My Education Philosophy


“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” –Nelson Mandela. 
Two thousand eighteen marked Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday. It also marked nearly one hundred years of Mandela inspiring generations to overcome diversity. Just like the millions of people he touched, he inspired me to further develop my passion for education through equipping future generations with the weapon of education in an effort to change the world. My passion is grounded in his idea that one’s education is the foundation for nation-building and reconciliation. A child’s education is more then the apparent math, reading and writing. It is about teaching children to think for themselves and equipping them with values and life skills that will give them a fighting chance after high school. It is about learning, exploring, discovery, imagination and giving them a chance to find their sense of self worth and identity. It is about laying a solid foundation for our next generation of leaders. 


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