Mission
To raise leaders through holistic Christian based education, at the highest modern educational standards to all children of school going age, with special attention to marginalized and vulnerable children by nurturing their full potential and ability through an enabling environment where Christian faith in Christ and cultural integration are realized; and strengthen children through childcare leading to dignity and independence of a winning individual of the community for building of a peaceful society.
Vision
Molding and nurturing servant leaders with Christian based education for transformation and creation of future peaceful society.
Goal
To increase children’s access to education and improve quality of education at nursery and primary school levels in Shirekat and beyond.
Core Values and Scripture
Scripture: “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” Eph. 6: 4 ESV
Core Values
Good Shepherd Academy embraces Christian values which include
• Love
• Humility and servant-hood
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation
• Responsibility
• Compassion and care
Management and Administration
Good Shepherd Academy (GSA) is administered by board of directors providing to the executive director on policy making and supervision. The Executive Director/Founder manages and administers key leadership and strategic operations of the school including relating to parents, partners, NGOs, Churches, and government.
The Head Teacher under the supervision of the Executive Director oversees the overall day to day running of the school with the support of Parents Teachers Association (PTA). The Head Teacher is instrumental in overseeing performance of teachers, pupils and other support staff. All staff of the Good Shepherd Academy are Christians with credible testimonies of faith and practice and with high reputable moral and professional standards. GSA currently has 12 teachers and 7 support staff.
Governance and Leadership
The governance and leadership of GSA comprises of its Board of Directors and advisory for directives, policy making and supervision. The Directors supervise the Executive Director/Founder who manages and administers key leadership and strategic operations of the school.
