US teacher wins $1 million prize in Dubai

Nancie Atwell, from the US, was declared the winner of the $1 million (Dh3.6 million) Global Teacher Prize.

The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the Global Education and Skills Forum on Sunday. The prize, launched by the Gems Education’s Varkey Foundation, was awarded to Atwell by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Former US President Bill Clinton and Sunny Varkey, founder of Gems Education and the Varkey Foundation, were also present.

She was one of the top 10 finalists who were shortlisted from 5,000 nominations for their inspirational contribution to education.

“I am honoured to accept this award, especially in the company of these extraordinary teachers. It is a privilege to develop methods that transform children’s lives and be of use in a nurturing way,” Atwell, who has been a teacher for 40 years, said.

Original article by Noor Nazzal

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