Exciting news! Hassiena Marriott takes on a new leadership role at Global Teachers Institute Global Teachers Institute is pleased to announce the newly appointed Executive Director, Mrs Hassiena Marriott. Hassiena Marriott has been a master in the education sector and taught for 20 years in primary and high schools and in both public and private […]
About the organisation The Global Teachers Institute (GTI) is a teacher development organization dedicated to strengthening teacher capacity and the quality of schooling in South Africa and across the world by changing the way teachers are trained. GTI aims to empower student teachers, school leaders and educational organizations by offering a range of programs that […]
Graduation – September 2023 Inspiring graduation sets the tone for spring The start of South Africa’s Heritage Month began on a beautiful note as Global Teachers Institute held its graduation ceremony on the 6th of September 2023. The event was virtually attended by education officials, funders, current teacher interns, friends, and families alongside the graduates […]
This year, we commemorate the 47th anniversary of the historic 16 June 1976 student uprising in Soweto, a pivotal moment in South Africa’s history. It was a time when young people courageously protested against the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction by the apartheid regime. Tragically, this uprising ended with the loss of […]
About the organisation The Global Teachers Institute (GTI) is a teacher development organization dedicated to strengthening teacher capacity and the quality of schooling in South Africa and across the world by changing the way teachers are trained. GTI aims to empower student teachers, school leaders and educational organizations by offering a range of programs that […]
In March 2023, Teach With Africa welcomed four interns from Cape Town, South Africa, accompanied by Hassiena Marriott, the Head of Education with the Global Teachers Institute. Teach With Africa’s Educators’ Exchange Programme, in collaboration with Flora Mugambi-Mutunga, TWA’s Senior Community and Education Consultant, and The Global Teachers Institute sponsored this enriching opportunity. One of […]
The issue of access to sanitary towels is a significant barrier to education for many young girls around the world, so student teachers from the Global Teachers Institute, in the Western Cape education hub have taken action to address this problem. They launched a three-day Social Responsibility campaign to visit selected schools and donate sanitary […]
I wish the donors and supporters of GTI could see the impact of their contributions. By supporting education initiatives like the Future Leaders Programme, through donations, volunteering, or advocacy, they are helping to create a brighter future not just for myself but also for future generations. – Cedusizi Mthethwa Cedusizi Mthethwa’s journey has not been […]
As we commemorate Human Rights Day, it is important to reflect on the critical role that education plays in promoting and protecting human rights around the world. Education is not only a fundamental human right in and of itself, but it is also an essential tool for advancing other human rights, such as the right […]
Global Teachers Institute (GTI) is excited to see the exchange programme happening again after the challenges posed by COVID-19. The Educator Exchange Programme hosted by Teach With Africa (TWA) and Global Teachers Institute is a valuable opportunity for both South African intern teachers and US teachers. The commitment to reciprocity and learning from one another […]
