Primary Faculty
Claire Brigham
Claire Brigham
Head of Primary/Early Years Coordinator
Head of Primary/Early Years Coordinator
16 years at Simba International School
16 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!"
"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
Miss Chantal Bouverie
Prep 2 Class teacher
Prep 2 Class teacher
2 years at Simba International School
2 years at Simba International School
"I love teaching because it is so rewarding and there's never a dull moment with the little ones!"
"I love teaching because it is so rewarding and there's never a dull moment with the little ones!"
Memory C Hamakowa
Memory C Hamakowa
Prep 2 Class Teacher
Prep 2 Class Teacher
First year at Simba International school
First year at Simba International school
"I have been teaching for 11 years and I love my little munchkins because they bring so much joy and every day is unique. They look up to me as they role model."
"I have been teaching for 11 years and I love my little munchkins because they bring so much joy and every day is unique. They look up to me as they role model."
Mrs. Jessy Kabwesha
Mrs. Jessy Kabwesha
Prep 2 Assistant Teacher
Prep 2 Assistant Teacher
26 years with Simba International School
26 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!"
"l love being with the early years, to give high standards and care as we build good foundation for them!"
Miss Memory Mutumba
Miss Memory Mutumba
Prep 2 Assistant Teacher
Prep 2 Assistant Teacher
2 years with Simba International School
2 years with Simba International School
"I love children and I enjoy teaching; I really feel its not only a profession but a calling."
"I love children and I enjoy teaching; I really feel its not only a profession but a calling."
Mrs. Mabel Kazilimani
Mrs. Mabel Kazilimani
Prep 3 Class Teacher
Prep 3 Class Teacher
10 years at teaching at Simba International School
10 years at teaching at Simba International School
"Teaching children is my passion and calling that fulfils my life!"
"Teaching children is my passion and calling that fulfils my life!"
Anna Brigham
Anna Brigham
Prep 3 Class Teacher
Prep 3 Class Teacher
First year at Simba International School
First year 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!"
"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
Mrs. Susan Banda
Prep 3 Assistant Teacher
Prep 3 Assistant Teacher
33 years at Simba International School
33 years at Simba International School
"I love teaching and enjoy being with the children!"
"I love teaching and enjoy being with the children!"
Ms. Bwalya Mutale
Ms. Bwalya Mutale
Prep 3 Assistant teacher
Prep 3 Assistant teacher
First year at Simba International School
First year at Simba International School
"I love to teach because I enjoy being around kids and I love to see them progress in all areas."
"I love to teach because I enjoy being around kids and I love to see them progress in all areas."
Miss Lumbiwe Manyoni
Miss Lumbiwe Manyoni
Prep 2 & 3 Assistant Teacher
Prep 2 & 3 Assistant Teacher
First year at Simba International School
First year at Simba International School
"I enjoy being surrounded by kids because I have a passion for them."
"I enjoy being surrounded by kids because I have a passion for them."
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Lower Primary
Mrs. Virginia Kazembe Phiri
Mrs. Virginia Kazembe Phiri
Grade One Class Teacher English & Social Studies
Grade One Class Teacher English & Social Studies
32 years with Simba International School
32 years with Simba International School
"The best moment of my job is when l hear a child confidently exclaim, 'l can do this!' "
"The best moment of my job is when l hear a child confidently exclaim, 'l can do this!' "
Mrs. Dipti Gupta
Mrs. Dipti Gupta
Grade 1 Class Teacher Mathematics & Science
Grade 1 Class Teacher Mathematics & Science
2 years with Simba International School.
2 years with Simba International School.
"The unconditional love of children helps me make a positive contribution in bringing out best in their overall development."
"The unconditional love of children helps me make a positive contribution in bringing out best in their overall development."
Ms. Naomi Chipman
Ms. Naomi Chipman
Grade 1 Teaching Assistant/Art teacher
Grade 1 Teaching Assistant/Art teacher
3 years with Simba International School
3 years with Simba International School
"Being an educator allows me to keep learning and growing in knowledge."
"Being an educator allows me to keep learning and growing in knowledge."
Mrs. Mary Dongo
Mrs. Mary Dongo
Tau Boarding House Parent & Grade 1 assistant
Tau Boarding House Parent & Grade 1 assistant
15 years with Simba International School
15 years with Simba International School
"I have worked with kids all my life and love watching them develop, become educated as they grow."
"I have worked with kids all my life and love watching them develop, become educated as they grow."
Mrs. Vainess Mulenga.
Mrs. Vainess Mulenga.
Grade 2 Class Teacher
Grade 2 Class Teacher
17 years with Simba International School
17 years with Simba International School
"I love teaching because working with children gives me joy."
"I love teaching because working with children gives me joy."
Mrs. Ireen Mazuba
Mrs. Ireen Mazuba
Grade 2 Class Teacher
Grade 2 Class Teacher
6 years with Simba International School
6 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."
"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."
Ms. Tanaka Marebesa
Ms. Tanaka Marebesa
Grade 2 Teaching Assistant
Grade 2 Teaching Assistant
6 years with Simba International School
6 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."
"I love to teach because it challenges me to grow and make a difference in the lives of the students."
Mrs. Margaret Mumpangwe
Mrs. Margaret Mumpangwe
Grade 3 Class Teacher
Grade 3 Class Teacher
Mathematics & Science
Mathematics & Science
9 years with Simba International School.
9 years with Simba International School.
"I love the diversity in the students way of learning. We learn and grow together."
"I love the diversity in the students way of learning. We learn and grow together."
