The best teacher in the world is a Kenyan who has managed to reduce desertion and gives 80% of his salary – 03/24/2019

In the midst of a sumptuous ceremony, in the best Hollywood style, with Australian Hugh Jackman as a luxury guest – until he authorizes to sing, unusual thing in his career -, the fifth edition of the Global Teacher Prize, being held at the Atlantis Palm Hotel in Dubai, went to Kenyan Peter Tabichi, who became the creditor of millions of dollarsto encourage their students to develop science in a community of extreme poverty,

In this way, the triumph of the math teacher breaks with the hegemony of women, who had triumphed in the previous four editions, mega-event organized by the Varkey Foundation.

For his part, the Argentine Martin Salvetti, who aspired to keep the statuette, remained at the gates of glory. However, a few hours earlier, he had revealed to Clarin his premonition: "All tickets have African". He was very successful.

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Expert in creating suspense, knowing this type of awards in the film industry, Jackman (50) lived up to his reputation and prestigious reputation. He opened the envelope, stopped, glanced at the ten teachers, and said, "Peter Tabichi." The ovation resonated throughout the hall, where exuberance, lights and sets were worthy of the big events.

Tabichi, 36, with typical clothes, convinced and charismatic, took the stage with a certain victorious air. As has been said for hours, between the press and the curious, this fifth edition focuses on the weaknesses of Africa. "Something I had heard, this price could happen, and it's just that Africa is in the mouth of the world"

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"I live and work in a country where there are shortages and drought, where poverty, drugs and suicides often occur, where students have to travel for miles to get to school – they end up bankrupt emotionally while holding I would like to dedicate this award to all the teachers, to those who are here with whom I have shared several days, and I would like to say that without pbadion, there is no way to do it. to teach … You have to dream, because dreaming allows you to believe in change ".

Despite the lack of resources, the African teacher has set up a group of designers of high quality research projects. So much so that more than half of the proposals were eligible for national competitions. The results began to appear quickly: dropping out drastically decreased, as well as violence and indiscipline and, conversely, the number of students increased by more than 100%,

In one of the most moving pbadages, Tabichi called his father, with a "Pápa" – according to the first sobbing – John, the older man, in a blue jacket, a green tie and a cap to tone … and with a strong like Nelson Mandela. He walked to the stage and melted into a touching embrace. "It's thanks to you", Peter tells him in front of an audience who applauds them standing up.

Salvetti himself, once his forecasts were published, commented: "It would be fair, their reality is much more difficult than ours." Tabichi had anticipated ClarinBefore raising the price, he already knew how he would invest the money. "The community of Keriko, where I work for about 500 boys, is a difficult area, full of weaknesses."

Among the many merits of Tabichi in teaching, and outside of it, is also the gift of 80% of a salary it does not exceed 400 dollars. "I earn about 40,000 Kenyan shillings, but the money is not part of my needs."

In the midst of flashes, cameras and an entourage that protects him and surrounds him as if he was a rock star, Tabichi concludes, "The money I give is for my community, he needs it more. than me. I am the teacher, the one who faces the students and I have to guide them, That they understand that generates a deep happiness ".

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On the question of whether he had a chance to talk to Salvetti, Tabichi replied that the Argentine's work was "admirable" and that it would not be "crazy" to think about Latin America. next year. Said Peter, this affable and cheerful man, despite the difficulties that surround him, whose trip to Dubai was the first plane trip of his life.

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