Staff
Developing an effective and sustainable staffing model for refugee schools in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
Who is a Light Academy Staff?
We believe in inclusion and equity based on our context. Our staffs are defined as coaches playing a key role in empowering, guiding, and supporting learners to unleash their hidden potential.
"Passionate about education and children's development, education in emergency and humanitarian skills, full of empathetic skills. Respect the institution's culture, mission, and values."
LIGHT ACADEMY-STAFF
Qualities of Our Teachers
Empathy & Patience
Understanding towards students who have experienced trauma
Collaboration & Peer Learning
Sharing experiences, challenges, and solutions
Problem-Solving Skills
Adapting methods to challenging circumstances
Resourcefulness
Making best use of limited resources
Cultural Sensitivity
Respecting diverse cultural backgrounds
Inclusive Practices
Ensuring all students can participate and succeed
Instructional Skills
Diverse teaching methodologies, project-based learning
Tech-Driven
Ability to use digital tools to enhance learning
Certified & Trained
Formal teacher training and special education
Staffing Structure
| Number | Position | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Director | Oversee school activities, safety insurance, and teachers' capacity strengthening |
| 1 | Operation Manager | Curriculum development, implementation quality assurance, teachers' capacity strengthening |
| 5 | Literacy Teachers | Implement pedagogy and literacy content |
| 5 | Numeracy Teachers | Implement pedagogy and numeracy content |
| 3 | STEM-oriented Teachers | Support project-based learning and digital literacy for learners |
| 5 | Play Coaches | Implement play activities and Social Emotional Learning to learners and parents |
| 4 | Science & Other Subjects | Teach science-related subjects like environmental studies |
Our Leadership Team
Dedicated professionals committed to educational excellence and refugee empowerment.
School Director
Overseeing School Operations
Oversee school activities, safety insurance, and teachers' capacity strengthening.
Operation Manager
Curriculum & Quality Assurance
Curriculum development and implementation quality assurance and teachers' capacity strengthening.
Academic Manager
Project-Based Learning
Support project-based learning and digital literacy for learners.
Our Core Deliverables
Competence-Based Curriculum
National curriculum + SEL
EDUTECH
Blended & digital learning
Parental Empowerment
Dual generational approach