Yvonne Nelson Honours Her Favourite Primary Teacher, Makes Him Headmaster

• Yvonne Nelson has appointed her favourite primary school teacher as headmaster of her international school
• The headmaster recounted the actress' early days in school and habits which pointed to her great future
• Yvonne Nelson lauded the teacher and explained why she did not hesitate to entrust her school to him

Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has tapped her favourite primary school teacher as the headmaster of Yvonne Nelson International School.

The 39-year-old attended St Martin de Porres in Dansoman, Accra, for her basic education, where she met Mr Grant, who has been a teacher at the school for over two decades.

According to Yvonne Nelson, she has fond memories of the pupil-teacher who left a lasting impression on her in basic school.

Speaking to Kwaku Manu, the actress maintained it had always been her plan to have the seasoned educator join her new international school.

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"It was a tough decision for him to join. But it was beautiful for him to come and support his former student and lead the school. So now when I sleep, I sleep at night. I'm always assured Mr Grant holds the fort"

Mr Grant also made it into the actress's widely-talked-about memoir, I Am Not Yvonne Nelson, in which she hailed the teacher for inspiring her journey to self-discovery and interest in looking for her father.

Mr Grant praises Yvonne Nelson

Yvonne Nelson's favourite primary school teacher had a lot of praise for the award-winning actress as he recounted her early days in basic school.

The new headmaster of Yvonne Nelson International School described her as dutiful, neat and disciplined, which granted her more responsibilities.

"She was part of my cupboard monitors. When you have that role, the teacher deems you responsible."

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YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Yvonne Nelson's gesture towards her favourite pupil teacher.

@koficisse9 said:

"This man is special to Yvonne. In Chapter One of her book "I Am Not Yvonne Nelson", she spoke about him. He was the one who triggered her curiosity to look for her father Mr. Nelson after he had observed how she resembled Eugene Nelson, a classmate of Yvonne's."

@SolomonNyarkoMk wrote:

"Aww Beautiful! Yvonne Nelson, you're the best 🥰. God bless Mr. Grant. Mr. Kwaku Manu thanks for letting us see this beautiful school."

jahblessmichael6473 shared:

"If Yvonne has 1000 funs, I'm one of them, ..Yvonne has 100 funs, I'm one of them,.. Yvonne has 10 funs, I'm one of them,... Yvonne has 1 fun, then it's me❤... Yvonne has no fun, then I'm no more😊❤.... I love you to the moon Yvonne Nelson ❤🎉."

@WalterbishopGh added:

"Wooow! This world is beautiful and simple. She has employed a teacher who once taught her and loook at how humble the man looks. This is life, accept it and move on.❤"

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Kwaku Manu speaks to Yvonne Nelson's pupils

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kwaku Manu received a guided tour of Yvonne Nelson's school in East Legon.

The Kumawood actor attempted to interact with teachers and pupils in English but quickly resorted to local lingo.

Kwaku Manu also joked about his experience as he praised the pupils of Yvonne Nelson's school for being smart.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh