The Thinking Behind TichaCraft
Peter's classroom experience contributes to a central idea behind TichaCraft: teachers can be important sources of practical knowledge and solutions, but promising classroom practice needs to be strengthened, tested beyond the classroom where it began, and examined through evidence before wider use.
Through PTF, this idea has developed into TichaCraft — a teacher-led Evidence-to-Scale model that helps identify promising practice, test it across classrooms, learn from replication and support wider learning where appropriate.
Founder
Peter Tabichi
Founder & CEO
Peter Tabichi is a Kenyan educator and the Founder & CEO of the Foundation. His experience as a classroom teacher and his engagement in education leadership have shaped his commitment to strengthening the role of teachers in improving teaching and learning.
Peter at Keriko Mixed Day Secondary
Pwani Village, Nakuru County, Kenya
From Classroom Experience to PTF
Peter spent approximately two decades teaching Mathematics and Physics in Kenya, including at Keriko Day Secondary School in Nakuru County. His classroom experience strengthened his understanding of the opportunities and challenges teachers face as they work to make learning practical, engaging and responsive to learners' needs.
He established the Peter Tabichi Foundation to contribute to wider education improvement, with a particular emphasis on teachers, practical classroom practice, evidence and collaboration.
Recognition & Education Leadership
Global Teacher Prize 2019
Peter received the Global Teacher Prize in 2019, bringing international recognition to his work as a teacher and to the potential of educators working in challenging contexts.
Since then, he has contributed to education conversations and initiatives at national and international levels, engaging with educators, policymakers and organisations working to improve learning.
Peter Tabichi with students at Keriko Day Secondary School
Nakuru County, Kenya