History in the making: rocky road to matric success through teacher’s eyes

'There's no hope of riches but you get to make a difference, and it's good,’ says Northcliff High history teacher Sharon Ackerman

20 January 2025 - 04:30

As the 2025 year kicked into full gear Johannesburg history teacher Sharon Ackerman at once experienced the release of results for the matric class she has nurtured for five years and welcomed the new crop of pupils she will be guiding through their high school journey. ..

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