Embrace Innovation, Serve with Integrity – Nana Dr Dankanwoso Charges Jackson College Graduands

Nana Dr Appiah-Agyei Dankanwoso,   linguist for the Juaben Paramount Chief has urged newly trained teachers to embrace innovation and use their knowledge responsibly to transform education and contribute to national development.

He made the call when he addressed 842 teacher trainees who graduated from Jackson University College at the institution’s graduation ceremony, where he served as Special Guest.

Nana Dr Dankanwoso encouraged the newly trained teachers to remain open to new ideas, adopt innovative teaching methods and continually improve their professional skills to meet the changing demands of the education sector.

He stressed that, teachers play a critical role in shaping the future of the country, noting that their responsibilities extend beyond the classroom to include character formation, mentorship and the development of responsible citizens.

According to him, the effective use of knowledge requires integrity, discipline and a strong sense of responsibility. He therefore urged the graduands to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their training for the benefit of their pupils, communities and the nation at large.

The linguist further encouraged the teachers to embrace technological advancement and emerging educational approaches to make teaching and learning more effective, engaging and relevant to the needs of learners.

He underscored the importance of professionalism and ethical conduct in the teaching profession, urging the graduands to serve as role models and uphold the values expected of educators.

He noted that the future of education depends largely on the willingness of teachers to adapt to changing circumstances while remaining committed to hard work, honesty and service to society.

Nana Dr Appiah-Agyei Dankanwoso congratulated the graduands on their achievement and encouraged them to approach their new responsibilities with confidence, humility and dedication.

He urged them to see their graduation not as the end of their educational journey but as the beginning of a lifelong commitment to learning, innovation and service to society.

The ceremony brought together graduands, university officials, invited guests, families and other stakeholders to celebrate the academic achievements of the newly trained teachers and mark their transition into the teaching profession.

The Principal and Co-founder of Jackson University College, Mrs Theodosia Jackson, remarked that the institution has remained committed to producing professionals equipped with academic knowledge for national development.

She disclosed that the College has so far graduated 20,560 professionals in various disciplines.