A prize to shine the spotlight on the important role teachers play in society. By unearthing thousands of stories of heroes that have transformed young people’s lives, the prize hopes to bring to life the exceptional work of millions of teachers all over the world. Ultimately, by hoping to raise teacher respect across the world, it aims to play a part in helping recruit and retain the best candidates for the profession. The $ 1 Million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize is the largest prize of its kind and is awarded to one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. Tune in to this edition of “Tam Tam Express” as we chat to one of the Top 10 finalists, Guy Etienne from Haiti and the CEO of Varkey Foundation, Vikas Pota.