Everyone Knows a Good Teacher When They Encounter One. Why I Teach, and the Journey That Brought Me Here.
Growing up, school wasn’t easy for me. I struggled, especially with mathematics, and found the system harsh. But somehow, I’m here today: a proud educator and Lead For Ghana Fellow. This is not just my story. It’s a reflection on educational inequity, second chances, and why I believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter where they come from. Livingstone Delali Agbo in a pose with pupils of Metsrikasa D/A Basic School. As a child, I found education incredibly difficult. I remember being caned repeatedly, and I wrestled constantly with mathematics. If it hadn't been for the persistence and care of my teachers, I might have dropped out as early as Class 3. In fact, I did leave school for a while. For nearly two months, I roamed the streets during school hours. Every morning, I’d dress in my uniform, take lunch money from my mother, and disappear, returning home only after school had closed. No one knew... until I was caught. This early experience taught me so...