Primary Faculty

Claire Brigham 

Head of Primary

18 years at Simba International School 

"By doing what you love, you inspire and awaken the love of learning in others. I believe everyone has a superhero inside them, waiting to be discovered!"

Early Years

Miss Chantal Bouverie

Early Years Coordinator

Prep 2 Class teacher 

4 years at Simba International School

"I love teaching  because it is so rewarding and there's never a dull moment with the little ones!"

Miss Edwidge Chileshe

Prep 2 Class teacher 

2 years at Simba International School

"I love teaching because it gives me a real opportunity to make a difference in young lives and influence the future generation; as well as ensuring that children get off a good start in there lives."

Mrs. Jessy Kabwesha 

Prep 2 Assistant Teacher

29 years with Simba International School 

"l love being with the early years, to give high standards and care as we build good foundation for them!"

Miss Lumbiwe Manyoni 

Prep 2 Assistant Teacher 

3 years at Simba International School 

"I enjoy being surrounded by kids because I have a passion for them."

Mrs. Tanaka Mumpangwe 

Prep 3 Class Teacher

8 years with Simba International School 

"I love to teach because it challenges me to grow and make a difference in the lives of the students."

Anna Brigham 

Prep 3 Class Teacher

4 years at Simba International School 

"I am passionate about evolving technology into everyday school situations. I love having the opportunity to further my learning and be creative with the younger members of our community!"

Mrs. Susan Banda 

Prep 3 Assistant Teacher 

36 years at Simba International School 

"I love teaching and enjoy being with the children!"

Miss Memory Mutumba 

Prep 3 Assistant Teacher

5 years with Simba International School

"I love children and I enjoy teaching; I really feel it's not only a profession but a calling."

Lower Primary

Mrs. Dipti Gupta

Mathematics Coordinator

Grade 1 Class Teacher Mathematics & Science

5 years with Simba International School. 

"The unconditional love of children helps me make a positive contribution in bringing out best in their overall development."

Mrs. Virginia Kazembe Phiri 

Grade One Class Teacher English & Social Studies 

35 years with Simba International School 

"The best moment of my job  is when l hear a child confidently exclaim, 'l can do this!' "

Ms. Naomi Chipman 

Grade 1 Teaching Assistant/Art teacher

5 years with Simba International School

"Being an educator allows me to keep learning and growing in knowledge."

Miss Sharon Mwelwa

Grade 2 Teaching Assistant 

First year at Simba International School

"I love teaching because I enjoy being around the kids and I learn new things from them. Its' not just a profession, but a calling"

Mrs. Vainess Mulenga 

Lower Primary & Social Studies Coordinator

Grade 2 Class Teacher

20 years with Simba International School

 "I love teaching because working with children gives me joy."

Mrs. Ireen Mazuba 

Grade 2 Class Teacher

Tau House Parent  

9 years with Simba International School

"I chose to be a teacher because teaching is not just a profession, it is a mission. Children, like clay are moulded and shaped by the hands of a teacher. I have the ability to make a difference." 

Mrs. Margaret Mumpangwe 

Science Coordinator

Grade 3 Class Teacher 

Mathematics & Science

12 years with Simba International School. 

"I love the diversity in the students way of learning. We learn and  grow together."

Mrs. Abby Temfwe

Currently on maternity leave 

Grade 3 Class Teacher 

English & Social Studies 

7 years with Simba International School

"One thing I love about teaching is helping students through the process of developing learning curiosity and deeper level thinking skills because the transformation from September to July is both fascinating and inspiring." 

Miss Laticia Kabwe

Grade 3 English & Social Studies Cover Teacher

First year at Simba International School

"I love to teach because it gives me an opportunity to shape the lives of children and inspire them achieve their full potential."

Ms. Bwalya Mutale

Grade 3 Assistant teacher

3 years at Simba International School 

"I love to teach because I enjoy being around kids and I love to see them progress in all areas."

Upper Primary

Mabel Chiyaka 

Grade 4 Class Teacher Mathematics & Social Studies

17 years with Simba International School

" I love teaching because I am always filled with great joy when I witness a child's success."

Mr. Alex Coetzee

Grade 4 Class Teacher English & Science

First year with Simba International School 

"I love teaching, especially children, as when done properly, it is the most life-giving act for them, for you, for everyone."

Ms. Michana Nachilya

Grade 5 Class Teacher English & Social Studies 

5 years with Simba International School 

"I love teaching as it inspires me to be a better person because I have learned to be more patient, kind and persistent. Seeing children do better because I helped makes me feel great!"

Mr. Collins Mwamba

Grade 5 Class Teacher Mathematics & Science

First year with Simba International School 

"Teaching contributes to most professions in the advancement of society's future. I love teaching because it makes all other professions possible. Seeing my own students grow into responsible adults in society is joyful, fulfilling, and priceless."

Mr. Mazuba Michael

Upper Primary Coordinator 

Tau House Parent

Grade 6 Class Teacher Science, Mathematics & Art

9 years with Simba International School

"I love teaching because I enjoy helping shape little minds. I find satisfaction in my work when my students begin to make connections between what they learn in the classroom and real life situations."

Mr. Bonaventure Yombwe

English Coordinator

Grade 6 Class Teacher English & Social Studies

Second year with Simba International School 

"Enabling kids to make connections between concepts and what is going on in the real world is every teacher's master key."


Learning Support

Sasha Beukman 

Learning Support Coordinator

8 years at Simba International School

"Teaching learners that everyone has talents and that with perseverance, all things are attainable."

Mr. Chilufya Kabwesha.

Learning Support Teacher 

5 years with Simba International School

 "I fell in love with teaching when I saw the positive impact of a teacher on a child. We shape their thoughts and actions. The kindness we give these children is the change I want to see in the world."

Primary Specialist Subjects 

Mr. Chanda Chipinda

Physical Education Teacher 

First year at Simba International School

"Teaching is the first step of shaping the world you want to see."

Mr. Riverwell Mwanza 

Physical Education Teacher

Second year at  Simba International School 

"I strive to positively touch the lives of students in my care through imparting skills, attitudes and values that are beneficial to their whole being."

Miss Judi Muzeya

Swimming Coach

3 years at Simba International School 

"I love teaching Swimming as a life skill. Seeing the children progress in the water, as well as having loads of fun makes me happy! It's the little things that warm my heart; working with children and just seeing them smile!."

Ms. Sindama Nkhata

Librarian

18 years with Simba International School

"I love providing a fun and exciting environment for the children!"

Mademoiselle Ornella Illunga

French Teacher

First year with Simba International School

"I love teaching because it's the most effective and most enjoyable way to change the world."

Mr. Evans Chola

Primary Music Teacher

3 years with Simba International School 

"Children enjoy learning the subject because it's practical, and I am passionate about teaching it!"

Mr. Chali Lunda

ICT Teacher

6 years with Simba International School

 "I am very passionate about my subject because it makes me think outside the box. My mind is not limited to the same ideas but always looking forward to invent new things; I am that living example to the learners." 


Miss Wansuwila Nambela

First year with Simba International School

 DT and Food & Nutrition Teacher - Lower and Upper Secondary

 "Teaching is the  greatest profession on earth; it is noble and no one can have a profession without passing through the hands of a teacher. Since the age of fifteen, it has always been my calling."