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Meet the Team

Dedicated Leaders and Educators Serving with Integrity, Compassion, and Courage

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Leadership Rooted in Faith and Service

The strength of Acacia International School lies in its people. Our leadership and staff are united by a shared commitment to Christ-centered education, academic excellence, and the formation of servant leaders. Together, they steward the mission and vision of Acacia with wisdom, professionalism, and faith.

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School Board

Providing governance, oversight, and strategic direction

 

Acacia International School is guided by a diverse School Board made up of Christian leaders with experience in missions, education, business, development, and community service.

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Board Members​

  • Sam Baguma – Board Chair; Missionary and East Africa Regional Manager, Mission Aviation Fellowship

  • Nikki Tuggy—Secretary; Missionary

  • Juliet Ntabgoba Mwesige – Director, LeadUp Consultancy

  • Miriam N Karuhanga – Director, Cornerstone Charity Centre

  • Laura Slater – World Venture

  • Ben Kagonyera – Business Development Manager, UNOC

  • Alastair Taylor – Chief Technical Advisor, CoCoDev project

  • Mauricia Kayizzi – Head of Global Product Management, ENGIE Energy Access Africa

  • Jason Carpenter—Ex officio; Head of School

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The School Board provides oversight, accountability, and strategic leadership in alignment with Acacia’s mission and Christian foundation.

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Teaching Staff

Qualified, experienced, and globally diverse

 

All lead teachers at Acacia International School are certified educators with international teaching experience. Our faculty brings together professional excellence and a shared commitment to nurturing students academically, spiritually, and personally.

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Acacia’s teaching staff currently includes educators from:

  • United States

  • Uganda

  • United Kingdom

  • Nigeria

  • Ghana

  • South Africa

  • Tanzania

  • Zimbabwe

  • Zambia

  • New Zealand

 

This diversity enriches classroom learning and reflects the global community we serve.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Leadership Vision

Preparing students for lives of kingdom impact

 

“Acacia International School’s overarching goal for our students is that they leave us with a well-rounded, biblical worldview as a foundation for a lifetime of kingdom service. To that end, an outstanding education assists our students to discover and explore the world and God Himself as the Creator, Sustainer, and Saviour of the world.

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Their discovery and learning is supported by a school culture where students, families, and faculty all take pride in being part of our community, and where students take joy in the hard work of learning. When the time comes for them to move on, Acacia’s students are ready to excel in further education and in positions of godly influence in Uganda and across the world—living with Integrity, Compassion, and Courage.”

 

Jason Carpenter, Head of School

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Join the Acacia Community

Learn with us. Serve with us. Lead with purpose.

 

We invite families, partners, and educators to learn more about the people who make Acacia International School a place of growth, excellence, and faith.

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