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ALA Faculty Profiles

Christopher Khaemba, Dean of the Academy
Chris was previously Principal of Alliance Boys’ High School in Kenya, the highest performing school on Kenya’s secondary school examinations.  Learn More

Michael Gyampo, Chemistry Faculty
Michael Gyampo has over 13 years of experience as an IGCSE and IB Chemistry teacher and currently heads the Science Department of the SOS – Hermann Gmeiner International College in Ghana.  Learn More

Jessica Hastings, Entrepreneurship Faculty
Jessica is a design educator, empowering students, entrepreneurs and corporate executives with tools for complex problem-solving.  Learn More

Alexandra Holland, History Faculty
Alex Holland joins ALA from Sha Tin College in Hong Kong, where she most recently served in a range of capacities including Vice Principal.  Learn More

Alison Rodseth, English Faculty
Alison Rodseth has spent the last 10 years teaching English at various educational institutions in South Africa.  Learn More

Cheryl Read, English Faculty
Cheryl Read joins ALA from St Stithians Boys’ College, one of the leading schools in South Africa, where she most recently served as Head of the English Department.  Learn More

Sani Iliyasu, Physics and Computer Science Faculty
Sani Iliyasu has over 17 years experience as a physics and computer science teacher, most recently at Loyola Jesuit College in Nigeria.  Learn More

Paul Clark (Visiting Faculty), Physics
Paul Clark is currently the Head of Science and Technology at Oundle School, a coeducational boarding school in England.  Learn More

Peter Myers, Leadership Faculty
Peter Myers has worked with youth in a wide range of capacities and previously headed the Leadership department at Leadership High School in San Francisco, California.  Learn More

Gavin Peter, Drama Faculty
Gavin Peter has been teaching theatre for 15 years and joins ALA from Harare International School, where he was Director of Theatre Arts.  Learn More

Scott Rubin, Physics and Mathematics Faculty
Scott Rubin joins ALA from Hillcrest School in Kenya. Scott grew up in the USA and has taught physics and mathematics at the secondary school and university levels.  Learn More

Eugene Adogla, Teaching Fellow
Eugene Adogla is a 2008 graduate of Stanford University from Ghana with a passion for entrepreneurship on the African continent.   Learn More

Jordan Davis, Teaching Fellow
An American citizen of Cape Verdian descent, Jordan Davis previously taught science in Phoenix, Arizona USA.   Learn More

Rhobhi Matinyi, Teaching Fellow
A 2007 graduate of Wellesley College from Tanzania, Rhobhi brings a variety of experiences and a true passion for Africa to ALA.  Learn More

David Scudder, Teaching Fellow
A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford University in Biology, David brings an inquisitive mind and deep love of the sciences to ALA.  Learn More