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School: Seanamarena high schoolBased: Soweto, Gauteng I am Dimakatso Mzizi a 27-year-old Geography, Tourism and English teacher. I currently teach grades 8, 10,11, and 12 in a public school, I have 3 years of teaching experience, and I hold a degree in psychology as well as a PGCE. I am a dedicated individual, reliable and […]

School: Letsatsing Science Secondary SchoolBased: Mmabatho – Mahikeng, North West I have six years of teaching experience, started my career in 2018 as a young and enthusiastic educator. I possess excellent administration skills, thorough knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, as well as proficiency in minute-taking and extensive experience liaising with stakeholders. Further, I have […]

School: Thutong Primary SchoolBased: Mafikeng, North West My name is Kelebogile Motlogelwa. I am a foundation phase teacher holding a BEd in Foundation Phase and I also have an Honors Degree in Educational Management and Leadership. I have been teaching for five years now and I love it.I currently teach at Thutong Primary School in […]

School: Mahikaneng Primary SchoolBased: Kuruman, Northern Cape I became a teacher because I had a desire to positively impact the lives of children. My goals have always been to advocate for continuous lifelong learning and to expand the role of parents in children’s education. My vision for South African education was and still is, seeing […]

School: Pescodia Primary SchoolBased: Kimberley, Northern Cape I am a Bachelor of Education graduate from Sol Plaatje University. I specialised in Mathematics, English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language and Natural Science and Technology. I have been tutoring Mathematics from the time I was a student and I currently still work as a tutor. I […]

School: Dibeng Sa Tsebo Primary SchoolBased: Botshabelo, Free State I, Mamojaki Mohaladi always wanted to be make a difference in other people’s lives. When I was in grade 11 and deciding on which career to take, one of the aspects that I wanted as a career is to make a difference in other people’s life’s […]

School: Mabje A Kgoro Primary SchoolBased: Tzaneen Bolobedu South, Limpopo Mamoledi Winny Shai is a Young vibrant educator who believes that quality education is the back bone of the country and every child is a national asset. I was born to learn, teach, and lead. Teaching being a stakeholders profession this is where I belong […]

School: Oval North High SchoolBased: Mitchell’s Plain, Western Cape Biography of Michael Sterksen My passion for teaching comes from my grade 11 year, where the school that I was attending ran a tutoring program for learners struggling with Mathematics and Physical Science. I was part of the program and the two educators that helped us […]

School: Tlakula Secondary SchoolBased: Kwa-Thema, Gauteng I, Mpho Adelaide Tsikwana have always been an advocate for change, growth and positivity, hence I felt that the best place to instil all of that is in the classroom where the future leaders of this country are. Teaching has always been a passion of mine ever since I […]

Mthokozisi Mseleku, preferrably known as Mthoko, is a certified Apple Teacher who teaches with, amongst other LTSMs, an Apple TV and iPad in the classroom. He is an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of working in the high school education fraternity. He is skilled in teaching Geography FET (including Social Sciences GET). Moreover, Mthoko […]

School: Beacon CollegeBased: Malalane, Mpumalanga Nonkululeko Mthimunye is a young professional female educator at Beacon College, a private school located in Malelane, Mpumalanga.I have been teaching Geography and Tourism from grade 10-12 for the past 4 years. In May 2022 I was promoted to being a departmental head as a result of my hardwork and […]

School: Matsepe Primary SchoolBased: Tafelkop, Mpumalanga I’m Sean Gift Matji, one person who grew up in a rural disadvantaged village called Senotlelo in Mpumalanga. I had a passion for teaching from an early age, and I had to follow this passion in order to improve black life through education.My goal of interest in this teaching […]

School: Musa Secondary SchoolBased: Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga My name is Sphiwe Thwala, male aged 25 years, I hold BCom Financial Science and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education both attained at the University of Pretoria. I have an extensive experience in corporate with over 2 years experience and over 2 years experience in teaching and mentorship. I […]

School: Phillip Mtywaku SSSBased: King Williams Town, Eastern Cape I am Takatso Goodwill Phohlo, from the Eastern Cape ,I am currently working as a teacher at Xolani SSS, where I am considering myself not only just as a teacher but change maker as well as a beacon of hope for the children of the community […]

School: Marobathota high schoolBased: Polokwane, Limpopo Tumelo Cathreen Sodi is a 29 year old female teacher at Marobathota High School who obtained BeEd at University of Limpopo. My love for teaching emanates from the love of nurturing children, more especially those who are termed less gifted. My greatest strength is my patience to deal with […]

School: Hayfields Primary SchoolBased: Hayfields, Pietermaritzburg I consider myself as a change agent and thus I became a teacher out of the desire to see impactful and inclusive development across Africa. I realised one the most impactful ways on achieving this is through the Education sector and teaching with the intent of creating critical thinkers. […]

School: Saint Andrews School for BoysBased: Bloemfontein, Free State A 27-year-old Educator who regards education as a service with integrity and moral ethics. My best hope for Education in South Africa is that we may lead as compassionate individuals and know that we hold the power of influence within ourselves and that we help shape […]

On 15 October 2022 Teachers CAN hosted its inaugural Teachers CAN Exchange. It has been two weeks since we met in person at the Teachers CAN Exchange. What a wonderful experience that was being able to share with you the findings of the study we embarked on in 2021: An examination of young teacher experiences. Available […]

Last year, we undertook a study that explores how young teachers in South Africa understand their experiences, issues, challenges, and aspirations relative to our Teachers CAN manifesto. With the ultimate aim of bringing together different role players in the education sector to create a common understanding and base from which to work together with young […]

SUMMARY Teachers Change Agent Network (Teachers CAN) is a DG Murray Trust (DGMT) initiative with a vision of seeing young teachers play a vital role in the education ecosystem. The network was established from the understanding that young teachers often enter the profession with high levels of motivation to enable every child in South Africa […]

By Andisiwe Hlungwane and Mienke Steytler The impact of COVID-19 on the South African education system is indisputable and, as schools reopen today, the Teachers’ Change Agent Network (Teachers CAN) believes that the opportunity for change lies with teachers. Teachers have always held the future of children in their hands, but never has this been […]

Over the years there has been a growing concern about the rate at which young teachers are leaving the teaching profession. The reason for this occurrence is well documented and some of the key issues that keep coming up are:  1.       Poor compensation when balanced against the expectations of the job  2.      Limited support for further […]

School: Bela Bela Secondary SchoolBased: Bele-Bela, Limpopo  I am an enthusiastic and active young teacher who wants to occupy space and cement herself. I want to grab every opportunity that will allow me to bring about change in the community and society at large. I believe in learner-centred education and education as a way of […]

School: St Augustine’s R.C Primary SchoolBased: Parow, Western Cape My name is Bhongo Lesizwe Mkonto, a 27-year-old from Khayelitsha. I studied BEd: Foundation Phase at UNISA. I am currently a grade 2 teacher at St Augustine’s R.C Primary School. I firmly believed in my natural ability hence I become a teacher. Because I saw the […]