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Bernice Bangfu
Teacher Education Coordinator
Bernice Bangfu
Bernice Bangfu is the Teacher Education Coordinator at T-TEL. Bernice is a trained Communications professional with experience working as Coordinator for Policy, Leadership, Institutional Development and Communications on the 6-year T-TEL programme funded by FCDO. She has a history of working in the Media, Mining and Business Consultancy Industries in various communications related capacities. She is skilled in running Non-profit Organizations and has considerable experience working on donor funded programmes. Bernice holds a master’s degree in communications studies from the University of Ghana. She has a strong ability to engage stakeholders at various levels and build meaningful relationships for the accomplishment of organisational objectives.

Alberta Tackie
Curriculum Implementation,Teaching & Learning Coordinator
Alberta Tackie
Alberta Tackie is T-TEL’s Curriculum Implementation, Teaching and Learning Coordinator. She is an education and development professional with a varied range of skills and experience in providing quality and timely support to national institutions and programme management processes. She has over thirteen years' experience working in the Ghanaian education sector. Over three years providing institutional-level support to colleges of education in Ghana; a year working with National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) to roll-out a new pre-tertiary curriculum: and nine years working to develop and strengthen educational research at the tertiary level with National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE).
She also has experience in producing concise and informative reports for donor agencies and charities such as the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and World Bank. Alberta holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies and Geography and Resource Development from the University of Ghana respectively.

Marjorie Tackie
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) Coordinator
Marjorie Tackie
Marjorie Naa Afi Tackie is a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Coordinator at Transforming Teaching, Education & Learning (T-TEL). She holds a first degree in Geography and Resource Development and a Master’s of Arts, Migration Studies, both degrees from the University of Ghana. Her experience working in academia and international development as an education researcher inspired her to join the Transforming Teacher Education and Learning (T-TEL) programme in March 2017. She has strong expertise in GESI analyses and audits, GESI mainstreaming and results-based management. As part of the T-TEL programme team, she supported the development of the Gender responsive rubric scorecard which was used to assess and measure the degree of implementation of gender responsive strategies in Colleges of Education (CoEs) in Ghana. Marjorie was involved in the development and roll-out of the Gender Handbook for Teaching Practice Schools across the country. Her work with national education stakeholders like the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) contributed to the development and implementation of responsive policies like the Gender in Education and Sexual Harassment Policy Guidelines for tertiary institutions. Her role was also pivotal in the performance, completion and validation of the grants-based Gender Responsive Improvement Plans (GRIPs) which boosted CoEs efforts to become GESI responsive.

Angela Affran
Inclusive Education Coordinator
Angela Affran
Angela Affran works at T-TEL as the Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Education. She served as the Regional Director for Perkins International in the African Region, coordinating and managing projects, training teachers to serve learners with disabilities and special needs, advocating for the rights of children with visual impairment and additional disabilities, and supporting parents to advocate for their children.
She also worked as an Inclusive Education consultant with Inclusive Development Partners (IDP), USA and UNICEF in Ghana to conduct a formative research and to provide technical guidance on identification and support to children with disabilities in the early grades in both Ghana and Tanzania on Vision. She is also serving as a consultant for Ashesi University on the Disability Programming under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme-Phase 3.
She was previously the coordinator for Braille Literacy, Math and Science at the Special Education Division of the Ghana Education Service. She has a Master’s Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Education, Ghana and a Diploma in Statistics from the University of Ghana. Angela also has a certificate in Action Research and citizen led change from the Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. She is was a recipient of the Ford Foundation Scholarship, Wolfensohn Family Foundation Scholarship and was adjudged the best teacher in Math and Science category at the Akuapem North District in 2005.
She has worked in various countries and successfully implemented various projects with USAID, UNICEF, RTI, SIB and Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) in Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Lesotho, South Africa and Nigeria. She is the Co-Founder of Scaleup Future, a member of the Early Childhood Network in Ghana, the Greater Accra Regional Chairperson for the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition, a member of the National Inclusive Education Steering Committee and the president of the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program Alumni Association of Ghana (IFPAAG).

