Core Team
Dr. Scholastica Tiguryera
Scholastica is the Chairperson and one of the Founders of GITEA Education Foundation Limited,a highly skilled and adaptable educator with extensive expertise in early childhood and primary education, teacher training and educational management. Scholastica has worked across diverse, multicultural settings, consistently demonstrating leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Her career encompasses roles in teacher training, instructional coaching, and managing education-focused projects, particularly in early grade reading (EGR) and teacher professional development. She brings a wealth of experience from working on donor-funded programs and with NGOs in collaboration with Uganda’s Ministry of Education. Some of her previous positions include Instructor at Aga Khan University, Deputy Project Director for the School Improvement Project at Aga Khan Education Services, Professional Development Specialist with the School Health and Reading Program (SHRP) at RTI International, Basic Education Manager for the UNITY project at Creative Associates International, and Early Grade Reading Manager for the Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) activity at Education Development Center (EDC)
Consilous Twesigye Rwanyonga
Consilous is the Vice Chairperson and one of the Founders of GITEA Education Foundation Limited, a seasoned teacher educator with over 30 years of experience in the education sector, including 10 years working on USAID-funded projects in Uganda. She specializes in Early Childhood Development (ECD) and counseling, and has built strong relationships with key Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) departments and directorates. Notably, she supported the institutionalization of early grade reading (EGR) and prevention of school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) into primary teacher education (PTE) and Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) curricula. Additionally, she oversaw the development of the UNITE Master Plan (2023-2040) with support from USAID’s Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity. Her expertise also extends to palliative care education, where she provided technical support in six African countries, including Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Namibia.
Baziwe Sarah Nakamya
Sarah is the General secretary and one of the founders of GITEA Education Foundation Limited, Basic Education Consultant, excellent action researcher, motivational speaker and facilitator. Material developer including guides, modules and instructional materials. Has relevant experience with USAID – funded programs such as: ICYD, SHRP, LARA and UPHOLD. AIMSSEC (African Institute of Mathematical Sciences schools Enrichment Centre) alumnus, Post Graduate Administrator and a substantive retired head teacher, was a member on the MoES and NCDC Task force for the Thematic curriculum and was a Pre-service development Officer working with USAID ICYD from June 2021- June 2024, builds strategic partnerships, community engagements and counselling strategies.
Petra Ahabwamukama Ankunda
Petra is the Treasurer and one of the founders of GITEA Education Foundation. A Teacher Educator who led curriculum design for Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE). Proficient in program design, management, coordination, stakeholder engagement. and a training expert with over 15 years’ experience, Capacity builder, designer of professional development and training content in Early Grade Reading (EGR) Preservice Development Officer of USAID’s flagship education, ICYD and SHRP, the Uganda National Initiative for Teacher Development and Management System (TDMS) and Presidential Initiative on AIDS Strategy to Communicate to the Youth (PIASCY)-UNITY
Agnes Namazzi
Agnes is the IT specialist and one of the founders of GITEA Education Foundation, an experienced ICT professional, Instructional designer, and Digital materials specialist with a passion for Enhancing Education Technology. Committed to utilizing technology to improve teaching learning outcomes and operational efficiency. Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in producing high-quality digital, print, audio, and video educational content. Agnes, has worked on several USAID-funded projects and has contributed to a number of national education initiatives with the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), and the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES). She is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance teaching, learning, and operational efficiency.
Her mission is ; To make learning more engaging, inclusive, and effective through the power of technology.