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Our Staff
KPS is staffed by a team of dedicated qualified academic and non-academic staff working together to develop a high quality provision of support, care and education.
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All Room Leaders have attained their Bachelor’s degree, while the Room Assistants have a minimum HND or OND qualification. In addition we have a team of external consultants, instructors and advisers who provide extra support as the need arises. Because we are built on the paradigm that learning is for life, our staff is encouraged and supported in pursuing personal development programmes
Administrators:
Staff:
Mrs Kerry Ogedegbe
Head of School
Kerry graduated from the University of East London – UK, where she studied Distributed Computer Information System. She has a Leadership & Learning certificate from the University of Hull, and a Certificate in Management from Wales University.
Her 15 years after university was spent working as a Network Engineer in the City of London, Heathrow, Wales, Amsterdam and Nigeria.
She has always had a passion for learning and has always wanted to work in education. Over the years she developed herself in the areas of leadership, lifelong learning and education management. Kerry is currently completing a Masters in Early Years Education at the University on Dundee, Scotland and would complete it in 2017.
Kerry’s leadership and management skills gained from her professional life, as a Network Engineer has been valuable in transitioning into Education Management. This is her fourth year of working in education, and she truly enjoys the steep learning and the challenges.
Kerry is very hand’s on, in addition to managing the daily operations school life, she teaches Key Stage 1 Computing.
In her spare time, she enjoys Reading, watching ‘who done it’ TV dramas such as The Fixer, Mentalist, CSI, Crime Diaries, etc. and documentaries, she also loves chilling out with close family and friends.
Ms. Adetoun Aderibigbe
School Administrator (Academic)
Ms. Adetoun is passionate about the education of children. She believes firmly that every child deserves quality education irrespective of their background, gender, religion etc. She graduated from the university with a BSc in Marketing and holds an MBA (International Business) from Staffordshire University in UK.
Her undying love for children fired her up in pursuing a certification in Child Psychology and Child Development from the United Kingdom. She also holds a Child Care and Development license from Alberta Children and Youth Services, Canada.
She has hands on experience (local and International) in the classroom and school administrative matters which has equipped her with the relevant multidimensional skill-sets required to oversee children in both curricular and co- curricular school activities. In balancing her work -life, she loves travelling, networking and swimming.
Ms Sarah Nwapili
School Administrator (Non-Academic)
Ms Nwapali graduated with a BSc. Environmental Protection and Resource Management from the University of Calabar – Cross Rivers State; She has also undergone professional training by The National Institute of Safety Professionals, and is a certified Health and Safety officer. She has rudimentary knowledge in Art and Design as well as French.
Presently she is undergoing professional training by the Chattered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Port Harcourt - Rivers State.
As an individual, she strongly believes that, there is always room for improvement; in her spare time she pampers herself with hobbies such as singing, travelling, reading, and cooking.
Ms Justina Akene
Key Stage 1 (Year 1)
Ms. Tina originates from Delta State in Nigeria. She studied at the University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies. She also obtained a Post-graduate Diploma in Education from the National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna. She has undergone the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) organized by the Cambridge University under the British council.
She is a warm and caring teacher who wants all children to be successful learners and works to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive to the varied needs of students. She has experience working in the Early Years setting and enjoys working with Pre-Schoolers; but working with the Year1 class has opened her eyes to another dimension in her chosen profession, and she finds fulfillment in her job daily.
Her hobbies include dancing, cooking and listening to music.
Ms Ijeoma Iwu
Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & French Teacher)
Ms. Ijeoma, studied B.A Foreign Languages and Literatures from the University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
She has undergone the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) organized by the Cambridge University under the British Council.
She has an amiable personality and loves to provide learning environments where children are happy. She believes in making learning fun.
In her spare time, she loves travelling, seeing new places, cooking and watching movies.
Mrs Chika Jideofor
(Asst. EYFS Coordinator)
Upper Nursery – Reception (4 – 5 Years Old)
Mrs Chika Jideofor is an enthusiastic and committed Early Years teacher with a natural ability to inspire children.
She has a BSc. in Human Anatomy from the University of Port Harcourt – Rivers State and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the Nigerian Teachers Institute, Kaduna. She has also completed the TKT (Teacher knowledge Test) organized by the British Council.
She currently serves as the Acting Early Years Coordinator and works to create a stimulating classroom atmosphere adapted to the varied needs of her pupils.
Her hobbies include researching improved teaching and learning aids/technologies to cater to a wide variety of kids and ensure no pupil is left behind in or out of the classroom.
Miss Joy Agu
Lower Nursery (3-4 Years Old)
Joy Agu is a loving teacher full of energy, warmth and humour; she has a robust teaching experience with specialty in childcare. She holds a B.Sc. in Economics from the prestigious University of Nigeria Nsukka, a Diploma in Education and training in the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test from the British council. She loves traveling, dancing to good music and has a track record of loving and investing in people.
Ms Theodora Madueke Lower Nursery (3-4 Years Old)
Ms. Dora is a warm and caring teacher, who wants all children to be successful learners and works to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and adaptive in the varied needs of students.
She has a Bsc in Mass Communication from Madonna University, and has undergone training in Montessori classroom activities.
She currently works in Lower nursery assisting the classroom teacher with the daily planning and organising of creative and mind stimulating activities to ensure adequate learning for the different learners.
In her spare time she enjoys public speaking, carrying out researches pertaining to child psychology and creating easier, fun and interesting ways to aid learning.
Mrs Omosefe Evah
Explorer Group (2-3 Years Old)
Mrs. Omosefe Evah has a BA. English from the University of Lagos-Lagos State; she has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Education with National Teachers Institute, Kaduna. She is trained in the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge (TKT).
She has a wealth of experience in administration and is presently teaching the Explorer group (2-3 years).
Mrs. Evah is passionate about impacting lives to make a positive difference. For leisure, she enjoys reading, cooking, writing and playing brain and trivia games.
Ms. Omokide Sidikatu
Explorers Group (2-3 Years old)
Ms. Omokide Sidikatu is from Edo State in Nigeria. She studied at Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma where she acquired a Bachelor of Art Honours Degree in foreign languages (French)
She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Teachers Institute, Kaduna. She has undergone the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) by the British council. She is a loyal and caring person who loves making a difference in the lives of young children.
Her hobbies include, cooking, travelling and singing.
Ms. Osasere Eribo (Pre-Nursery Coordinator - Head)
Early Bloomers (Under 2s)
Ms. Osasere Eribo has an HND in Accounting, from the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi-Edo state; She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from National Teachers Institute, Kaduna. Ms. Osas has completed the British Council Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT) program.
She is presently the Head Coordinator of the Early Bloomers class (3Months – 2years old); She prides herself in ensuring every single child in her class is well cared for, happy and appropriately challenged.
In her spare time, she loves Travelling, Cooking, Dancing and watching movies.
