Teacher Appreciation: An Inside Job

Annually, on October 5th, it is International Teacher's Day. Interestingly, what I notice every year, since becoming a teacher in 2022, is that teachers (and we can add education NGOs/NPOs, because usually former teachers work there) all over social media celebrate each other more that the rest of the world actually knows about and appreciates... Continue Reading →

Thoughts of a Matric Teacher 2.0

Congratulations to all the matriculants who have not only passed but have also achieved their version of success. I find that very important because nationally, the bar for success is quite low so really a large majority can succeed, but those who aim for the moon 🌙 and almost touch it are the ones who... Continue Reading →

Teacher Marking (Mourning) Experience

As I reflect on this past term, all the late nights, all the planning, all the extra classes, all the intervention classes (only for learners who need extra, individual attention one-on-one or smaller groups) and all the parent meetings. Myself and probably so many teachers across the country, maybe even across the world, are always... Continue Reading →

Thoughts on Teacher Mentorship

Mentorship is a sacred relationship which takes a lot of effort. Too be honest a bit more effort than I thought. I've always known that I'm a person who is happy to share my own personal experiences in hopes that it will help or even empower someone else. That's always been one-shots/once off, mentorship for... Continue Reading →

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