FIRST CHANCE KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL
PART OF THE SECOND CHANCE EDUCATION CENTRE


MAMA LUCY RENJU - FOUNDER
Second Chance Education Centre and First Chance Kindergarten was founded by Mrs Lucy Renju (known to all as Mama Lucy) on 6th of February 2004. The inspiration behind the Centre came from Mama Lucy’s personal experience as a female child growing up in Tanzania. As a young girl, she was denied the education available to male siblings and left school at age 14.
Mama Lucy married and had her own children, travelling the world with her husband’s work. When they both retired in Msaranga village, Mama Lucy decided it was time to take action to help the thousands of young girls who were living as orphans in Tanzania.
STAFF

CRESENSIA MKIRA - HEAD TEACHER
Married with 5 children, Cresensia Mkira is a huge part in the First Chance Kindergarten School's success. She was educated at the famous Kiraeni Catholic Girls School in Kilimanjaro and received her teaching qualification from Mkwawa Teacher's College Iringa Science Subjects. Before coming to work with Second Chance Education Centre and the First Chance Kindergarten in 2012, Cresensia Mkira was Assistant Headmistress at Mwanga Secondary School in Kilimanjaro and a teacher at Lombeta Secondary School in Kilema.
Her dedication and drive are part of the force that keeps the Kindergarten running so smoothly.

MARIETHA PASCAL - HEAD OF MIDDLE CLASS

THERESIA SHAYO - HEAD OF PRE-PRIMARY
Theresia Shayo is the Head of the Pre-Primary Class, gearing children up for their first year at Primary School. Known as "Teddy", she engages an occasionally boisterous class with ease. Her teacher training was obtained at the Early Childhood Development Education College in Dar Es Salaam and she came to work at First Chance Kindergarten School in 2013 when she was just 24.

MARIETHA PASCAL - HEAD OF MIDDLE CLASS
Marietha Pascal is responsible for the Middle Class at First Chance Kindergarten School. She studied teacher training at the Global Montesori Institute just down the road in Arusha. Having one child herself, Marietha's patient nature makes her perfect to handle this enthusiastic (and sometimes noisy) class. She has taught at First Chance Kindergarten School since 2013.

ISABELLA JOSHUA - HEAD OF ACADEMICS
Isabella Joshua has the wonderful task of being head of the Baby Class at First Chance Kindergarten School. These children are as young as 3 years old, and Isabella Joshua manages these younger children like the professional she is. She received her Early Childhood Education at MAM Early Learning Training Centre in Dar Es Salaam. Having worked previously at 2 Primary Schools, we knew she had great experience to come to First Chance Kindergarten School and make an immediate impact.
