Faculty, Staff & Mentors
Passionate subject specialists, STEM researchers, and caring house mothers devoted to unlocking every young woman's distinct intellectual and personal brilliance.
1:12 Ratio & Individual Focus
Small class sizes ensure every girl receives personal guidance, regular feedback, and academic coaching tailored to her pace.
Inquiry-Based Learning
Educators facilitate deep understanding through discussion, laboratory experiments, project research, and creative problem solving.
Mentorship Beyond the Syllabus
Teachers double as life mentors, guiding girls in public speaking, character, spiritual growth, and career aspiration.
Continuous Professional Growth
Our faculty regularly train in modern educational technology, STEM pedagogy, child safeguarding, and restorative practices.
Meet Our Educators
Filter by academic discipline to explore our department leaders and student mentors.
Mr. Patrick Walusimbi
Over 14 years preparing students for national UNEB physics distinctions. Coordinates the annual Science Fair and Pan-African Olympiad team.
Dr. Evelyn Namutebi
Passionate about empowering girls in chemistry and molecular biology. Oversees our modern chemistry laboratory and green science initiatives.
Mr. David Ochen
Demystifies mathematics through real-world applications, algorithmic thinking, and peer-coaching circles.
Mrs. Harriet Nakato
Inspires girls to understand African and global history, civic engagement, and ethical governance.
Mr. Samuel Kibuka
Leads field research expeditions and coordinates the school’s climate conservation and GIS mapping projects.
Ms. Joan Namaganda
Fosters a deep love for prose, poetry, and persuasive communication. Directs the Annual School Play and Debate Society.
Mr. Jean-Paul Mugabe
Prepares girls for international DELF certifications, Model UN diplomacy, and bilingual communication.
Ms. Patricia Akello
Nurtures creative expression through painting, sculpture, textile design, and digital multimedia.
Mr. Christopher Mukwaya
Directs the Light Academy Girls Choral Ensemble, instrumental band, and traditional African music orchestra.
Sister Mary Teresa N.
Provides warm, maternal care and guidance, ensuring our boarding dormitories feel like a safe, peaceful home away from home.
Mrs. Juliet Nabukenya
Offers confidential emotional, social, and academic counseling, promoting student mental wellness and resilience.
Coach Joseph Ssebuguzi
Champions teamwork, fitness, and athletic discipline across basketball, volleyball, athletics, and self-defense.
A Day in the Life of a Light Academy Teacher
Morning Mentor Check-In
Advisory homeroom sessions where mentors check in on each student's emotional well-being and daily learning goals.
Interactive STEM Lab
Facilitating hands-on experiments in our chemistry and robotics labs, guiding girls through inquiry-based discovery.
Clubs & Co-Curriculars
Coaching the debate club, directing drama rehearsals, or supervising basketball practice on our sports courts.
Evening Academic Clinic
Small-group study support and one-on-one tutoring for boarding students to solidify mastery and answer questions.
Next: Explore Our Campus & World-Class Facilities
Take a virtual photo tour of our modern Lweza–Kigo facilities.