Charles holds a Bachelor of Science with Education from Sokoine University of Agriculture, where he majored in Mathematics and Geography. He also earned a Diploma in Education in Mathematics and Geography from Butimba Teachers Training College. In April 2024, Charles began teaching Advanced Mathematics and assumed the role of Senior Academic Master at Precious Leaders Secondary School.
Reuben, a teacher since 2018. I began my career at Umarini Secondary School, teaching Kiswahili and History, and have since served as a board member at Charles De Facould High School and Deputy Head at Precious Leaders Secondary School. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Arusha. Originally from Moshi, Kilimanjaro, I enjoy playing football, reading stories, and engaging with students through extracurricular activities.
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Japhet's teaching journey began with a Grade "A" Teachers Certificate from Tarime Teachers Training College. He then continued his studies at the University of Arusha. Japhet has taught at Engilang'et Primary School and St. Thereza School, where he later became the Academic Master.
Mr. Majaba joined PEMS faculty in 2021, and the following year became PLSS first Academic Dean. He has been a teacher since 2014. Prior to teaching at Precious, he taught chemistry and biology at Steven Secondary School and math and science at Buhembe English Medium School. He is a graduate of Josiah Kibira University College at Tumaini University and is originally from Bariadi. Mr Majaba hobbies include reading, singing gospels, and performing scientific practicals. He is delighted to be part of the Precious community that supports the education of orphans, abandoned and other vulnerable children.
Mr Kafuba became headmaster of PLSS when the school opened in 2022. Prior to receiving this position, he was a member of the Precious English Medium School faculty since 2017. He also served as PEMS assistant head teacher, responsible for the school’s instructional program and helped strengthened the school’s academics. Mr. Telesphore received a bachelor's in education from Tumaini University Makumira and is originally from Kagera, Tanzania. He ‘appreciates the Precious organization for supporting the young children, women, and the community at large’.
Mr Frank has been a member of the Precious faculty since 2021. He attended The Joshua Teachers Training College where he earned a Teacher’s Certificate in 2014. What makes teaching at Precious English Medium School so rewarding and special for him is the love and care provided to all the students and the inclusion of extracurricular activities such as music classes and a variety of sports. Frank was born in Mbeya, located in the southern highlands of Tanzania. His enjoys reading and writing stories.
Madam Rehema joined the Precious team in May 2019. As Precious’ social worker, she serves the essential role of assuring the well-being and care of all the Precious children at the School and Home. Rehema became a social worker as a means to help others. What attracted her to Precious was the ‘opportunity to help and be a voice for children in difficult circumstances, working with the individual, family and community’. Rehema earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from the Institute of Social Work in Dar es Salaam and is originally from Arusha, Tanzania.
Mr Sululu joined Precious English Medium School in 2018. He earned a Certificate in Teaching Primary Schools from Monduli Teacher’s College and is from Ilburo, a village on the slopes of Mt Meru in Arusha, Tanzania. Mr Sululu is delighted to be part of Precious as the school offers a ‘good learning environment (and) a lot of teaching aids like iPads, computers and science equipment...for reinforcing the teaching and learning process’.
Sarah Modest, a school teacher, had the vision to open a kindergarten for the children of Nshupu whose families were too poor to pay the fees required to attend a public school. Today Precious English Medium School offers a Preschool Program that includes 'baby', pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten classes. Under the Preschool Program, approximately 90 village children are being taught and fed two nutritious meals per school day.
In 2010, William Modest, a school teacher, founded Precious Orphans Children's Home, leaving a secure job to pursue his life's mission. William had watched his mother die of AIDS when he was a teenager and has since dedicated himself to AIDS prevention and care of its casualties. He has successfully overseen Precious amazing growth and expansion since its founding, including the development of a model family-style children's home to care for the most vulnerable and the Precious English Medium School, which is educating over 230 children.
Mme Ediltruda joined Precious in 2017 and has been teaching since 2013. She particularly enjoys teaching at Precious as ‘it cares for its pupils with diverse needs and values all its employees (no matter their position)’. Mme Ediltruda earned a diploma in education from Arusha Teacher’s College and is originally from Karatu, Tanzania. She loves teaching and one of her favorite quotes: ‘Hold onto instructions. Do not let it go. Guard it well. For it is your life.’
Mme Debora has led the Precious School since 2017 and offers a wealth of knowledge and experience as a early childhood and secondary school teacher since 2011. She received her teaching diploma from Mt Meru University and earned multiple post-graduate certificates in counseling, primary health and education from colleges in Uganda and Tanzania. Mme Debora is originally from the Kilimanjaro region in eastern Tanzania.
Mr Songoro began teaching in 2010 and joined the Precious Faculty in 2017. He is from Kigoma, a town in the northeastern shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania, and received his diploma from Alliance Française. In addition to teaching French, Mr. Songoro teaches ICT to upper and lower grade students, assists with the schools music program, and co-leads Precious ICT Project. Mr Songoro attributes Precious success to the School’s ‘strong administration and care for all without segregation’.
Mr Ezekiel has been a member of the Precious Faculty since 2017 and a teacher since 2016. He is from Arusha and received a bachelor of arts degree in education. What he particularly appreciates about the Precious English Medium School is that the entire staff works so well as a team. ‘The school administration has created a conducive environment for all workers to have peace.’ In addition to teaching. Mr Ezekiel enjoys gospel music.