Keishia Thorpe: Winning The Global Teach Prize, the power of representation and why we all need someone that believes in us.

Today I have a very special episode to share with you. Keishia Thorpe is the winner of the 2022 Global Teacher Prize. Keishia fled poverty and violence as a child from Jamaica, and encountered racism as a black immigrant in the US where she had come on a track and field scholarship. Her commitment to mentoring students - all immigrants themselves - and helping them find paths to higher education saw her named National Life Group’s ‘Lifechanger of the Year’ Grand Prize Winner for the 2018-2019 School Year. She has dedicated herself to mentoring college applicants and student-athletes, as well as expanding access to subsidised testing, financial aid, and full scholarships.  We talked about:  How she overcame unthinkable obstacles to become the most recognised teacher in the world Why teachers need to share their stories, trials and victories The importance of representation and why it matters so much  The power of determination and vision and how to instil this in young people  Keishia was a wonderful guest and it was an incredible privilege to speak with her. You can find more about here here. The Art of Teaching Podcast resources:  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching Here is the link to the show notes: https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofteachingpodcast/