Our Team

Meet Our Leadership

We are proud of our committed and diverse staff driven by our common goal to cultivate brilliant minds in Ghana.

Emma T. Akuffo

Founder & Director of Curriculum

As a certified child advocate and MEDscience teacher at Harvard Medical School, the vision of Smart Kids Ghana was birthed out my passion for education equity & excellence. As a facilitator of critical thinking, I noticed a struggle among a great number of the Ghanaian students we taught. I aimed to create strategic curriculums that would boost critical thinking and equip students with problem-solving skills, resulting in ingenuity, innovation and excellence. 

Bismark Osei Kuffour

 Program Director & Managing Instructor

I’m Bismark The Dean of Academics for Bright Angels Montessori Village, an Educational Consultant and a Program Director for SmartKids Ghana. I’m fueled by my passion for understanding nature of students and granting them with intellectual needs which is within my Jurisdiction. I facilitate the process of building curriculum for education institutions. My hunger for knowledge and determination to turn information into action has contributed to Pursuing Educational psychology at the University of Capecoast Ghana.
My desire for working with SmartKids Ghana is incredibly insatiable. I’m super dedicated to executing of our flagship programs ie Critical thinking skills and Problem Solving Skills, technology literacy and health literacy and disease prevention.

Esther Amissah

Lead Instructor

I am Esther Amissah, a passionate educator and proud lead teacher at SmartKids Ghana. With a commitment to making a difference in the lives of students who are disadvantaged in some academic areas like technology literacy, critical thinking & problem-solving, and health literacy. I have dedicated my career to providing high-quality education to those who need it. As a lead teacher, I have the opportunity to empower young minds to grow, through innovative teaching methods and guidance. At SmartKids Ghana, we believe in the potential of every child; that’s why I strive to unlock the full potential of each student. As a lead teacher, I am continuously learning and evolving alongside my students. Join me on this impactful journey of transforming lives through education.

Benjamin Owusu-Peprah

Finance & Building Project Director 

Joycelyn Adjekum

Teacher

I am Joycelyn Adjekum, a dedicated educator and proud lead teacher at SmartKids Ghana. I am committed to helping students who struggle with skills like technology, critical thinking, problem-solving, and health literacy. My focus has always been on providing quality education to those who need it most. As a teacher, I guide young minds to grow through creative teaching methods. At SmartKids Ghana, we believe every child has potential, and I work hard to help each student unlock theirs. As I teach, I also continue to learn and grow alongside my students. Join me on this journey of transforming lives through education.

Precious Owusu

Teacher

My name is Precious Owusu, and I am a dedicated educator and the lead teacher at SmartKids Ghana. I am passionate about helping students, particularly those who face challenges in areas such as technology literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and health literacy. Throughout my career, I have been committed to delivering quality education to those who need it the most. As a  teacher, I am proud to guide and inspire young minds through innovative teaching techniques. At SmartKids Ghana, we believe in the unique potential of every child, and I strive to nurture that potential to the fullest. I continue to learn and grow alongside my students, and I invite you to join me on this meaningful journey of transforming lives through education.

Curriculum Contributors

Emma Akuffo
Harvard Medical School
Katy Cardenas
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Catherine Anderson
Windsor School, Boston, USA

Instructors & Facilitators

Kirsty Adu-Poku
Instructor
Joseph Ewusi Ansah
Instructor
Nana Ama Adu-Poku
Instructor

Board of Advisory

Stephen Akpatsu
Enterprise Rental, Branch Manager
Karen Owusu
Social Worker