Tumaini Schools
Modest Bayo initially trained as a teacher but worked as a safari guide for over 20 years. He started the Tumaini Schools in his home with his wife Lightness and a few other teachers in 2004 to provide quality education to children living in Karatu. Since its inception, he has worked tirelessly to expand the Tumaini schools to provide a consistent experience for young learners at all age levels.
Modest Bayo
Founder and Director
Mr. Gasper joined Tumaini Junior in 2015 as a Kiswahili teacher and quickly moved into the academic department once his ability for organizing became apparent. He has always held a passion for teaching and as Headmaster he hopes to facilitate an environment where both students and teachers feel empowered and enabled to perform their level best.
Gasper Polinary
Headmaster of Tumaini Junior School
Sifael Martin became the headmaster of Tumaini Senior Secondary School in February 2020. He joined Tumaini schools in July 2017 as an academic dean and mathematics teacher. He is originally from Singida town.
Sifael Martin
Headmaster of Tumaini Secondary School
Madam Penina joined the Tumaini family in 2013, as head of our pre-primary school, TX. She completed her teacher training in Kenya, specialising in primary education. Now entering her eighth year at Tumaini, Madam Penina has ingrained a love of learning in all of our youngest students. She is a kind and dedicated educator whose lessons are always filled with laughter.
Penina Kamatia
Headmistress of Tumaini Pre-Primary School
Mr. Barnabas received a degree in Biology from Sokoine University of Agriculture. He would spend his holidays teaching primary and secondary level students and fell in love with the profession. He joined Tumaini Senior Secondary School in 2016, where he teaches Biology and Project-Based Learning courses. He particularly enjoys teaching about mammals. This year, he was promoted to the role of assistant headmaster.
Mr. Barnabas
Assistant Headmaster Tumaini Senior Secondary School
Mr. Wilfred joined Tumaini Junior School in 2012 as an English subject teacher, assuming the role of deputy-head at the beginning of 2019. Originally from Kenya, he obtained his diploma in teaching at Kenya Methodist Teaching College. Mr. Wilfred says the highlight of his job is still teaching English and playing basketball with the students.
Wilfred Kisato
Assistant Headmaster Tumaini Senior Secondary School
Tanzania Education Corp
Caroline Kelly
Executive Director
Isabel Masawi
STEM Teacher
(Princeton in Africa Fellow)
Cece Thornton
Program Director
Lyla Archibold-Renwick
STEM Teacher
(Princeton in Africa Fellow)
Seth Heye-Smith
STEM Teacher
Saneme Novela
English Teacher