Governance & Stewardship

Leadership & Governance

Guided by seasoned educational leaders and an esteemed Board of Governors dedicated to empowering young women in Uganda to excel and lead globally.

Strategic Vision & Governance

Ensuring Light Academy Girls School remains at the cutting edge of modern secondary education, ethical standards, and legal compliance.

Academic Quality & Innovation

Overseeing curriculum rigor, international partnerships, UNEB performance standards, and STEM infrastructure investments.

Student Welfare & Safeguarding

Upholding the highest standards of child protection, health, safety, and a nurturing residential boarding experience.

Sustainability & Development

Managing campus capital development, scholarship funds, and expanding facilities on Lweza-Kigo Road for future generations.

Meet the Team

Our Visionary Leadership

Experienced educators, administrators, and trustees devoted to nurturing every student's distinct potential.

Board of Governors

Dr. Florence N. Mukasa

Chairperson, Board of Governors

Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, M.Ed.

Dr. Mukasa brings over 25 years of educational policy and institutional governance experience across East Africa. She is deeply passionate about expanding STEM opportunities for African girls and leads the Board in strategic growth.

“Our board exists to ensure that every young woman who passes through our gates receives a world-class, character-defining education.”

Executive Administration

Mr. Ibrahim Kaya

Head of School & Executive Director

M.Sc. Education Management, B.Sc. Mathematics & Physics

With over 18 years leading top-tier secondary institutions, Mr. Kaya oversees the academic rigor, teacher development, and holistic school culture at Light Academy Girls Secondary School.

“We do not simply teach subjects; we cultivate moral courage, independent inquiry, and the unwavering conviction that girls can lead anywhere in the world.”

Executive Administration

Ms. Sarah Namubiru

Deputy Head of School (Academics & UNEB)

M.Ed. Curriculum Studies, B.A. with Education

Ms. Namubiru spearheads our academic programs, instructional quality, and UNEB O-Level & A-Level curriculum delivery, ensuring consistent top Division 1 performance across all disciplines.

“Every girl has an innate genius. Our duty as educators is to design the learning atmosphere where that genius blossoms into academic excellence.”

Executive Administration

Mrs. Grace Atim

Deputy Head (Pastoral Care & Boarding)

M.A. Counseling Psychology, B.Ed.

Mrs. Atim leads our student well-being, residential boarding life, and student counseling services. She champions a nurturing, safe sisterhood culture across all year groups.

“A girl who feels safe, valued, and loved at school will naturally achieve extraordinary heights in her academics and personal leadership.”

Academic Heads

Eng. Ronald Ssemwogerere

Director of STEM & Digital Innovation

M.Sc. Computer Engineering, B.Sc. Electrical Eng.

Eng. Ssemwogerere leads the robotics, maker design, coding, and science lab programs, guiding our girls to national and international science olympiad victories.

“When young women are handed the tools to build, code, and invent, they engineer transformative solutions for Africa’s future.”

Academic Heads

Ms. Rebecca Kyomugisha

Dean of Students & Leadership Development

B.A. Social Sciences, Postgrad Dip. in Guidance & Counseling

Ms. Kyomugisha oversees the prefectorial council, student leadership clubs, public speaking societies, and community service initiatives.

“Leadership is not about a badge—it is about integrity in action, empathy for one's peers, and moral courage in every decision.”

Next: Meet Our Dedicated Faculty & Staff

Discover the teachers, lab scientists, and house mothers in the classroom.

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