Drobek, a graduate of the University of Warsaw’s Department of Applied Linguistics, has worked at the school since 2004.
She has authored more than 70 publications for educators, co-authored two e-books on innovation and countering disinformation that have been translated internationally, and serves as a mentor for teachers working with several leading Polish educational foundations.
In its citation, the Global Teacher Prize described Drobek as "one of Poland’s most decorated and influential educators," highlighting her work in inclusive education, student empowerment and global citizenship.
"With over 25 years of teaching experience, Drobek has transformed thousands of lives through her innovative language instruction, creative arts projects, and unwavering commitment to equality, empathy, and excellence," it added.
The foundation said her teaching approach treats language learning as a tool for building empathy, using authentic texts, debates, music, film and digital tools.
According to the foundation, her methods have been adopted by 145 high schools across Poland.
"She turns classrooms into communities of empathy, empowering young people to become bridge-builders in a divided world," the citation also said.
Established in 2014, the Global Teacher Prize aims to raise the profile of the teaching profession and recognise educators who have had a significant impact on their students and communities.
The accolade comes with USD 1 million in cash and is often informally described as the "Nobel Prize for teaching."