Hendrik Agur left the position of director of the vocational education center. He says it was his decision, but also an agreement with the Ministry of Education. It was necessary to bring calm to the school.
Did anyone force him to leave? Agur says there was no direct pressure. But the school received many complaints. Some complaints were serious, others were not. This made the work difficult. The agreement was a reasonable solution.
Did Agur receive money for trips he did not take? Yes, it was a mistake. He is repaying the money. He says it was an old habit he simply followed. Now he knows it was wrong.
Why is he leaving? One reason is Estonian-language education. Many students and teachers do not speak Estonian. This makes changes difficult. Agur says the changes were necessary but may have been too fast.
Many teachers left because they did not meet the requirements. Agur says it is a difficult time but necessary. The Estonian language is important in Estonia.
Agur lives in Ida-Viru County and loves the place. He says the work was hard but interesting. Now he is looking for a new job. He believes he still has something to offer Ida-Viru County.
Does he regret the decision? No, he says it was the right decision. He is ready for new challenges.