Mrs. Abby Temfwe
Mrs. Abby Temfwe
Lower Primary Coordinator
Grade 3 Class Teacher
English & Social Studies
4 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."
Mrs. Malama Longwe
Mrs. Malama Longwe
Grade 3 Teaching Assistant
Grade 3 Teaching Assistant
First year at Simba International School
First year at Simba International School
"I love teaching because it preserves knowledge, social skills and good morals."
"I love teaching because it preserves knowledge, social skills and good morals."
Upper Primary
Mabel Chiyaka
Mabel Chiyaka
Grade 4 Class Teacher
Grade 4 Class Teacher
14 years with Simba International School
14 years with Simba International School
" I love teaching because I am always filled with great joy when I witness a child's success."
" I love teaching because I am always filled with great joy when I witness a child's success."
Miss Patricia Renaux
Miss Patricia Renaux
Grade 4 Class Teacher
Grade 4 Class Teacher
36 years with Simba International School
36 years with Simba International School
"The wonder and excitement on children's faces when they have learnt something new; this is what makes teaching worthwhile for me."
"The wonder and excitement on children's faces when they have learnt something new; this is what makes teaching worthwhile for me."
Sasha Beukman
Sasha Beukman
Learning Support Coordinator
Learning Support Coordinator
Grade 5 Class Teacher Science & Mathematics
Grade 5 Class Teacher Science & Mathematics
5 years at Simba International School
5 years at Simba International School
"Teaching learners that everyone has talents and that with perseverance, all things are attainable."
"Teaching learners that everyone has talents and that with perseverance, all things are attainable."
Ms. Michana Nachilya
Ms. Michana Nachilya
Grade 5 Class Teacher English & Social Studies
Grade 5 Class Teacher English & Social Studies
2 years with Simba International School
2 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!"
"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. Mazuba Michael
Mr. Mazuba Michael
Grade 6 Class Teacher Science, Mathematics & Art
Grade 6 Class Teacher Science, Mathematics & Art
6 years with Simba International School
6 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."
"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."
Ms. Nongiwe Jere
Ms. Nongiwe Jere
Grade 6 Class Teacher English & Social Studies
Grade 6 Class Teacher English & Social Studies
2 years with Simba International School
2 years with Simba International School
"The light that goes on in a child's eyes when they get a concept and the confidence that comes with this knowledge; knowing I have a hand in shaping young minds into confident adults are a few of the many joys I find in teaching."
"The light that goes on in a child's eyes when they get a concept and the confidence that comes with this knowledge; knowing I have a hand in shaping young minds into confident adults are a few of the many joys I find in teaching."
Learning Support
Sasha Beukman
Sasha Beukman
Learning Support Coordinator
Learning Support Coordinator
5 years at Simba International School
5 years at Simba International School
"Teaching learners that everyone has talents and that with perseverance, all things are attainable."
"Teaching learners that everyone has talents and that with perseverance, all things are attainable."
Mr. Chilufya Kabwesha.
Mr. Chilufya Kabwesha.
Learning Support Teacher
Learning Support Teacher
2 years with Simba International School
2 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."
"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
Mrs. Ruth Mutesha Riches
Mrs. Ruth Mutesha Riches
Physical Education & Swimming Teacher
Physical Education & Swimming Teacher
6 years with Simba International School
6 years with Simba International School
"What I love about teaching is the fact that PE and swimming allows children to stay active, learn how to work in a team and enables them to build social skills in and out of the classroom."
"What I love about teaching is the fact that PE and swimming allows children to stay active, learn how to work in a team and enables them to build social skills in and out of the classroom."
Mr. Jacob Sichamba
Mr. Jacob Sichamba
Physical Education Teacher
Physical Education Teacher
First year at Simba International School
First year at Simba International School
"Physical Education brings about a healthy lifestyle; this makes me enjoy being a teacher so as to help students keep fit."
"Physical Education brings about a healthy lifestyle; this makes me enjoy being a teacher so as to help students keep fit."
Miss Esther Malipilo
Miss Esther Malipilo
Swimming Coach
Swimming Coach
8 years with Simba International School
8 years with Simba International School
"I love teaching swimming because I enjoy teaching the different techniques and knowing that my students have acquired an essential life skill."
"I love teaching swimming because I enjoy teaching the different techniques and knowing that my students have acquired an essential life skill."
Ms. Sindama Nkhata
Ms. Sindama Nkhata
Librarian
Librarian
15 years with Simba International School
15 years with Simba International School
"I love providing a fun and exciting environment for the children!"
"I love providing a fun and exciting environment for the children!"
Mademoiselle Tina E Sika
Mademoiselle Tina E Sika
Primary School French Teacher
Primary School French Teacher
2 years with Simba International School
2 years with Simba International School
"I love teaching French Language because it gives me an opportunity to give equal attention to individual students!"
"I love teaching French Language because it gives me an opportunity to give equal attention to individual students!"
Mr. Evans Chola
Mr. Evans Chola
Primary Music Teacher
Primary Music Teacher
First one year with Simba International School
First one year with Simba International School
"Children enjoy learning the subject because it's practical and I am passionate about teaching it!"
"Children enjoy learning the subject because it's practical and I am passionate about teaching it!"
Mr. Chali Lunda
Mr. Chali Lunda
ICT Teacher
ICT Teacher
4 years with Simba International School
4 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."
"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."
Mrs. Grace Phiri
Mrs. Grace Phiri
5 years with Simba International School
5 years with Simba International School
DT and Food Science Teacher - Upper Primary
DT and Food Science Teacher - Upper Primary
"I enjoy imparting practical skills to all my learners."
"I enjoy imparting practical skills to all my learners."