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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, one of the most renowned schools in Africa. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology in Ghana.  Michael’s lessons are characterized by lively discussions, presentations, demonstrations, hands-on work, arguments, and a focus on developing critical thinking and inquiry skills. There is plenty to do from viewing spectra to preparing artificial flavours and fabrics. Michael says: “We may even attempt to prepare diamond – who knows? With Chemistry anything can happen!” Michael has worked with students from more than 15 different countries. He comes to ALA with a wife, three soccer-crazy sons and a daughter who badly wants to learn ballet dancing.