Meet the distinguished members of our Governing Body who provide strategic oversight and ensure the highest standards of educational excellence at SMA.
Strategic oversight for sustainable excellence
Our Governing Body ensures that every decision aligns with SMA's mission to provide exceptional Montessori education that nurtures the whole child.
We maintain the highest standards of accountability and transparency in all our operations, ensuring trust with our stakeholders.
Forward-thinking governance that anticipates educational trends and positions SMA for long-term success and innovation.
Active engagement with parents, educators, and community leaders to ensure our governance reflects diverse perspectives.
The SMA Governing Body serves as the strategic leadership team responsible for setting the school's vision, ensuring financial sustainability, maintaining educational standards, and safeguarding institutional integrity.
Comprising experts from education, business, law, and community service, our board members volunteer their expertise to guide SMA toward our mission of developing compassionate, capable global citizens.
The Governing Body serves three-year terms, with annual elections held at our General Assembly. Members may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Clear roles and responsibilities for effective leadership
Oversees curriculum standards, teacher quality, and educational outcomes
Manages budget, financial planning, and ensures fiscal responsibility
Oversees campus development, maintenance, and safety standards
Engages parents, alumni, and community partnerships
Distinguished leaders guiding SMA's vision and mission
Board Chairperson
Former member of the examining committee for the West African Examination Center (WAEC) Ghana, with extensive experience in educational reform and institutional accreditation.
Director
Dr. Faiza is a Director and Board Member at Southeastern Montessori Academy with over 15 years of experience in education, research, and administration. She holds a PhD in Economic Geography from the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Board Secretary
Nadia Mohammed, BA is the Pearson Edexcel Coordinator and Exam Officer at Southeastern Montessori Academy with over five years of experience in education and administration. She also serves on the school's Board of Directors.
Head Teacher
Mr. Sorkpor is a board member and Headteacher at Southeastern Montessori Academy. He joined in 2012 as a teacher, served as Assistant Headteacher (2013–2015), and has been Headteacher since 2015. He previously headed Amen Basic School for six years and holds HND and BSc degrees in Marketing.
Head Of Science Department
Yaw Poku-Prempeh, QTS, SEMH-UK is a retired UK headteacher, science educator, and Board Member at Southeastern Montessori Academy with over 30 years of experience in education and school leadership. He specializes in assessment, behavior management, and special educational needs (SEN/SEMH), and holds a QTS from Middlesex University, UK.
Administrator
Manages school operations, facilities, and administrative staff. Oversees budgeting and resource allocation.
Iprimary Department, HOD
Directs upper school programs, coordinates Iprimary preparation, and leads STEM initiatives.
Governance framework and operational guidelines
Set and review SMA's strategic objectives, mission, and vision to ensure alignment with educational excellence and community needs.
Approve annual budgets, oversee financial performance, and ensure responsible management of SMA's resources and assets.
Establish and review policies governing academic standards, student welfare, staff conduct, and operational procedures.
Regularly assess SMA's performance against established goals and educational standards, implementing improvements as needed.
Identify and mitigate risks to SMA's reputation, financial stability, and educational mission.
Maintain effective communication with parents, staff, students, and the wider community to ensure transparency and accountability.
Open governance and regular reporting
In keeping with our commitment to transparency, the following documents are available to stakeholders:
We welcome stakeholder engagement and value community input in our governance processes.
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