Our Team

The Team

Our Leadership & Working Team

At Open Wings Academy, we believe that a strong vision, coupled with a committed team, is the foundation for excellence in education. Our management and teaching teams embody this belief — bringing together strategic leadership, educational expertise, and a shared commitment to nurturing every child’s potential.

Director

The Director provides overall strategic leadership and vision for Open Wings Academy. With a deep passion for holistic education, the Director ensures that the Academy remains true to its mission of cultivating confident, curious, and compassionate learners.

Under the Director’s stewardship, Open Wings has grown into a vibrant learning community that values academic rigor, character development, and cultural identity. The Director leads institutional development, oversees quality assurance, builds strategic partnerships, and drives innovation across all operational and academic areas.

The Director works closely with a strong leadership support team to translate vision into action and ensure that every aspect of school life reflects the Academy’s ethos.

Supporting Leadership

* Ms. Towera Chiumia – Head Teacher & ECD Specialist
Ms. Chiumia is a trained and qualified Early Childhood Development (ECD) specialist. She plays a critical role in managing academic programs, ensuring that the curriculum remains developmentally appropriate and aligned with our teaching philosophy.
* Mr. Chrispin Kaphaika – Operations & Legal Lead
Mr. Kaphaika supports the Academy by overseeing legal compliance, operational systems, and governance frameworks that sustain the school’s growth and efficiency.
Together, this leadership team provides the solid backbone that enables the Director’s vision to flourish across all levels of the Academy.

Annet Jere

Annet Jere

Director and Founder

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Education (UCE), Early Childhood Development (Certified Educator)

Chrispin Kaphaika

Chrispin Kaphaika

Operations Manager and Legal Advisor

Masters in Intellectual Property and Law, Masters of Science & Bachelor of Science in Economics.

Towera Chiumia

Towera Chiumia

Head Teacher/ Administrative Officer

Certified Early Childhood Development Educator

Towera Lupwayi

Towera Lupwayi

Teacher
Alice Kaphaika

Alice Kaphaika

Teacher
Martin Nicholas

Martin Nicholas

Teacher
Gomegzani Mvula

Gomegzani Mvula

Teacher
Tiyamike Malenzi

Tiyamike Malenzi

Teacher
Dailesi Gondwe

Dailesi Gondwe

Teacher
Tionge Domic

Tionge Domic

Teacher
Jacquiline Mkaka

Jacquiline Mkaka

Teacher
Mrs Banda

Mrs Banda

Cleaner
Mr Jumbe

Mr Jumbe

Security Guard