Mr. Abdul

Ms. Esther

Ms. Francess

Mrs. Hawa

Mr. Jeremiah

Mr. John B. J.

Mr. John S. F.

Mr. Joshua

Mr. Osman

Mrs. Rose Ann

Mr. Samuel

Mr. Abdul R. K.
Secondary School Teacher
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Language Arts; Social Studies

Personal Background:

• Born: January 9, 1964
• Tribe: Themne
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Not married, 3 children: Habib, Mabinty, Moses
• Hobbies: Teaching, reading and listening to news

Academic Background:

• Attended Port Loko Teachers College, and St. Clements University
• Has a H.T.C. and Bachelor of Science in Development Studies

Spiritual Background:

• Wesleyan; Baptized- April 1992
• Testimony: “I was born in a Muslim dominated family and was a Muslim until 1992 when I accepted Christ as my personal savior. Since then, my life has been transformed significantly and there is a positive reward in my life.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“My personal life challenges are numerous as a divorced man taking care of three children in terms of their education, feeding, clothing, medication to name but a few. I as a father am wanting to further my education, but it is also another challenge taking into consideration the very small salary I am paid.”

Director’s Comment:
“Abdul is a fine and dedicated teacher. Abdul teaches in the Secondary School”

 

Mr. Albert B. L.
Secondary School Teacher
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; Business Studies

Personal Background:

• Born: June 25, 1976
• Tribe: Mende
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, No Children
• Hobbies: Football, gospel music, reading and watching movies

Academic Background:

• Attended Milton Margai College of Education and Technology, and also attended the Institute of Advanced Management and Technology. 
• Diploma in Banking and Financial Management.  B.S.C. in Accounting and Finance (qualifying year)

Spiritual Background:

• Baptist; Baptized-April 1997
• Testimony: “I came to know the Lord Jesus Christ in 1996. Since then, my life has become new through the Holy Spirit. Since that time, I am persevering on to maintain the crown of life. Due to God’s fulfillment, I stand as a living testimony in my church and community.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“I am married, and my wife and I are determined to become educated together. Due to financial constrains, caused by very low income, I am struggling to meet the education, housing and other domestic needs to improve our well-being.”

Director’s Comment:
“Albert is a committed and dedicated Secondary School teacher.”

 

Mr. Allen S. S.
Secondary School Teacher
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Creative Practical Arts and Krio Language

Personal Background:

• Born: July 1, 1975
• Tribe: Loko
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, Two children: Helen and Kaday
• Hobbies: Reading and singing “Choral”

Academic Background:

• Attended Freetown Teachers College
• Qualification: Teachers Certificate (T.C.)

Spiritual Background:

• Baptist Christian; Baptized November 26, 1987
• Testimony: “I came from a Muslim background. In 1986, I decided to stay with my uncle in Freetown. A friend of mine shared the goodness of Jesus Christ with me. In 1987, I was baptized and received Jesus Christ as my personal savior.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“God is really taking great care of my life by providing for me and my family, even though I am facing financial constraint to further my education. Also to upkeep my family, feeding and to educate my children.”

Director’s Comment:
“Allen is a fine and committed Secondary School teacher.”

 

Mr. Alpha K.
Primary School Teacher (Class 2, 3, and 4)
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; English; Dictation and Spelling; Creative Practical Arts; Social/Environmental Studies; Writing/Word Building; Literature; Prevocational Studies; Physical Health Education; Religious Moral Education

Personal Background:

• Born: February 2, 1963
• Tribe: Lokko
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, 3 children-Jane, Adama, and Alice
• Hobbies: Reading and watching Christian movies

Academic Background:

• Attended The Evangelical College of Theology
• Qualification: Has a DP in Development Studies, a DP in Business Studies and an Advanced Certificate in Business Studies

Spiritual Background:

• Baptist; Baptized May 30, 1999
• Testimony: “I came to know the Lord when I became blind and paralyzed for a few months and the Lord made me see and walk again. God’s message that was preached to me brought hope, joy, love and life in me. I know he died for my sins and am enjoying his relationship.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“I am married and have three daughters and the money which I earn cannot take care of my responsibilities such as educating my daughters, feeding, medication, house rent, etc.”

Director’s Comment:
“Alpha is a committed and dedicated Primary School teacher.”

