Meet Teacher Meshack Naiboro
Meshack Naiboro is one of the inspiring teachers in our Nomadic Montessori Schools!
Meshack has been with The Sarara Foundation since January 2020 and as one of our 15 teachers teaching 218 children in English, Swahili and Samburu, he’s helping to shape the minds of Namunyak’s future leaders!
What is your name and surname?
Meshack Erick Naiboro.
Where were you born and where did you grow up?
I was born at Sereolipi Village, and also grew up there.
What is your current role at The Sarara Foundation?
I’m a teacher at Ntaparani Montessori school, for children ages 3 to 6 years.
When did you join the Sarara Foundation?
I joined in January 2020 as a trainee teacher, and after finishing my studies, I was employed as a teacher in July 2021.
“Transforming the little children is my passion!”
When did you decide that you wanted to be a teacher?
I have had a passion for working with children, which started even before I finished secondary school. For example, I used to teach children at Sunday school – about things like the Creation Story
What led you to work at The Sarara Foundation as a teacher, and where did you hear about the foundation?
My passion for transforming children made me secure a teaching job with the Foundation. It was my first job! I heard about The Sarara Foundation’s work in education when I saw their advert about students who would be taken to Montessori College.
Where did you study?
At St. Ann's Montessori Teachers Training College in Nakuru.
“Teachers are very important people.
They help their students to be better people than themselves”
An avid soccer player, Teacher Meshack enjoys playing with his learners after school.
What have been some of the most rewarding aspects of working as a teacher in Namunyak Conservancy?
I’ve learned so much about wildlife, living here in the Sarara Valley as a teacher – which has been very exciting for me. One of my favourite activities is visiting Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. The keepers always teach me something new about elephants.
On the other hand, what challenges have you encountered?
Some of the challenges include instances when the community won’t let children come to school. Another challenge is when the parents of children who have completed preschool won’t let them go for further studies, and prefer to have the children look after livestock, or take care of their younger siblings. We work really closely with those families, encouraging them to let their children continue their education. In many instances, this happens because of financial reasons – when a family is unable to send more than one child to primary school – but we’re hoping that with the continued growth of the Milk to Market program, more families will be able to send their children to school.
Quick Fire
What do you like to do when you’re not working?
I enjoy reading books, watching movies, and taking photographs. I’m also an avid soccer player and play in the Sarara Soccer Team. I love following the English Premier League and my team is Manchester United.
Do you have a favourite animal?
Yes, dogs!
How many languages do you speak? And what are they?
I speak three languages fluently – English, Swahili and Samburu.
Do you have a family of your own?
I don't have a family of my own yet, but it’s on the way. My focus now is on the education of these children and it brings me so much joy.
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