Yodit Hizekiel, the daughter of Rahel Mekuria, has announced the passing of her mother, who was a dedicated educator and media pioneer in Ethiopia.
Yodit was from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and first studied at Mrs. Ford’s school.
She later attended Sanford English School and finally finished her secondary education at Kedamawi Hailesellasie School.
Highlights
- Rahel Mekuria contributed 30 years promoting educational media and was the Head of Educational Television Production.
- Her daughter dedicated educational leader serving international and US schools for nearly 20 years.
- Mekuria’s daughter shared heartfelt news about the d*ath of her mother.
In 1965, Mekuria helped introduce an English-language education program into Ethiopian Television and developed the role of presenter, director, editor, and producer of educational programs.
She spent 30 years promoting educational media, rising to the position of Head of Educational Television Production at the Educational Media Agency.
Mekuria had managed and coordinated formal and non-formal educational programs, sourced funds, and managed audiovisual productions.
Yodit Hizekiel: Inspiring Educator Continuing Her Mother, Rachel Mekuria’s Legacy
Yodit Hizekiel, daughter of the late Rahel Mekuria, has been a dedicated educational leader serving international and US schools for nearly twenty years.
Her daughter is currently the deputy principal at the elementary division of the International Community School of Addis Ababa, a Model PLC at Work school.
Hizekiel has served as a learning coach, team leader, and classroom teacher throughout her career.
She focuses on providing educators with the skills to ensure student success through the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process.
Beyond her administrative position, Mekuria’s daughter has been a contributing author, a workshop leader, and an active member of Toastmasters International, where she has held various leadership roles.
Furthermore, Mrs Hizekiel holds a certificate in school management and leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and has extensive training in the IB Primary Years Programme and student-centered coaching.
She also earned her bachelor’s degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and her master’s degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
She attends Wilkes University, working toward her doctorate in educational leadership to carry on a family tradition of excellence in education.
Rachel Mekuria: Mother, Pioneer In Education, And Fighter For Women’s Welfare
Rachel Mekuria was a loving mother and news of her passing away on 1st February 2025 was shared by her daughter Yodit Hizekiel.
Her daughter penned a touching tribute, describing her as “the most beautiful person in the world” and called her ” a gentle soul” deeply in love with God.
Obituary: Rahel Mekuria 1942 – 2025 https://t.co/gtxRUC12Yj
— Ethiopian Tribune (@EthTribune) February 2, 2025
Moreover, she says she is heartbroken, however, her mom passed on just the way she wanted to go.
She was the most beautiful person in the entire world! And she was my mom! She went to sleep and went off to be with the God she loved and worshiped her whole life today. If there was ever a saint, she was one. If I am one tenth the person she was I would be happy. She was my first Bible teacher, my protector, my hero, my gentle of all gentle souls. I am so heartbroken, but she went how she wanted so I’m at peace. I love you forever mamiye
Much is known about Mekuria’s public work and family life, but details about her husband remain private. She had chosen to keep that part of her life out of the public eye.
Additional Information
- Rahel Mekuria’s net worth is estimated to be around $500k as of 2025.
- She was born in 1942 and raised by her parents in Addis Ababa.
- Mekuria has kept her personal life out of public sight, including information about her siblings.
