Kenya, Sept. 9 -- For over a decade, I stepped into the same staffroom, carrying the same job title. When I started teaching, I was brimming with ambition, dreaming of one day leading a school as headteacher. But year after year, I stayed rooted in Job Group L, watching colleagues-some younger, with less time in the classroom-sail past me to higher roles. Every promotion list appeared, yet my name never appeared on it.
I poured my heart into my work, delivered strong results, and even took on extra duties, but it felt like I was invisible. Something seemed to hold me back, like an anchor I couldn't see. It wasn't just about the pay cheque. The true pain was witnessing my juniors ascend to senior principal positions while I remained "Madam" in the same classroom. Even my family started to wonder. My dad once said, with a sharp edge, "What's the use of all that education if you're stuck after 15 years?" Those words resonated profoundly. To read more click here.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.