Page 10 - Year Book 2019

Staff Indaba

National Teachers Awards

Photo Source: Benoni City Times
2019 saw Willowmoore’s Principal, Mrs L Mrs Vania became the Deputy Principal at
Sanders as the recipient of the Lifetime Willowmoore High in 2017. She was awarded
Achievement Award at the 20th National First Place for Excellence in Secondary School
Teaching Awards. Mrs Sanders has been in- Education in 2019. Mrs Vania, previously
volved in the education sector for 35 years Head of Commerce at Willowmoore High
and has taught many subjects. Mrs Sander’s School, was recognised for her strong
contribution to Science and Technology, as work-ethic, hard work and dedication to
w well as her role as Chief- Examiner for the t
teachineaching. Her contribution to ensuring diver-
Grade 12 IT examinations in South Africa sity, tolerance and inclusivity at Willowmoore
made her the ideal candidate for this prize. High School made her the suitable recipient
“We need to accept that the 4th Industrial of this prize. “To get to the top, you need to
Revolution is happening and we cannot be get off your bottom” is something you would
left behind, it is our responsibility to desire often nd Mrs Vania saying, a lesson she says
progress”, Mrs Sanders understanding of mil- her father taught her.
lennials and the ever-changing world is what
makes her a progressive voice.