Zeenat Hendricks

Five years ago, we set out to build a network of young, motivated teachers who could shape the future of education by driving change from within our schooling system. We believed that by fostering agency among teachers, we could ultimately improve learning outcomes for learners across the country.   When we began our work in […]

As a Communications and Engagement Specialist participating in the Teachers Can Fellowship immersion, I had the unique opportunity to delve deep into the theme of “building a generative community.” This immersion was a transformative experience, shedding light on the profound impact of community expansion and collective action. The insights gained from these sessions have reinforced […]

Immersion two kicked off on the 20th of June 2024 in the stunning and picturesque wine lands of the Western Cape in Stellenbosch. Picture this: I flew in from Johannesburg with eight other fellows and we hit the ground running as soon as we arrived at our venue joined by other fellows from different parts of […]

In an exciting start to 2024, Teachers CAN set out to achieve a never-before-experience with the network. We hosted the Fellowship and the newly developed Multiplier programme immersions concurrently. The bigger aim of this was to further establish a sense of collective voice amongst the teachers. Designing the immersion this way allowed the network of […]

As we move into the immersion two of the Teachers CAN Fellowship and the Multiplier programme, we as the team reflect on what it means for us to hold space, build community and how we shift from individual agency to collective agency. All of which has been truly inspired by our network of teachers. We […]