We could all learn a thing or two about generosity from Peter Tabichi, a math and physics teacher at a secondary in a remote part of Kenya’s Rift Valley. Tabichi gives away 80 percent of his income to help the poorest students at the poorly-equipped and overcrowded school who could otherwise not afford uniforms and books.
Despite only having one computer, a poor internet connection and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1, Tabichi started a “talent nurturing club” and expanded the school’s science club, helping pupils design research projects of such quality that many now qualify for national competitions. The most impressive part is that his students have taken part in international science competitions despite their lack of resources and have even won an award from the Royal Society of Chemistry after harnessing local plant life to generate electricity.
Tabichi has done more than anyone could imagine for his students, and his efforts have not gone unnoticed. This past week, the Kenyan, was crowned the world’s best teacher and awarded a $1 million prize by the Varkey Foundation, which created the award to shine a spotlight on the truly inspiring work teachers do to make the world a better place!
