Kenyan teacher Peter Tabichi(36-years) has won the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2019 during a ceremony in Dubai,
presented by the Hollywood actor, Hugh Jackman.
He also won many noted literary awards including the Kendra Sahitya Akademy award, Kerala Sahitya Akademy award, Vayalar award, MP Paul award,
Muttathu Varkey award and NV Puraskaram.
Andria Zafirakou(39), who teaches art and textiles in a Brent secondary school, was selected at the Global Education and Skills Forum,
organised by the Varkey Foundation which is run by Kerala-born education
philanthropist Sunny Varkey(60).