VEREENIGING. – Popular teacher Cindy Sebushi, known as teacher Ntswembu has reminded educators about their special calling through an initiative dubbed ‘World Teachers Excellence Wednesday’ geared to recognise teachers for their hard work. The initiative aims to motivate teachers to work hard and ensure that kids achieve academic excellence.

World Teachers Excellence Wednesday was born under the National Teachers Prayer Ministry. The venture, under the leadership of Sebushi, is aimed at reviving teachers- spirit and reminding them of the amazing work they do.

Recalling her journey, Sebushi said she chose to follow an unexpected path when she was in grade five after struggling with reading.

“I had a very low self-esteem because I could sense as young as I was that my true self was always dimmed. This transformative experience sparked a passion within me to become an educator. I vowed that no child in my care would ever miss out on essential academic foundations especially reading basic foundation.”

The project aims to encourage teachers to realise their true potential.

“Through this initiative, we want to restore our name in society. We are not just teachers; we are mothers of nations. Through this initiative, we will remind each other weekly to continue doing our best for the bigger future.”

Sebushi believes that a good teacher understands the core roles and responsibilities.

“This person not only has the heart for learners but a heart for the nation. A good teacher has a burden to make it work for all types of learners because she is worried about the future of the nation. She is already thinking about the structures and forces connected to every learner.”

Sebushi believes that teachers with the right attitude, give it their all and ultimately produce future leaders.

“Teachers are mirrors, and our learners are our image,” she concluded.