Professional Educators Association of Liberia - PEAL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASSISTANT MINISTER KARNGA!

Best wishes in your role as we strive to improve quality education in Liberia.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
DR. CHARLES GBOLLIE
President, Professional Educators Association of Liberia

HAPPY UNIFICATION DAY -
With a united Liberia, quality education is possible.

Every time a teacher enters a classroom with purpose, preparation, and integrity, the future of a child—and a nation—changes.

“Every strong nation is first built in classrooms—through committed teachers, prepared learners, and a system that values quality education.”

🌟 PEAL EDUCATOR OF THE MONTH – APRIL 2026 🌟

The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) is proud to honor Dr. Benjamin Yele Wehye as Educator of the Month – April 2026 in recognition of his exemplary leadership, professionalism, and transformative contributions to teacher education and national education reform in Liberia.

Dr. Wehye is a visionary education leader, policy analyst, and reform advocate whose impact continues to shape Liberia’s educational landscape. As President of LICOSESS College of Education, he has spearheaded institutional transformation, strengthened teacher preparation, advanced curriculum reform, and elevated the institution into a recognized degree-granting college committed to quality and relevance in education.

In April 2026, under his leadership, LICOSESS graduated over 1,200 teachers and educators with various credentials in education, including C-Certificates, Associate Degrees, and Bachelor’s Degrees—with the majority being females. This historic achievement is considered one of the largest graduations of trained educators by a private teacher education institution in Liberia’s history.

Widely respected for his passion for educational excellence, Dr. Wehye has consistently championed access, quality, professionalism, and innovation within Liberia’s education sector. His leadership and scholarship have contributed significantly to national conversations on educational policy reform, teacher development, and institutional resilience.

A recipient of the prestigious USAID-Liberia Development Award for Best Teacher in Liberia (2023–2025), Dr. Wehye also serves on several influential national and regional education platforms, including:
▪️ Liberia’s National Education Advisory Board (appointed by H.E. President Joseph N. Boakai)
▪️ West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Board
▪️ African Regional Education System Resilience Observatory (ARESRO) Advisory Board

PEAL celebrates Dr. Wehye not only for his achievements, but for his unwavering commitment to building a stronger, more responsive, and transformative education system for Liberia and Africa.

Congratulations, Dr. Benjamin Yele Wehye! 🎉

📢 Do you know an amazing and outstanding educator in Liberia?
PEAL is now accepting nominations for Educator of the Month – May 2026.

📩 Submit nominations via:
[email protected]

📞 Contacts:
0889 658709 / 0775163301

CONGRATULATIONS, MADAM MINISTER

The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) congratulates Hon. Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, Minister of Education, on receiving the prestigious AFTRA Fellowship in recognition of her contributions to advancing teacher standards and professionalization in Liberia and across Africa.

As PEAL, we particularly appreciate the growing attention being given to teacher professionalization and strongly encourage the fast-tracking of teacher licensing in Liberia. This remains a critical step toward ensuring qualified, competent, and accountable teachers in every classroom across the country.

We believe teacher licensing will help restore the dignity of the profession, strengthen education quality, and create a more effective and respected education system for all Liberians.

Congratulations once again, Hon. Minister. 🇱🇷

Graduation Remarks – LICOSESS College of Education
Dr. Charles Gbollie, President, PEAL

Honorable officials of government, distinguished policymakers, members of the education community, the leadership and faculty of LICOSESS College of Education, proud parents and families, colleagues, and above all, our graduating teachers and educators—good day.

Today is not just a ceremony. It is a moment of national significance.

Let me begin by warmly commending LICOSESS College of Education for its continued contribution to the development of Liberia’s human capital. You are not just graduating students—you are producing nation builders.

I am particularly proud to recognize that the President of this great institution serves as a member of the Board of the Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL)—a reflection of the shared vision to elevate professionalism and strengthen our education system.

I also extend sincere appreciation to members of PEAL. The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) is a national professional body committed to bringing educators together to promote excellence, uphold ethical standards, strengthen capacity, and advocate for a more effective and accountable education system. We believe that when educators unite with purpose, we can transform classrooms, strengthen schools, and shape the future of our nation.

