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A teacher changed my life

12,614 views | Darren August • TEDxPretoria

Teachers have the ability to create defining moments in the classroom every day. My talk, “A teacher changed my life", is a celebration of the profession that creates other professions. It is also a call to action for society to appreciate teachers and elevate the noble profession.

Teachers have the ability to create defining moments in the classroom every day. My talk, “A teacher changed my life", is a celebration of the profession that creates other professions. It is also a call to action for society to appreciate teachers and elevate the noble profession.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxPretoria, an independent event.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxPretoria, an independent event.

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