When teachers strike for weeks, millions of our children stay at home. When they have gone to school, they have learned little because teachers have had a protracted dispute.
In the last seven years, there have been eight strikes or strike threats, timed to be as disruptive as possible in the school calendar.
But one kenyan teacher has stood out among 4000 participants across the world to bag Ksh 100 million as the best global teacher when he gained fame and also touched many souls after it emerged that he donated 80% of his pay to less fortunate learners.
It was with thunderous applause that this professor of physics and mathematics received a $ 1 million(108 million) prize at the 5th Annual Dubai Prize Teacher Prize presented by Hugh Jackman .
” I’m here just because of what my students accomplished ,” said Tabichi during his speech. ” This prize gives them a chance and tells the world they can do it all .”
Aged 36, this professional teacher is passionate about his job and is known for being totally devoted to his students. Engaged, he was among 10 other finalistsand won it hands down.
He is the best teacher in the world. One thing that does not surprise much when we look at his career!
Peter Tabichi preferred to turn his back on modern, equipped institutions for a Keriko secondary school in Kenya’s Pwani village. Overcrowded and poorly equipped, the school brings together students who are orphans , with only one parent, or who live in conditions of extreme poverty.
All these obstacles did not stop him, on the contrary. These difficulties have pushed him to do everything possible to ensure a future for his students. He pays 80% of his monthly salary to underprivileged students so that they can buy books, uniforms …
” Her dedication, hard work and belief in her students’ talent has helped her school, in a remote and resource-poor rural area, win the Best School Award at the National Interscholastic Science Competitions, ” a statement said. from the Varkey Foundation, organizer of the contest.
His work is not in vain, he already sees the results of all his efforts. Indeed, some of his students stand out for their excellent work at international science competitions. ” Africa will produce scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs whose names will one day be famous around the world, and girls will play an important role in this story, ” he said in his speech of thanks.
We have not finished hearing about Peter Tabichi and his work … that’s for sure!