Teacher Samuel Donkor manages 12 classes alone at Kakpeni District Assembly School in Ghana's Northern Region

He manages a student population of 448, combining the roles of classroom teacher and headteacher. Donkor teaches core subjects across all levels, from Kindergarten to Junior High School, often merging classes due to the severe teacher shortage. He receives inconsistent support from two community volunteers.

His duties extend beyond teaching to include official assignments in Kpandai, which involve risky river crossings. Residents and pupils express concern over the strained learning environment and potential long-term educational gaps, appealing to the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service for more teachers and inclusion in the School Feeding Programme. Donkor also highlights significant infrastructure deficits, with some Junior High School pupils studying under trees.

The Kpandai District Education Directorate has confirmed that two additional teachers are expected to report to the school soon.