 

Mrs. Aminata J.
Primary School Teacher (Class 2, 3, and 4)
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; English; Dictation and Spelling; Creative Practical Arts; Social/Environmental Studies; Writing/Word Building; Literature; Prevocational Studies; Physical Health Education; Religious Moral Education

Personal Background:

• Born: May 25, 1962
• Tribe: Mende
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, 4 children-Sahr, Micheal, Christiana, and Philip
• Hobbies: Cooking, reading, watching television

Academic Background:

• Attended Freetown Teachers College
• Qualifications: G.C.E.O level/ Teachers Certificate Candidate

Spiritual Background:

• Christian; Baptized: December 18, 1998
• Testimony: “I came to be a Christian when somebody came and preached the word of God to me.  Since that day, I have known that Jesus Christ is my personal savior.  After that, I started attending church, and I am happy that Christ saved me from my sins.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“As a mother of four children, I am facing a lot of constrains in life. My children are all going to school and I am attending the distance education at the Freetown Teachers College. I cannot meet the needs of my children and my income is too small to meet my needs as well.”

Director’s Comment:
“Aminata is a committed and dedicated Primary School teacher.”

 

Mr. J. Edison S.
Vice Principal of the School and Secondary School Teacher
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Religious Moral Education; Social Studies

Personal Background:

• Born: August 17, 1972
• Tribe: Madingo
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Not married, 1 child- Isaac
• Hobbies: Reading and watching foot ball games

Academic Background:

• Attended Cambridge International College
• Qualification: Three diplomas and pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Peace and Conflict studies.

Spiritual Background:

• Baptist; Baptized 1992
• Testimony: “I thank the Almighty God for his divine intervention. I happen to come from a Muslim family, and I got in contact with the Lord upon an invitation to receive Him from a friend. I attended a revival and the Lord spoke to me and I totally gave my life to Christ.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“Pursuing Bachelor degree course in peace and conflict studies, taking care of my child and meeting my family demands pose a serious financial challenge.”

Director’s Comment:
“Edison is a committed and dedicated Secondary School teacher, and serves well as the Vice Principal of the school.”

 

Ms. Esther S. S.
Primary School Teacher (Class 2, 3, and 4)
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; English; Dictation and Spelling; Creative Practical Arts; Social/Environmental Studies; Writing/Word Building; Literature; Prevocational Studies; Physical Health Education; Religious Moral Education

Personal Background:

• Born: April 5, 1984
• Tribe: Limka
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Not married
• Hobbies: Singing, dancing, eating, sleeping, and reading religious books and novels

Academic Background:

• Attended Freetown Teachers College
• Qualifications: Teachers Certificate

Spiritual Background:

• Pentecostal; Baptized April 12, 2006
• Testimony: “I become a Christian through a home cell meeting which was held at our compound by some Christian believers.  Then from that point I learned that the Lord is the creator of every man and that his son Jesus died for my sins, and then I also believed in his holy word.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“The challenges that I am presently facing are due to financial constraints caused by a very low income.  Due to this financial constraint, I am struggling to meet the educational, housing and other domestic needs to improve my wellbeing.”

Director’s Comment:
“Esther is a committed and caring teacher.  She is a faithful worker in the Primary School”

 

Ms. Francess G. T.
Secondary School Teacher
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; Home Economics

Personal Background:

• Born: August 26, 1965
• Tribe: Creole
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Marital Status: Separated, three children- cilia, Emelia, Melvin
• Hobbies: Reading stories and bible, singing praises and dancing

Academic Background:

• Attended Freetown Teachers College
• Qualification: T.C./H.T.C.

Spiritual Background:

• Pentecostal; Baptized 2003
• Testimony: “My family background is Christian, so I came from a Christian home. But I thank God in 2003 I got saved by accepting Jesus Christ as my personal savior.  By this I mean I was invited to a Pentecostal church where the word of god pierced my heart and found no where to escape but to give my life to Jesus and be baptized as a new creature.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“I have in mind to proceed further in my academics but my challenge here is where am I to get the financial support? At the same time, I am responsible for my children’s academics, so in this situation, how can I proceed further?”