Issahaku Abudulai
Regional Team Lead, North East/Upper East (based in Walewale)
Issahaku Abudulai
Issahaku Abudulai is a Regional Team Lead based in Walewale. He has 10 years classroom teaching experience spanning JHS, SHS through to the College of Education. He also has over 16 years' experience working with varied teams to implement education programs in Ghana. Over the years, he has worked in these teams that have implemented complementary education programs: functional literacy, wings school concept and others. He also has some experience in using technology to support teaching in the classroom and adopting innovative ways to improve Early Childhood Education. Contributing immensely to the transformation of teacher education in Ghana, he has extensive knowledge of the National Teachers’ Standards of Ghana. Issahaku has strong competencies in the areas of teacher professional development, coaching and mentoring of teachers, designing teacher capacity building workshops, building strategic partnerships and coalitions. He has a good knowledge of curriculum development. Issahaku is reliable and able to facilitate the development of team-owned workplans, implement and report in accordance with agreed formats and deadlines.

James Adefrah
Regional Team Lead,Western/Western North (based in Bibiani)
James Adefra
James Adefrah is a Regional Team Lead based in Kumasi. He holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Management, Bachelor of Education and Diploma in Special Education and Social Studies Education from University of Education, Winneba and Teachers’ certificate “A” from St. John Bosco College in Navrongo. James has worked at Tamale, in the northern zonal office as Education Advisor supporting ten Colleges of Education. He worked briefly in the Regional Education Directorate as a Regional Coordinator for Special Education in the then Brong Ahafo region. James has over 25 years teaching experience, spanning across the various levels of the educational system in Ghana. He has over a decade experience in the Colleges of Education, teaching regular, sandwich and distance education students at diploma and post-diploma levels. He has contributed immensely to the writing and facilitation of teaching practice handbooks, Supported Teaching in School (STS), Professional Development (PD) materials, National Teachers` Standards (NTS), and the National Teacher Education Assessment Policy (NTEAP). James impacted greatly while in St. Joseph’s college when he coordinated College Improvement Planning, Challenge Fund Project, Payment by Results, Teaching Practice and Professional Development Sessions. He is a team player, results oriented, a good communicator and works with minimal supervision. His interest includes facilitation.

Peter Jayom Chammik
Regional Team Lead, Savannah/Northern (based in Damongo)
Peter Jayom Chammik
Peter Chammik is a Regional Team Lead based in Damongo. He has considerable experience in the education sector, both public and private. He was a tutor at the Tamale College of Education from 1990 to 2000. Between 2000 and 2009, he worked with Catholic Relief Services(CRS) where, as Senior Program Officer, he supervised USAID/UNICEF-funded programs in Education. From 2009 to 2012, he managed CRS’ Office in Wa, where he coordinated education and health programs implemented by a consortium of CRS, Care International, International Union for the Conservation of Nature and other partners. Prior to joining T-TEL in September 2015, Peter worked at IBIS Ghana, (now OXFAM) as Education Management Specialist. Peter has great interest in teacher education and advocacy, especially for increasing access to quality education for girls, minorities, and other vulnerable populations in rural and deprived communities as well as environmental sustainability.

Paul Twene
Regional Team Lead, Bono East/Bono/Ahafo (based in Nkoranza)
Paul Twene
Paul Twene is a Regional Team Lead based in Nkoranza. Paul has professional and training background in Social Work, Youth Development and Organization Development. He is a graduate of Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Netherlands, University of Cape Coast and University of Ghana. With over 23 years working experience in development work, Paul has worked with 4 reputable International NGOs: Global Communities as a Capacity Building and Training Specialist on the Mastercard Foundation funded YIEDIE Project, World Vision Ghana as Area Development Programme (ADP) / Cluster Manager, Christian Children’s Fund of Canada as a Programme Manager, PLAN Ghana as a Community Facilitator / Community Development Coordinator, and Youth Development Foundation (local NGO) as a Project Coordinator. His areas of expertise include project management, partnership development, community development, children and youth development, organization development, capacity building and training. Paul has managed education projects including literacy boost (LB), Learning through Play (LTP), School Improvement (SIP) and Early Childhood Development (ECD) as well as projects in other sectors such as WASH, Health and Nutrition, Child protection. Paul is result oriented and good team player.

GEORGE APPIAH
Regional Team Lead, Central (based in Cape Coast)
George Appiah
George Appian is a Regional Team Lead based in Cape Coast. George is an experienced education policy and delivery practitioner with more than 20 years' work experience throughout the 16 regions of Ghana and an emphasis on effective education policy implementation, stakeholder management, programme/project management & coordination, social policy and service delivery accountability and innovation.
He has very significant expertise in developing and executing education development programmes, focusing on systems accountability strengthening, leadership and management capacity building and facilitating strong multi-stakeholder engagements and collaborations that promote sound educational governance for improved student learning outcomes.
He has worked in different positions across a number of projects, including Ghana Project Manager, with Education Partnerships Group (EPG), Education Specialist, District Programmes Coordinator, Training Officer, all with Education Development Center (EDC), and Project Manager, Deputy Chief of Party both with CARE International in Ghana.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts, Honours and Master of Arts from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
His underpinning philosophy is that every child can achieve and that "Of all the gifts we give our children, quality education must be the most precious."

