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The Missing Voices in Education: Why This Podcast Matters

In the debut episode of Class Dismissed with Dr. K, host Dr. Somachi Kachikwu dives into the heart of why this podcast exists.

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Restoring Dignity to Teaching: A Conversation with Dr. Kachy

In this episode Dr. Kay, Dr. Kachi, founder of Train the Trainer (TTT), discusses her mission to empower teachers, especially in rural communities, and restore dignity to the teaching profession.

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Beyond the Blackboard: Closing Early Learning Gaps in Rural Classrooms with Gyamesi Augustina

In this episode of Class Dismissed with Dr. K, we sit down with Gyamesi Augustina, a passionate early childhood educator from the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Interrupted Learning: Teaching Through Insecurity

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In this episode of Class Dismissed, Dr. K sits down with Mr. Pelem, a dedicated teacher in rural Plateau State, Nigeria, to explore how insecurity is disrupting education in his community.

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Barriers and Breakthroughs: Girls in STEM Across Rural Africa

In this compelling episode of Class Dismissed with Dr. K, we meet Sikoliwe Mhizha, a trailblazing STEM educator in rural Zimbabwe. From improvising lab tools to mentoring girls facing cultural and economic barriers, she’s proof that innovation and impact don’t require perfect conditions—just purpose.