Seven teachers from Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa have been shortlisted for the 2018 Global Teacher Prize awarded annually to an exceptional teacher who has made an impact in the profession.
A $1 million-dollar prize is presented to the best teacher by the Varkey Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation set up to improve the standards of education for underprivileged children worldwide.
The African nominees for the fourth edition of the awards are Professor Sitsophe Anku (Ghana), Catherine Nakabugo (Uganda), Abdikadir Ismail (Kenya), Todo Anthony (Nigeria), Ayodele Odeogbola (Nigeria), Marjorie Brown (South Africa) and Wendy Horn (South Africa).
The winner will be chosen in March by the Global Teacher Prize Academy which includes head-teachers, educational experts, commentators, journalists, public officials, tech entrepreneurs, company directors and scientists from around the world.
Meet the shortlisted teachers from Africa below.
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