Teacher’s Stories

 

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

Just as every child has a story, so do the teachers who mentor them. Below are photos and links to personal histories from some of our teachers in Zambia who have offered to share.

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Angela Chembe

Angela writes here about difficulties during her school years and how she makes learning more accessible now.

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Sharon Chilambwe

Sharon shares her favorite part of teaching and her gratitude for donor support here.

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Loveness Mulemba

Head teacher at Kasompe CSOP, Loveness describes her path to teaching, how a scholarship empowered her, and how she uplifts her students. See her story here.

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Kasonde Musanda

A goal-oriented woman, Kasonde loves to encourage her students to strive towards greatness. Read her story here.

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Linda Mutalala

Linda shares gratitude and details how she uplifts students who need extra help in her classroom. See her story here.

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Emmanuel Mumba

Head teacher at Mapalo YPM school, Mumba shares how personal losses led him to leadership here.

Agness Mwansa

Agness’ journey has led her to be a compassionate, empathetic educator for her students. Read her story here.

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Jeremiah Kafweni

A teacher at Zamtan Community School of Peace, Jeremiah shares his love for teaching here.

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Alinani Mukisi

Alinani describes challenges that he faced during his school years and the challenges that his students face now, here in his story.

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Naomi Musa

Naomi describes her calling and her journey to being an educator here.

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Zelly Mwape

A teacher and community health worker in the Zamtan community, Zelly shares here how a scholarship from HealthEd Connect helped her professionally and personally.

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Kingsley Siwale

Kingsley shares how he discovered his passion for education here.

Ireen Mbola

Previous head teacher of the Zamtan Community School of Peace, Ireen shares how she became a leader at her school here.

Martha Kafumbe

Martha writes here about how she and her husband made her dreams to be a teacher come true!