Kgomotso Molotsoane
28 July 2025

My name is Kgomotso Unice Molotsoane. I am a foundation phase Educator at Boineelo Public School and studying towards my Honours Degree in Learning Support at the University of Pretoria. I became a teacher because I am passionate about working with young children, and I also wanted to make sure I contribute positively in our […]

Aobakwe Harriet Mashasha
28 July 2025

Foundation Phase Educator | Children’s Author | Education Advocate I’m Aobakwe Harriet Mashasha, a passionate Foundation Phase teacher and the 2024 National Teaching Awards winner for Excellence in Grade R Teaching. I teach because I believe that early childhood education is the foundation of a just and joyful society. My classroom is a place of […]

‘Supporting young teachers is not a one-size-fits-all approach,’ Sithembiso Mbatha on what support should look like.
2 December 2024

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, […]

Building a Generative Community
3 September 2024

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 […]