An art and textiles teacher from an inner-city school in London has won a $1 million prize. Andria Zafirakou, who works at Alperton Community School in Brent, northwest London, was one of 10 finalists shortlisted for the fourth annual Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize. Ms Zafirakou will receive $1 million (€813,000) and be asked to serve as a global ambassador for the Varkey Foundation. She will be required to remain working as a classroom teacher for at least five years and will be paid the prize money in equal instalments. Alperton Community School is in one of the poorest areas of the country and pupils come from a variety of backgrounds.

Source: The Irish Times March 18, 2018 18:33 UTC