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David Wilson didn’t plan to become a teacher. In fact, his first teaching experience happened by chance when a friend asked him to cover a physics class. What started as a temporary substitute role quickly became a lifelong calling. 

Since then, David’s journey has taken him from Ghana to Vietnam and now to Jakarta, Indonesia, where he teaches science and biology at an international school. Along the way, he has embraced the power of perseverance, optimism, and being different. 

In this episode, David shares pivotal moments from his teaching career — how he discovered the way he could connect to students during his very first week, what it felt like to be the first Black teacher at his school in Vietnam, and why he’s passionate about equipping students and teachers with technological skills that will shape their futures. 

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