Director’s Comment:
“Francess is a hardworking and dedicated teacher.  She teaches in the Secondary School”

 

Mrs. Hawa K.
Primary School Teacher (Class 1)
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Word Building; Writing; Reading; Spelling; English; Poetry and Drama; Physical Health Education; Religious Moral Education

Personal Background:

• Born: May 5, 1974
• Tribe: Loko
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, two children-Kelvin and Fatmata
• Hobbies: Reading and music

Academic Background:

• Attended Freetown Teachers College
• Qualification: Teachers Certificate Candidate

Spiritual Background:

• Weslyan, Baptized May 10, 1984
• Testimony: “I came to know the Lord through a message I heard from a church I attended. The message that the pastor preached was based on forgiveness. I felt convicted and invited Christ into my life as Lord and Savior. I am now walking in his path.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“I am married with two children and I find it difficult to contribute toward the running of my home due to poor income. My husband is overloaded with the family responsibilities.”

Director’s Comment:
“Hawa is a committed and dedicated Primary School teacher.”

 

Mr. Jeremiah O. T. C.
Primary School Teacher (Class 5 and 6)
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; English; Language Arts; Creative Practical Arts; General Science; Social Studies; French; Literature/Drama; Religious Moral Education

Personal Background:

• Born: January 13, 1965
• Tribe: Krio
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, 2 children- Charles and Christiana
• Hobbies: Football, Athletics, and reading religious books

Academic Background:

• Attended Freetown Teachers College
• Qualification: Teachers Certificate

Spiritual Background:

• Methodist; Baptized April 18, 1965
• Testimony: “I got to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal savior through the preaching of the Word of God. Since then, I am afraid to do what is wrong in the sight of God.  In addition, I was sick up to the point of death, and a pastor prayed for me and I was healed and delivered in the name of Jesus. I have accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior and my family will continue to live for him.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“I am a family man. My income is not sufficient to meet the needs of my family. And also I want to further my education, but am unable to because of low income.”

Director’s Comment:
“Jeremiah is a committed and dedicated Primary School teacher.”

 

Mr. John B. J.
Secondary School Teacher
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; Home Economics

Personal Background:

• Born: November 15, 1975
• Tribe: Mende
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, 4 children- Clinton, Samuel, Abdual, Juliet
• Hobbies: Sporting activities like athletics and volleyball

Academic Background:

• Attended the Evangelical College of Theology
• Qualification: DIP COM DEV/ B.A. COM DEV

Spiritual Background:

• Presbyterian; Baptized April 1996
• Testimony: “I came from a Muslim family. My uncle who is a Christian took care of me when I was a small boy.  Being part of the family, I was regularly taken to church until some time in 1991; I came to receive the Lord as my Lord and personal Savior. Ever since that time, I have been zealous for the Lord.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“I am presently a student pursuing my Bachelor of AM degree.  I also have a family to care for.  My challenge is how I can raise funds to pay my college fees and to care for the family as well.”

Director’s Comment:
“He is a committed and dedicated Secondary School teacher.”

 

Mr. John S. F.
Secondary School Teacher
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Integrated Science and Technology

Personal Background:

• Born: June 10, 1959
• Tribe: Loko
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Separated, 5 children- Kadiatu, Fatmata, Alimamy, Alie, and Mabinty
• Hobbies: Watching videos and reading novels

Academic Background:

• Attended Freetown Teachers College, and NUC
• Qualification: B. Ed.

Spiritual Background:

• Baptist; Baptized in 1967 and in 1975
• Testimony: “It took me quite a long time without going to church. One day, Mr. Alpha K. met me and invited me to the Kissy Baptist church where I heard the Word of God. Since then, transformations are gradually taking place in my life.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“One of the major challenges facing me is the financial support to educate my children up to the university level due to low income.”

Director’s Comment:
“John is a committed and dedicated teacher.  He teaches in the Secondary School”

 

Mr. Joshua C.
Secondary School Teacher
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Physical Health Education; Business Studies

Personal Background:

• Born: December 4, 1982
• Tribe: Loko
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Single, No children
• Hobbies: Sporting activities, like football and basketball

Academic Background:

• Attended IBA Tech
• Qualification: Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Spiritual Background:

• Assemby of God; Baptized 2003
• Testimony: “I came to know the Lord during a three day revival. The pastor asked us to give our life to Christ, and when we moved forward, the pastor prayed with us and invited us to his church, the assemble of God church. This is the way I came to know Christ.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“I am a teacher in the New Era secondary school. The challenge I am faced with has to do with my welfare and future development. My income is just too small to meet my needs. I am finding it difficult to pay my house rent and basic needs.”

