Teach For Liberia Graduates 10 Emerging Educators, Calls for Inclusive Teacher Training

Published: July 29, 2025

MONROVIA, Liberia — Teach For Liberia (TFL) has graduated 10 emerging educators from its two-year Teacher Fellowship Program, reaffirming its mission to reform Liberia’s education system. The ceremony, themed “A Trained Teacher in a Healthy Classroom,” highlighted the importance of quality teacher preparation and inclusive learning environments.

Keynote Speaker Challenges Education Actors

Rev. Andrew S. Fayiah, President of the National Association of Private Teacher Training Institutes in Liberia (NAPTTIL), challenged education actors to rethink what makes a classroom “healthy.” “A healthy classroom is not just one with chairs and chalkboards,” Rev. Fayiah said. “It is a space where students feel emotionally safe, engaged, respected, and understood. That starts with a trained, well-supported teacher.”

TFL Committed to Education Reform

TFL Board Director Lilian Best commended the organization’s focus on foundational change. “Teach For Liberia is not just producing teachers, it is cultivating leaders who teach with purpose, passion, and principle,” she said. Board Member Mends-Cole Sangster emphasized the importance of differentiated instruction, advising the graduating fellows to “group students, engage them differently, and take pride in their growth.”

Graduates Make Impact

The graduating cohort reflected on their journey, sharing stories of leading community-based clubs and advocacy programs focused on gender equality, climate awareness, and innovation. One graduate, Abigail S. Togba, led girls’ wellness programs, advocating for student dignity and mental health.

TFL’s Growing Footprint

Since its founding, TFL has established a growing presence across Liberia, operating in 8 of the country’s 15 counties. The organization has directly impacted over 5,553 students and supported the training and development of 4,384 teachers nationwide.

Empowering Educators for Systemic Change

As the ceremony closed, the message was clear: education reform begins with empowered educators. With strategic partners, TFL is equipping a new generation of teachers with the tools, training, and mindset to lead systemic change. “Together, we can build an education system that works for all Liberians,” said Mr. Roger T. Patten, representing the graduating cohort.