Peter Tabichi, a Kenyan math and physics teacher at Keriko Mixed Day Seconday School in Pwani Village, won the $1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize yesterday in Dubai.
Watch the moment @RealHughJackman named @PeterTabichi as the winner of the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2019, presented by His Highness Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh @HamdanMohammed Al Maktoum.#TeachersMatter #TeacherPrize pic.twitter.com/kaIBbjBEuT
— Global Teacher Prize (@TeacherPrize) March 24, 2019
Peter Tabichi is a science teacher and Franciscan Brother who gives away 80% of his monthly income to help the poor. His dedication, hard work and passionate belief in his student’s talent has led his poorly-resourced school in remote rural Kenya to emerge victorious after taking on the country’s best schools in national science competitions. Here’s a quick dive into the world of Peter Tabichi.
Dive into the world of @PeterTabichi, the winner of the 2019 Global #TeacherPrize: pic.twitter.com/feBjRSQnAP
— Global Teacher Prize (@TeacherPrize) March 24, 2019
“Seeing my learners grow in knowledge, skills and confidence is my greatest joy in teaching! When they become resilient, creative and productive in the society, I get a lot of satisfaction for I act as their greatest destiny enabler and key that unlocks their potential in the most exciting manner,” said Peter Tabichi.
President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, also issued a congratulatory message to Peter on winning the Global Teacher Prize 2019:
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta congratulates Global #TeacherPrize 2019 Winner @PeterTabichi! Watch the full message: https://t.co/w7OXbR8WeW #TeacherPrize pic.twitter.com/Mm2cKGqzQS
— Global Teacher Prize (@TeacherPrize) March 24, 2019