Empowering teachers through leadership for meaningful change
Shulammite Ajayi
Shulammite, a science teacher in Nigeria, sees school leadership as a driving force behind teacher performance and student success. Effective leadership, she believes, inspires teachers to embrace a growth mindset and adopt modern tools and strategies. Her school’s first science exhibition stands out as an example: students created innovative projects from scrap materials, an initiative made possible through the support and resources provided by the school head. She believes that strong leadership empowers teachers to drive meaningful educational transformation.
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“School leadership, in fact, is like the major determinant of how the teachers that are working in the school will perform.”
Shulammite Ajayi
Shulammite Ajayi
Shulammite Ajayi is a dedicated and proactive chemistry teacher with a passion for transforming lives through education. With over four years of experience in teaching, particularly in low-income communities, she empowers students to achieve STEAM accolades and exposes them to diverse STEAM opportunities. She founded her school’s first science exhibition after her first three months at the school. She is committed to equipping children in all communities with essential vocational skills, aiming to bridge educational gaps and empower the next generation.
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