Smart Kids Ghana

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Spotlight on Christopher Shiell: Curriculum Contributor, Student Ambassador, and Changemaker

We are excited to celebrate Christopher Shiell, one of SmartKids Ghana’s inspiring Student Ambassadors and a dedicated curriculum contributor. Christopher brings his creativity and passion to designing engaging lessons that not only teach but also inspire our scholars to think critically and dream big. Beyond his work on curriculum, Christopher has stepped up as a […]

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Spotlight: Mariam Jugi Diallo – Curriculum Contributor & French Teacher

We are excited to welcome Mariam Jugi Diallo to the SmartKids Ghana team as both a curriculum contributor and a French teacher for our scholars. Mariam brings her passion for education and language to the program, helping shape meaningful learning experiences through her curriculum contributions while also preparing to lead engaging French lessons. Her role […]

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Spotlight: Ava Kakavand – Zoom Teacher

We are excited to welcome Ava Kakavand, an incoming first-year student at the University of California, Davis, as one of our newest Zoom teachers with SmartKids Ghana. Ava brings with her a strong foundation of teaching and tutoring experience. All throughout high school, she volunteered as a peer tutor in her school’s Academic Support Center, […]

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Meet Derin Kiraz – SmartKids Ghana Zoom Teacher

Derin Kiraz, an 11th grader at American Robert College of Istanbul, is passionate about using education as a tool for equality and empowerment. With firsthand experience volunteering in underprivileged communities in her own country, Derin understands the importance of making education accessible to every child, regardless of background or circumstance. Through a school supported volunteer […]