This February, we are spotlighting Pierre Sakagne Ndione from Senegal, a dedicated teacher and avid promoter of teacher professional development.
Pierre Sakagne Ndione has been teaching for nearly eleven years and has contributed to the English Connects Telegram group film documentary. He has completed various courses, including Teacher Champions and LPACTE from the British Council, as well as an OPEN course, becoming an OPEN Alumni since 2021. Pierre is also a member of the management team of the English Connects Telegram group. He has held the role of Community Lead twice in the OPEN CoP and has served as a guest member moderator twice on the American English Facebook page.
In this interview, Pierre shares his journey and experiences as a volunteer managing the SSA English Connects Telegram CoP group. Discover what motivated him to volunteer, driven by his passion for community building and support for English language educators across Sub-Saharan Africa. Pierre reminisces about a memorable experience from his participation in English Connects regional webinars, highlighting their transformative impact on his professional development. Explore Pierre's strategies for fostering community and engagement within the SSA English Connects Telegram CoP group, including facilitating discussions and organizing virtual events. Additionally, Pierre discusses a specific impactful initiative or project within the group, showcasing the community's growth and success through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
'I just want to tell all the members of the TeachingEnglish regional Telegram group for teachers in SSA to join the weekly discussions on Fridays. Share their experience and learn from the others. As a teacher, Continuing Professional Developent is a must and the Telegram group is one among the best to learn'. - Pierre Ndione