degania School in particular. A great source of pride for all of us, for the city and its residents, and for the entire education system.
🇮🇱 Respect!

Great respect to Esti and our entire city, may God bless you and, if there is room, good luck down the road 🙏🏾❤🤡🤠💜💙🥳 And a happy Purim indeed.
She was my teacher in elementary school at Yigal Alon School 24 years ago. A woman with a huge heart, who cares about students, teaches values, empowers the weak, there is no one like you, teacher Esti!!! One and only
Well done to the teacher, I wish there were more like her!!!
Good morning to you. Congratulations to you, Mrs. Esti Ohana. Congratulations to you, teacher. May there be more like her. Tirat Carmel is pride.
Indeed, there is no one more deserving than her to light a torch on Independence Day, an educator in every sense of the word, speaking at eye level to everyone, humble and respectful, loved by all, the students have earned you and we have earned you at Tirat Carmel♥️
Dear Esti♥️
The proof that nothing stands in the way of will.
A wise, strong woman, giving your all to the students as if they were your own children. The right choice for the right person. Blessed are you and blessed are the students and parents who have you. Continue your blessed work.
I salute you, Shapo🎩
Fortunately, the face of most people in the
You're right, Nazima, she deserves it. Tell me, Nazima, why are you limping?
Well done, she seems kind-hearted with a huge heart.
Well done, great pride for Tirat Carmel.
Dear Esti, I had the privilege, as a former chairman of the workers' committee, to get to know you up close. I have always loved you and your good and noble qualities. You are an amazing woman, humble, kind-hearted, generous and beloved, always respectful. I have often told the employees that it is fun to meet a respectful woman like you. You deserve and deserve to be respected, a symbol and an example for all of us.
Love you very much, Yoav Blass