OUR TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dehpue Zuo, Chair

Currently serving as Deputy Minister for Economic Management at Liberia’s Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. A seasoned macroeconomist, he has held key roles in government and academia, including leadership positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tohono O’odham Community College in the U.S. He co-founded the Partnership for Sustainable Development in Liberia and has contributed to major economic policy initiatives. He holds advanced degrees in economics and community development from institutions in the U.S. and Liberia.

Nicola Sutton, Secretary

A development professional with >10 years’ experience in West Africa. As Program Manager for the DEAR Foundation Switzerland, she has worked closely with LREC administration on operational matters since 2012. Previously, she has held both administrative and grant-management roles in the Australian public sector.

Hawah Goll-Kotchi

LREC’s longest-serving Board member, Hawah has been involved since 2007. Former Deputy Minister of Instruction at the Ministry of Education, Hawah brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the education sector in Liberia. In addition to her role on the LREC Board, Hawah serves as Director of the Providence Foundation, working on health and education projects in Bo Waterside, near the Liberian border with Sierra Leone.

 

Harris Fomba Tarnue

Principal and former EO of the Booker Washington Institute, Harris Tarnue is a seasoned educator and management specialist. He holds Master’s Degrees in Public Sector Management and Public Procurement for Sustainable Development, as well as a Bachelor of General Law. In the past he has served as Deputy Director-General for Research and Consultancy Services at the Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA), and as a member of the Transitional Legislative Assembly where he served on committees on Education, Planning & Economic Affairs, and Banking & Currency. He continues to share his expertise with others by lecturing at both the University of Liberia and Cuttington Graduate School. He is a resident of the Duazon community.

Sevim Araz

Executive Director of the DEAR Foundation Switzerland, Sevim Araz has extensive experience in banking and private philanthropy. The DEAR Foundation Switzerland has supported operations at the Liberia Renaissance Education Complex since 2016.

Dr Benetta Collins-Andrews

A Specialist Pediatrician, Dr Andrews currently serves as Chair of the Liberian Medical and Dental Council, and as Assistant Secretary General at the Liberian College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is an alumnus of the Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program, and remains actively involved in clinical research. Dr Andrews is also a member of the Duazon community - home to LREC.


ADMINISTRATION

Elaine Cole

Position: Principal

Qualifications: BA (School Administration), LICOSSES

DAVID DOKIE

Position: Vice-Principal

Qualifications: MA (Educational Administration & Supervision), CUSGPS

SAMUEL KOLLIE

Position: Registrar

Qualifications: BBA (Accounting), AME

MEKO TARWILLE

Position: Nurse & Counsellor

Qualifications: BSN (Nursing), UMU; Diploma (Psychological Counselling)

QUATAMA MOORE

Position: Development Associate & Digital Literacy Coordinator

Qualifications: BSc (IT), Starz; C Certificate (Education), LICOSSES

AQUACIOUS ZURBAH

Position: Administrative Assistant

Qualifications: BA (Biblical Studies, Education Minor), ABCU


SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (SMC)

Ellen Addae

Manages: Nursery - Grade 1

Teaches: Grade 6

Qualifications: BSc (Secondary Education), UL

Bernice Fiske

Manages: Grades 2 - 6

Teaches: Grade 3

Qualifications: B Diploma (Education), KRTTI

James Sannoh

Manages: Grades 7 - 9

Teaches: JHS Math and SHS Chemistry

Qualifications: BSc (Chemistry), UL; C Certificate (Education), Teach for Liberia

Boakai Morris

Manages: Grades 10 - 12

Teaches: SHS English & Literature

Qualifications: BSc (Secondary Education and English), UL


TEACHING STAFF

JENNIS TOGBA

Teaches: Nursery

Qualifications: AA (Early Childhood Education), LICOSSES

ALETHA KPALLEH

Teaches: Kindergarten 1

Qualifications: AA (Early Childhood and Primary Education), Rafiki College

HELEN BRACEWELL

Teaches: Kindergarten 2

Qualifications: AA (School Administration), LICOSSES

ABIGAIL DAYEPAYE

Teaches: Grade 1

Qualifications: AA (Early Childhood and Primary Education), Rafiki College

ETHEL VORKPOR

Teaches: Grade 2

Qualifications: BA (School Administration), LICOSSES

COOTA KAMARA

Teaches: Grade 4

Qualifications: BSc (Secondary Education), UL

CHERUE WASHINGTON

Teaches: Grade 5

Qualifications: BSc (Primary Education), UMU

ABRAHAM FLAHN

Teaches: PE, Civics, Business

Qualifications: C Certificate (Education), LICOSSES

CARPER GARWAY

Teaches: General Science & Agriculture

Qualifications: BSc (Agronomy), UL

ALPHA SUMO

Teaches: JHS Social Studies & SHS History

Qualifications: BA (Secondary Education - History & Geography), LICOSSES

CHRISTIAN FLOMO

Teaches: JHS English & Literature

Qualifications: BA (Theology), UMU

ELBERT ZINGBAY

Teaches: SHS Math & Physics

Qualifications: ASc (Geology), NCCC

JOSHUA DIGGS

Teaches: SHS Economics & Geography

Qualifications: BBA (Accounting), UL

HARRIS GOITOEWOE

Teaches: SHS Biology & Labs

Qualifications: BSc (Biology & Chemistry), CU

ELOISE NEBLETT

Teaches: TVET Catering & Hospitality

Qualifications: BSc (Agriculture & Forestry), UL

DEAREST WILLIAMS

Teaches: TVET Electricity

Qualifications: BSc (Electrical Engineering), Barshell University

MORRIS KAMARA

Teaches: TVET Auto-mechanics

Qualifications: Diploma (Automotive Repair), MVTC

AMOS WILSON

Teaches: French

Qualifications: BP Certificate

LAVICTOE SHERIFF

Teaches: Library

Qualifications: BA (Education)

TENIZEE BARYOGAR

Teaches: Science

Qualifications: BSc (Public Health), AUWA; C Certificate (Education), Teach for Liberia


SUPPORT STAFF (KITCHEN, JANITORIAL, AGRICULTURAL)