To Our Graduates

To the over 1,200 teachers and educators graduating today—congratulations.
Your achievement is not small. It represents discipline, sacrifice, and purpose. It represents hope—not just for you, but for Liberia.
Because every trained teacher is a seed of transformation.
Where you go, learning will grow. Where you stand, minds will be shaped. Where you serve, the future will be built.

A Moment of Truth

But today, even as we celebrate, we must also reflect honestly.
Liberia has made significant strides in training teachers. Institutions like LICOSESS are producing graduates in large numbers. This is progress—and we must celebrate it.
We commend efforts being made by the Ministry of Education in championing this process.
It is becoming increasingly obvious that:
- We no longer have a shortage of trained teachers as it used to be.
- What we face today is a serious challenge in their placement and utilization. This is where more needs to be done.

Across our communities, many qualified teachers are ready to serve; but some remain on the sidelines. At the same time, in some classrooms, we still find individuals without the required training standing before our children. We need to correct this.

Strengthening the System

As part of our efforts to improving education, we must strengthen the system by ensuring all our classrooms have qualified – trained teachers.
Allow me to put it simply:
- You cannot fix a leaking bucket by pouring more water into it.
If the system allows untrained teachers into classrooms while trained teachers wait,
we create the leak.

- If the system remains open without clear standards—walk in, walk out, stepping stone—
we widen the leak.

And no matter how much we invest, we will continue to struggle to achieve the results we desire.

Recognizing Progress, Calling for Precision

We must acknowledge and commend the Government of Liberia through MoE and its partners for important reforms and investments in education:
• Strengthening foundational learning, as seen through initiatives like the EXCEL Project
• Supporting teacher development through programs such as Leaders in Teaching, funded by the Mastercard Foundation.
These are bold and necessary steps.
But as we move forward, we must also take one decisive step that anchors all others:

The Way Forward

Let us begin to clearly determine who enters the classroom—and who remains there.
This is not about exclusion—it is about standards, quality, and accountability.

And the pathway is clear: Teacher Licensing and School Accreditation
These are not just policies—they are tools for system transformation.

- A simple but powerful action—
No new hiring of unlicensed teachers—
can begin a quiet but meaningful revolution.
It will:
• Restore the dignity of the teaching profession
• Ensure quality instruction for every child
• Create fairness for those who have worked hard to become trained educators

A Call to Graduates

To our graduates—this moment is your beginning.
You are entering a profession that is not just a job—it is a calling.
A calling to: Shape minds ; Build character; Transform lives
But you must also rise above the ordinary.
Be: Professional ; Ethical Committed to continuous learning
And above all, be agents of change.

An Invitation

I invite each of you to become part of something bigger.
Join the Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL).
A safe and professional home where:
• Your voice is heard
• Your growth is supported
• Your profession is protected
Together, we will:
• Promote excellence | Advocate for better conditions | Strengthen policy
• And elevate the teaching profession in Liberia

Conclusion

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, Liberia’s future will not be built by chance, but intentionally—through teachers, in classrooms, one learner at a time. Let us not only train teachers, but position them. Let us not only invest, but invest wisely. Let us not only reform, but get it right. The future is here, and it sits before us today. Congratulations once again to our graduates. May God bless your journey, and may God bless Liberia.

Best wishes to our students…

CALLING ALL PROFESSIONAL LIBERIAN EDUCATORS TOGETHER!

Are You a Professional Liberian Educator Committed to Excellence and Impact in Liberia?

Are you teaching at home or abroad and still passionate about strengthening Liberia’s education system?

Do you believe qualified educators must unite to elevate standards, protect the profession, and shape the future of learning?

If yes, the Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) invites you to join us.

PEAL is a national professional body bringing competent educators together to promote professionalism, ethical standards, teacher development, and strong education policies aligned with national and global goals.

Together, we strengthen the profession.
Together, we shape the future of education in Liberia.

📝 Ready to be part of PEAL?
Complete the POTENTIAL MEMBERSHIP here:
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Fill it out — and share it with other qualified educators in your network, home and abroad.