Director’s Comment:
“Joshua is a committed and dedicated Secondary School teacher.”

 

Mr. Osman K. K.
Primary School Teacher (Class 5 and 6)
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; English; Language Arts; Creative Practical Arts; General Science; Social Studies; French; Literature/Drama; Religious Moral Education

Personal Background:

• Born: December 2, 1983
• Tribe: Mende
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Single, no children
• Hobbies: Gospel music, football, dance, sporting activities, and reading

Academic Background:

• Qualification: West African Examination Certificate

Spiritual Background:

• Baptist; Baptized April 2007
• Testimony: “I got saved in the year 2000 when I attended a gospel musical show. There I gave my life to the Lord Jesus. Since that day, my life has never been the same.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“My personal life challenges is that I want to continue with my education but due to low income, I am unable to finance it. This is because the cost of educatation in Sierra Leone is very high, and I am unable to meet the required fees. Also I am not living with my parents; my fathers lost his life during the war, and my mother is nowhere to be found.”

Director’s Comment:
“Osman is a committed and dedicated teacher.  He teaches in the Primary School”

 

Mrs. Rose Ann P. S.
Primary School Teacher (Class 1)
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Word Building; Writing; Reading; Spelling; English; Poetry and Drama; Physical Health Education; Religious Moral Education

Personal Background:

• Born: October 31, 1983
• Tribe: Temne
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, 1 child- Mariam
• Hobbies: Singing Christian songs and reading novels

Academic Background:

• Attended Freetown Teachers College
• Qualifications: Teachers certificate candidate

Spiritual Background:

• Christian; Baptized-November 21, 1994
• Testimony: “I accepted Christ as my lord and savior through the preaching of the word of God in the church and now a member. My life was miserable but that day, the word of God changed my life and I am now a child of God.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“My personal life challenge is low financial income. My husband and I are finding it difficult to meet our domestic needs and this is affecting us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Also I am struggling to pay my college fee as I study for my teacher’s certificate.”

Director’s Comment:
“Rose is a committed and dedicated teacher.  She teaches in the Primary School”

 

Mr. Samuel S. S.
Primary School Teacher (Class 2, 3, and 4)
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; English; Dictation and Spelling; Creative Practical Arts; Social/Environmental Studies; Writing/Word Building; Literature; Prevocational Studies; Physical Health Education; Religious Moral Education

Personal Background:

• Born: May 15, 1980
• Tribe: Limba
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, three children-Regina, Albert, Yabba
• Hobbies: Reading, sports and football

Academic Background:

• Attended St. Joseph VOC Institute, Lunsar
• Qualification: Trade Certificate NCTVA

Spiritual Background:

• Pentecostal; Baptized December 18, 1988
• Testimony: “I came to know the Christ as my savior in my early teenage days. I was moved by the word of God.  Friends and family members also told me about how Christ came and died for the sins of the world from John 3:16. Thank God I am enjoying the Christian fellowship.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“As a teacher my income is unable to meet the needs of my family, like providing an education for my children, medical needs, clothing, and shelter. My wife and I also want to pursue tertiar education but we are financially handicapped.”

Director’s Comment:
“Samuel is a fine and committed teacher.  He teaches in the Primary School”

 

Mr. Sheka A. S.
Primary School Teacher (Class 2, 3, and 4)
New Era School, Kissy, Sierra Leone

Subjects Taught:
Mathematics; English; Dictation and Spelling; Creative Practical Arts; Social/Environmental Studies; Writing/Word Building; Literature; Prevocational Studies; Physical Health Education; Religious Moral Education

Personal Background:

• Born: September 10, 1972
• Tribe: Limba
• Nationality: Sierra Leonean
• Married, four children- Mariama, Fatmata, Ester, and Philip
• Hobbies: Reading literature books, and sporting

Academic Background:

• Qualification: G.C.E.O. level

Spiritual Background:

• Christian; Baptized 2002
• Testimony: “I became a Christian through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that Jesus Christ is Lord and he died for me on the cross to save us from our sins. I came from a Muslim oriented family, but the Lord called me out from there to serve him and love him.”

 Personal Life Challenges:
“I am a father of four children. My income is too small to meet the affairs of my family. I want to further my education but I am financially weak to pursue this venture.”

Director’s Comment:
“Sheka is a committed and dedicated Primary School teacher.”