Excellence in Special Needs Leadership Thiboloha Special School Thabo Mofutsanyana Excellence in Primary School Teaching School: Mabolela Primary School Motheo

Her teachers greatly influenced her life, inspiring her to be a great teacher too . “I still remember my teachers and the positive impact they had on me, and I wanted to be someone’s role model too.” Ten years into the profession, teaching the youngest, Lichaba’s experience taught her to be more than a teacher but also a mother, sister, friend, and anything else learners need her to be.

“I love them as if they are my own children.”

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Mr Lerata says many people believe that people with disabilities can’t do anything, when in reality they have so much to offer. He says the only difference between “normal” and special needs children is the physical barrier. Since his arrival, a lot has changed. Grade 12 classes were introduced for blind, and deaf learners, and sign language is now taught. The ability to see their potential and making a difference in their lives is what is important to him.

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Mrs Mathe has been dedicated and passionate about education from a tender age. She was fortunate to have had inspirational, motivating and positive teachers who encouraged her to do her best. ‘The love I get from these kids is so overwhelming and that pushes me even further to effect change in their lives,’ she says. Mrs Mathe doesn’t settle for mediocrity.

In her district she is known to be position one in Maths competitions.