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Othaya Girls Principal bags AU teacher of the year award
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Derrick Oluoch | December 23rd 2020 at 12:55:00 GMT +0300
Othaya Girls School Principal Jane Kimiti holds the recognition certificate after she was crowned the 2020 African Union Continental Teacher of the Year (Courtesy)
The Principal Jane Kimiti of Othaya Girls School has been crowned the winner of the 2020 African Union Continental Teacher of the Year Award at an event held on December 21 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Kimiti was recognized for her contributions to the education sector including nurturing good behavior among students.
Kimiti, who teaches History and Christian Religious Education, became a finalist alongside six other teachers from around the continent before emerging the overall winner after submitting her final presentation.