Solomon Adu-Gyamfi
Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

Wilhemina Gyamfi
Secondary Education Quality Assurance & Assessment Coordinator
Wilhemina Gyamfi
Mina has extensive experience in education systems development and project coordination with effective controls over programme variables. She held a few key roles within the Transforming Teacher Education and Learning (T-TEL) Programme funded by FCDO. She started at T-TEL as the Leadership and Institutional Development Coordinator, providing support to 46 public Colleges of Education to become ‘Centres of Excellence’ through improved leadership, governance and training, building a more coherent teacher education sector, through improved coordination, quality assurance systems, research and policy guidance. She was also a Zonal Field Supervisor, then a Zonal Team Leader for the Eastern and Greater Accra (EGA) zones with oversight responsibility of all T-TEL related activities in the 9 Colleges of Education within the two zones. She is the Secondary Education Quality Assurance & Assessment Coordinator at T-TEL.

Hawa Nindow
Regional Team Lead, Eastern/Greater Accra (based in Koforidua)
Hawa Nindow
Hawa Nindow is a Regional Team Lead based in Koforidua. She has eight years working experience in Education and Community Development. She has worked with T-TEL since 2017. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Management and a degree in Integrated Development Studies. As a development practitioner, she has held a range of project roles that involves coordinating activities at the community, district, regional and national levels. She has also undertaken assignments in many regions of Ghana, with a variety of competencies including training, facilitation, organisational capacity building, and action planning and monitoring. She is an honest and hardworking individual willing to learn new skills. Hawa is a good team player and able to work independently.

James Baba Salifu
Regional Education Advisor, Eastern/Greater Accra (based in Koforidua)

Daniel Essel
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer
Daniel Essel


Mabel Viviey
Communications & ICT Coordinator
Mabel Viviey
Mabel is a Communications and Knowledge Management professional with thirteen years’ experience. She is passionate about developing bespoke communications materials and tools for diverse audiences and documenting change processes. Mabel has coordinated interventions in partnership with civil society and state actors towards good governance, accountability, gender and social inclusion, and elections. Mabel holds a certificate in Strategic Communications for Development and Advocacy; a Master of Arts Degree in Gender, Peace and Security; and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Information Studies. Prior to joining T-TEL, Mabel worked as the Communications and Learning Manager of Christian Aid (STAR-Ghana Phase II programme). She has also worked Coffey International Development Ltd (STAR-Ghana Phase I), The Carter Center, Ghana Field Office, the National Identification Authority and the Institute of Economic Affairs. She has demonstrable experience in media, gender equality and social inclusion, elections, and local governance issues in Ghana.

Hannah Tinyep Mobya
Communications, Youth Engagement & Inclusivity Coordinator
Hannah Tinyep Mobya
Hannah is a Development Communications professional with the belief that facilitating access to information and knowledge are central canons to addressing development deficit. She leverages her strong public speaking skills to promote participation and give voice to the marginalised and excluded. Hannah has good knowledge on using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Photoshop Lightroom to facilitate her communication work. She is also very familiar with a wide range of graphics and social media platforms to produce campaign videos, animated feeds, and interactive websites. Hannah also has a strong understanding of media trends and media engagements – using social media to manage and share documentation to inform and cause social change.

Victor Sunkwa Asamoah
Regional Education Advisor, Bono East/Bono/Ahafo (based in Nkoranza)
Victor Sunkwa Asamoah
Asamoah Victor Sunkwa is a versatile Programs Coordinator with 10+ years of proven significant leadership, organizational and technical strengths skilled in coordinating and managing programs, research and strategic planning.
Victor worked as a teacher in the East Gonja Municipality for 10 years before joining FHI 360 as the Regional Training and Coaching Coordinator for the USAID Ghana Learning project in the Brong Ahafo Region. He equally worked with Impact (ED) formerly Discovery Learning Alliance Ghana as a Teacher Trainer in the Northern Region.
Prior to joining T-TEL Ghana, He was the Program Officer for the New Juaben North Municipality in the Eastern Region in charge of the Fast-Track Transformational Teacher Training by Sabre Education.
He holds a Master of Philosophy in Development Education from the University for Development Studies and a Post Diploma in Basic Education from the University of Education, Winneba.
Victor Asamoah has expertise in Early Grade reading and Writing, Play Based Teaching and Learning and Teacher Professional Development practices. He is a passionate about equity and inclusiveness and how education can be used as a tool to promote national development. Victor is a Regional Education Advisor based in Nkoranza.

