How did Ntaiya show she was loyal to her village?
She returned to her village and built the school for girls.
[Vocaulary] _____ = a group of families or people with the same culture and traditions
tribe
[Vocaulary] _____ = feeling sure of yourself and your abilities
confident
What tribe does Ntaiya belong to?
Maasai tribe
In your opinion, why is Ntaiya’s story inspiring?
What is the meaning of "remote"?
Far away in distance / Isolated
Why was it unusual for Ntaiya to dream of higher education in her village?
Because girls in her village were expected to marry at age 13 instead of continuing school.
What made it difficult for her to go to college in the United States at first?
Because her father was sick, all the family money went to his care.
What opportunities does the Kakenya Center for Excellence give to girls?
The school gives girls an education and the chance to dream of having a job.
[True or Flase] Only 11% of girls in her village continue education past primary school.
True!
What are Ntaiya’s personality traits?
Courageous / Determined / Loyal / Optimistic
What did Ntaiya’s father want her to do at age 13?
Marry her fiancé
[Vocaulary] _____ = having courage, not afraid to face danger
brave
Where did Ntaiya go to university?
Randolph-Macon Women’s College
What is this?
remote
[True or Flase] Her father arranged her marriage when she was only five years old.
True!
[Vocaulary] _____ = made to do something without choice
forced
Where is the village of Enoosaen located?
Kenya
[True or Flase] The Kakenya Center for Excellence teaches boys and girls.
False! The Kakenya Center for Excellence is for girls only.
[True or Flase] Ntaiya was the youngest child in her family.
False! She was the oldest child in her family.
Name two professions girls from Ntaiya’s school now dream of becoming.
Doctors / Lawyers / Pilots / Businesswomen
Why did Ntaiya’s mother feel unhappy about tradition?
She wanted her children to have a better future
[True or Flase] The Kakenya Center for Excellence was opened in 2011.
False! Ntaiya opened the Kakenya Center for Excellence in 2009.
[Fill in the Blank] After high school, Ntaiya graduated with top ______.
honors
What is the name of the school Ntaiya opened for Kenya's girls?
The Kakenya Center for Excellence