Star teacher of the week

Eddy-more Martin is an Accounting and Entrepeneurship teacher for grade 8 and 9.

1. Why did you decide to become a teacher?

Growing up in a teacher’s house and being named after a teacher has always been so much of an influence. I remember people would call me sir or "mitili" at an early age, so it got me attached to the whole teaching profession. I also loved helping others at school, it always gave me a good feeling knowing that I helped a person. And for the fact that it has always been easy to get a job as a teacher in comparison to other professions.

2. What were your aspirations at a younger age?

I have always wanted to be and seen myself as a teacher, though at some point I also considered being an accountant, a dream I am still to work on.

3. What motivates you to get up every morning to go to work?

Being able to make a change in so many kids' lives is so much of a motivation to me. Working with kids is so fulfilling, and having them look up to you, and also a sense of responsibility and a sense of belonging. I always look forward to seeing my colleagues' faces. To top it all off, I just love my job.

4. What is one of the biggest lessons you’ve learnt from one of your learners?

That you don't let your background hold you back. There are many less privileged learners where I teach and that doesn't stop them from excelling; they just won't stop at anything.

5. How long have you been a teacher?

This is my fourth year in the teaching sphere.

6. What is your favourite book, and your favourite place to visit in Namibia?

‘Think and Grow Rich’ was written by Napoleon Hill

The ideal place to visit in Namibia would be the Ruacana waterfalls during the rainy season, and also the coastal towns.

7. Tell us about your journey?

I was born in a village called Oshima. My dad passed on a year after I was born. My uncle then took me in and raised me at oNakayale, a village just a few kilometres from Outapi. I attended primary school at Sakeus iihuhwa PS (then Nakayale Primary School). I also attended Junior Secondary at Erkki Tauya JS then (Nakayale JS). I then went to complete my grades 11 and 12 at Nuuyoma SS in Oshikuku in 2014 and furthered my studies at the University of Namibia, bachelor of education majoring in accounting and business studies, which I completed in 2017. I then got a job at Shoopala CS in 2018 as an accounting and entrepreneurship teacher, which is currently my position.