The pain of losing a teacher

The teacher in question has been the pillar of strength in the creation and sustenance of a high performing culture that our sub region is renowned for. I sat in the office with disbelief, overwhelmed with a sense of loss as I read and re-read his letter of resignation.

I felt I could do something but I realised that it would be tantamount to punching above my weight. I finally succumbed to the stark reality that I was fighting a losing battle because his new employer offered him a very tempting and irresistible remuneration package.