Class Dismissed with Dr. K
Class Dismissed with Dr. K is an innovative and solution-focused podcast that redefines how we approach education. Hosted by Dr. Somachi Kachikwu, known as The Learning Transformer, this podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of educators in rural communities while exploring the challenges, trends, and innovations shaping education worldwide. Each episode aims to inspire action and foster a solutions-driven mindset among educators, parents, policymakers, and thought leaders.
This podcast isn’t just about highlighting the struggles of rural education—it’s about celebrating resilience and uncovering practical solutions that address the needs of students, teachers, and communities. Dr. Kachikwu’s vision is to elevate the stories of rural educators, ensuring their experiences inform and transform the broader education narrative.
Class Dismissed with Dr. K
Episode 5: Barriers and Breakthroughs: Teaching Without a Lab – Girls in STEM Across Rural Africa
What happens when a science teacher walks into a lab that’s completely empty—but still refuses to let students be left behind?
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.
Class dismissed—until next time, let’s keep the conversation going!