Star teacher: Agneta Colleen Olivier, mathematics teacher

I am Agneta Colleen Olivier, a mathematics teacher at Pionierspark Primary School since 2015. Why did you become a teacher?Since a young age, I helped my siblings and friends in the neighbourhood with homework and really enjoyed it. When I got to Grade 10, my mathematics teacher at Jan Mohr Secondary School, Mrs. Mouton, had this innate ability to make the subject so easy and fun. It was then that I decided to be like her. Proudest moment as a teacher?I handed out a test to my learners and a girl started crying. When I asked her whether something is wrong with the test result, she said “I cannot believe I got 100%; I thought I couldn’t do maths with my poor results from the previous years”. That day I realised that I am doing something right and that I am a good teacher. What is one of the biggest lessons you have learnt from your learners?I have learnt that every learner in front of me has feelings. They are unique, learn differently and they are loved by someone. I must treat them with all the respect and kindness. Since then, I have appreciated diversity and I accept everyone just the way they are.Tell us about your talents and what you are passionate about?I have been told that I have the talent to teach mathematics in such a way that a learner understands it and enjoys the subject. I am passionate about my work. I do not give up on a child. I love finding ways to make mathematics easier and fun. I always read and search for ways to be a better teacher. I am a life-long learner and love education. What is your favourite book, song or place to visit in Namibia, as well as your dream car.It is quite difficult to have a favourite book, but I am currently on the Colleen Hoover books and appreciate any Afrikaans book by Ena Murray or Christine Le Roux. My Favourite song is by Don Laka, ‘Faranani’. I love camping with my family at the coast. My dream car is a white Toyota Fortuner. Message to aspiring teachers: If you are someone who loves working with children, appreciates uniqueness, are a life-long learner and patient to work with parents, then education will be the best decision you can make. You will be happy, fulfilled and be making a change in a child’s life.

Star teacher: Agneta Colleen Olivier, mathematics teacher

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