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Head Teacher | MacDonald Brown School
I was born in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, and I spent most of my childhood living in Matero, one of the compounds within Lusaka. I went to a girl’s catholic primary school and grew up particularly enjoying science and music. After school, I gained a certificate in early childhood at Mwiza teaching college in Lusaka and then went on to study for diploma in the secondary teaching subject combination of English and Geography at Makeni College of teaching. I am divorced, and I live with my two kids who are in school. We enjoy being outdoors including walking and swimming, and we watch movies a lot. I also enjoy reading books!

I have worked in a variety of schools teaching children ranging from kindergarten to grade twelve. Over the years I have enjoyed a variety of roles including those of specialist junior geography teacher, academics manager, Kindergarten Coordinator, Deputy Head Teacher, and Head Teacher. I have always enjoyed taking children on a wide range of educational visits and developing learning in the outdoor environment. Consequently, these aspects of school life are very important to us at Macdonald Brown School.

This breadth of experience has led me to develop a strong belief that children learn best when they are having fun and are engaged in practical, real life activities. I also believe that strong relationships with parents and the wider community are vital in ensuring that children are supported as they move through their school life. So, I am delighted to be working together with pupils, staff, parents, government and everyone else involved with Macdonald Brown School for all our children’s success, achievement and welfare.

2nd Grade Teacher | Arise Christian School
Zamiwe developed a passion for teaching in high school, after being inspired by her own teachers. Upon graduation, she began serving her community as an untrained teacher, helping men and women learn to read and write. However, she was unable to afford further education, so she started working for private schools to gain experience and raise money for school. Zamiwe was able to raise enough money to complete her early childhood education at David Livingston College of Education in 2015.

She then began working for, and training under, Teacher Abi at Taonga School, a collaborator with Arise Africa. Abi played a key role in developing her passion and knowledge of teaching. She later transferred to teaching at Arise Christian School. She’s driven to make a difference in as many students’ lives as she can, finding fulfillment in helping children realize their dreams and sharing the message of salvation to her young students.