Tshepiso Motloung

I became a teacher because I believe education has the power to change lives and uplift communities. Growing up in a rural area, I saw how a dedicated teacher can inspire learners to dream beyond their circumstances. Teaching gives me an opportunity to guide young minds, build confidence, and develop skills that will help learners […]

I am Mosikili Matshwana Christinah, a Grade R educator at Mphatlalatsane Combined School in Qwaqwa. My teaching journey started when I got an ECD learnership in 2006, but I have pushed myself to the level of an Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development and Learning. I am presently registered for a Master’s Degree in the […]

My name is Nomsa Tshabalala, a 30-year-old young lady who started her journey as a teacher back in 2019. So far, I have been having the best journey of my life, and I love the influence I have in making a difference in every child’s life. I am a very passionate educator driven by a […]

I was born and raised in a very poor family background, so I don’t want to see any child experience what I have gone through. The education profession is the best-suited career for me because I will have the opportunity to groom and develop Children holistically in our communiThe best way to eradicate poverty in […]

I am an educationist by calling, not by coincidence. I became a teacher because I believe education is the most powerful equaliser in a society marked by inequality. Growing up and later working in diverse school communities, I witnessed how talent is often limited not by ability, but by opportunity. I teach to unlock potential. […]

Yvonne Noxolo Phatlane is a dedicated teacher driven by a passion to spark change and uplift her community. Inspired by my own transformative teacher, I chose education as my calling at just 17. I believe in building strong community bonds, having experienced firsthand the power of collective support when I lost my mother at a […]

I became a teacher to mould young individuals into their better versions. I believe an educational institution is one place where I get to spend most of my time with young individuals and can influence them at an early stage. More than anything, I became a teacher so that I can be there for children […]

I am an English Home Language teacher driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of words. Teaching English HL is more than delivering curriculum content for me. It is more about shaping thinkers and confident communicators who can influence the world. Growing up in the small township of Embalenhle, I witnessed how education […]

I’m Nokuthula Nkobolo, a Grade 3 teacher, go-getter, and big believer in second chances for every learner. My love for psychology and inclusivity shapes how I teach. I help kids push past learning barriers with creativity and care. Off the chalkboard, you’ll find me in our school garden, growing food, growing hope, and giving learners […]

I teach because I have a passion for working with young children. I’m an educator who wants all educators to see and know that they are important and that, as teachers, they do amazing work in the lives of children. I want to see all children get quality education regardless of their religion, race and […]

I became a teacher because I believe education changes the trajectory of lives. Growing up and learning within the South African context, I saw how powerful a supportive teacher can be not only in shaping academic success, but in building confidence, resilience, and hope. I teach because I want to be that steady presence in […]

Running can often be misconstrued as an individual sport; one person, one road, one finish line, but anyone who has ever been part of a running club knows this; running alone is hard, but running together makes all the difference Many people give up on running not because they lack discipline or ability, but because […]

Many young, new teachers may not fully understand what true support looks like because, unfortunately, it is often neither offered nor clearly defined in their early professional journey. So, we must ask: in a well-functioning education system, what would meaningful support for young teachers look like? What should it be? Reflecting on my own experience, […]

Teacher’s CAN found me when I knew that I needed something more from my career as a teacher. This is by no means a promotional text, but a reality of one teacher, possibly a mirror of every young teacher out there who got into this profession fuelled by the fire of being a change maker. […]

When I hear the word “generative,” it evokes images of something dynamic, life-giving, and multidimensional. It suggests a space that is supportive, positive, and reciprocal. As we explore the concept of a generative community at Teachers CAN, these same qualities come to mind. I envision change agent teachers and allies who are active, intentional participants […]