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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 Adeleye, Maths and Sciences Faculty
Michael Adeleye has taught physics at the secondary school and university levels in Nigeria at institutions including Adesoye College, Loyola Jesuit College and Bingham University. Learn More 

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

Beatrice Akala, Swahili Faculty, Health and Human Development Faculty
A graduate of University of Nairobi, Beatrice has ten years of experience teaching Kiswahili and Social Education and Ethics. Learn More 

Michael Andoh, Chair of Language and Literature
Michael Andoh has spent 16 years teaching English and has a B.A. (Honors) in English and History from the University of Ghana. Learn More

Ernest Asante, Geography and African Studies Faculty
Before joining ALA, Ernest spent ten years teaching geography at both IB and IGCSE levels at SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College, one of the most renowned IB schools in Africa. Learn More 

Robert Bennin, Economics Faculty
Robert Bennin joins ALA with wide-ranging professional experience as a consultant and investment manager, and has led courses in economics and finance at the University of Ghana. Learn More

Sarah Brown, Maths and Sciences Faculty
Sarah has worked as a private tutor and mentor for children and spent 5 months of her university career in Senegal, where she learned French and the native language, Wolof. Learn More 

Jordan Davis, Writing/English Faculty
An American citizen of Cape Verdian descent, Jordan Davis previously taught science in Phoenix, Arizona USA. Learn More

Hatim ElTayeb, Teaching Fellow
A Sudanese national and Harvard graduate, Hatim hopes to share his interest in political theory and international relations with the students. Learn More

Rosalind Gater, English Faculty
Rosalind Gater worked as an English teacher and Education consultant in Rwanda, where she led a teacher training program at the Kigali Secondary Schools. Learn More 

Tanya Grobbelaar, French Faculty
A South African native, Tanya has lived in France and taught French language in Africa and the Middle East. 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

Dinah Hanson, Entrepreneurship Faculty
Dinah Hanson graduated from the University of Ghana in 2006 with a B.A Honours Political Science and Psychology. 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

Lucia Hau-Yoon, Mandarin Chinese Faculty
Lucia holds a Masters Degree in Education cum laude, specialises in teaching Chinese and promotes awareness and appreciation of Chinese culture. 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

Sawad Hussain, Teaching Fellow
Sawad Hussain joins ALA after finishing her Master’s degree in Arabic Literature from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. Learn More 

Divine Kangami, Economics Faculty
Divine has a bachelors and honors degree in Economics at the University of Buea, Cameroon and Masters Degree in Economics at the University of the Western Cape (SA). Learn More

Laura Kaub, University Guidance Counselor
Laura believes that education is a key tool for sustainable development, and has worked for the past several years with students around the world as an advisor, admissions officer, and college guidance volunteer. Learn More 

Chemeli Kipkorir, University Guidance Counselor
Originally from Kenya, Chemeli’s career in university admissions started immediately after graduating from the College of Wooster in Ohio with a B.A. in English. Learn More

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

Monde Maziyane, Mathematics Faculty
Monde has extensive experience teaching an acclaimed maths tutoring program. He is also a student mentor for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. Learn More

Elishibah Msengeti, Teaching Fellow
Born and raised in Kenya, Elishibah obtained a B.A. with Honors in International Relations and African Studies from Wellesley College in 2009. She is thrilled to share her passion for world politics at ALA.  Learn More

Ngozi Nezianya, Teaching Fellow
Ngozi is of Nigerian descent and hails from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ngozi, a yale graduate, brings a wealth of leadership experience and political experience to ALA. Learn More 

Jean-Marie Niyibizi, French Faculty
Jean-Marie is a Rwandese national who strongly believes that knowing how to speak, listen, read and write a second language is like having a valid passport that helps one to explore other countries, culture, beliefs and practices. 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 

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

David Scudder, Biology Faculty
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

Pedzisai Sibanda, Laboratory Technician  
Pedzisai Sibanda is the Laboratory Technician for the Chemistry, Biology and Physics laboratories. He also heads up the ALA Science Club. Learn More

Nicholas Stirrett, Teaching Fellow
Nick Stirrett hails from the Midwestern United States and earned his M.A. in English at Queens College in Belfast. Learn More

Vincent Tago, Maths and Sciences Faculty
Mr. Vincent Juma Tago has twenty years experience in the teaching of Physics and Chemistry and has served as an examiner in KCSE (Physics) and IB (Physics). Learn More 

Jennifer Wolter, Life Sciences Faculty  
A graduate of Cornell University (NY, USA), Jenn has worked with students from across the world and enjoys the opportunity to both teach and learn from such diverse groups. Learn More 

Demeke Wondmagegn, Maths Faculty
Demeke Wondmagegn was born in Ethiopia and has taught Mathematics both at home and abroad since he finished his university studies in 2006.  Learn More