Nokwethemba Mvubu
Nominee's Province:
Gauteng
Project Name/Description:
Teacher – Maphutha Secondary School
This Maphutha Secondary School teacher sacrifices her time to give her learners life lessons, outlining the importance of education in improving their circumstances. Nokwethemba Mvubu is passionate about education, because she believes learners can do better when given a chance.
The young teacher knows the importance of a fair chance too well, as she feels she would have turned out differently had she been given one. This is why she wants to contribute to the black child as much as possible.
“I’m not only supporting children, but I also understand that as a teacher, I am a lifelong student. I do this by continuing my studies towards my master’s degree, so that I can contribute towards educational discussions and motivate my learners,” Mvubu states.
To widen the scope of her influence, the teacher also supports learners who have learning difficulties by creating a network of mentors who can help them.
“I love seeing a black child win, whether it is the result of formal or informal education. I believe teachers are sent to rescue the world.”
When analysing the school system, she mentions the system has some underperforming teachers with poor work ethics.
She is frustrated by parents who have no interest in their children’s schoolwork and overcrowding that impedes the necessary support that is necessary during teaching and learning.