Issahaku Fatawu Gbambegu
Regional Education Advisor, Savannah/Northern (based in Damongo)
Issahaku Fatawu Gbambegu
Issahaku Fatawu Gbambegu is a dedicated and results-driven development worker with a highly successful background in delivering quality interventions at the national, subnational and community settings through participatory approach. He is a team player with a knack for developing creative solutions to complex problems and thrives in a challenging environment.
He holds a Master of Science Degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of Cape Coast and a Bachelor of Education (Management) degree from the University of Cape Coast. With over 8 years of progressive work, he has deep knowledge and experience in stakeholder engagement and management, report writing, project facilitation, cross-sectorial collaboration, and coordination.

LILA ADOM YAMUAH
Regional Team Lead, Upper West (based in Wa)
Lila Adom Yamuah
Lila is a development professional with a unique experience in Ghana's rural, gender and educational development space. She has over 7 years of experience in implementing, monitoring and researching socio-economic issues impacting young adults, improving access and quality in education, women empowerment and leadership.
Lila worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University for Development (Wa-Campus) for 4 years before joining Plan Ghana-C4D as the Project Coordinator for the UNICEF Ghana Change project in the Upper West Region. She also worked with Varkey Foundation Train for Tomorrow as a Regional Coordinator and Teacher Trainer in the Greater Accra, Volta and Oti Regions.
She holds a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Ghana and a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Development Studies from University for Development Studies. Lila has supported policy formulation and alignment within the development space, organization and implementation of projects within various communities, and researched critical factors that impact social interventions in rural and urban communities.
Lila particularly enjoys working with young adults and has had a rich experience working with and across various institutions within Ghana's education sector. She has expertise in overall planning and delivery of school-community engagement activities; Teacher training; Support and training of local partners to monitor training, school-based activities and lesson delivery, that informs project's outputs; monitoring, evaluation and reporting to Project Management.
Lila aspires to deliver unique services through solid work ethics and organizational focus orientation to improve access and quality in Ghana's Education, thereby creating personal satisfaction and causing a social change and a more equitable and just society with economic order.

David Tordzeagbo
Regional Education Advisor, Eastern/Greater Accra (based in Koforidua)

Johnson Naapi
Regional Education Advisor, Western/Western North (based in Bibiani)

Salifu Seidu
Regional Education Advisor, North East/Upper East (based in Walewale)

Hilda Kodzoe-Bonto
Regional Education Advisor, Volta/Oti (based in Jasikan)

Raymond Adda Bakete
Regional Education Advisor, Upper West (based in Wa)

Albert Lawer Tetteh
Regional Education Advisor
Albert Lawer Tetteh
Albert Lawer Tetteh has extensive experience in coordinating and implementing education policies, programmes at the national, regional, district and school levels of education delivery in Ghana. He is a talented facilitator and trainer with experience in developing and delivering capacity building programs for teachers and administrators. He facilitated workshops on a variety of topics from. Science Technology Mathematics Innovation Education (STMIE) education to leadership, especially inclusive education at the pre-tertiary education level in Ghana.
Albert has worked at various levels of the Ghana Education Service as a classroom teacher, subject teacher, STMIE Coordinator, currently school improvement support officer and program officer.
During his 24-year tenure in the Ghana Education Service,
Albert has demonstrated leadership skills in policy implementation, curriculum development, teacher training and community engagement in many projects and programs, including SETP Basic Survey Workshop and the M4L methodology workshop on Managing for Learning (M4L), improving Digital literacy through the life skills app (Nubian Foundation Ghana and UNICEF) Has done deliverEd Research and Community of Excellence projects.
Albert is currently a Regional Education Advisor

Juliana Dinko
Regional Education Advisor, Ashanti (based in Kumasi)

Wisdom Tornugble
Secondary Education Assistant Coordinator
Wisdom Tornugle


Rashida Zakaria
Regional Support Assistant
Rashida Zakaria
Rashida is a passionate and dedicated professional, committed to fostering innovation, ingenuity, and teamwork while maintaining integrity. She approaches tasks with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm, eagerly embracing new ideas, experiences, and opportunities for learning. She is ready to adapt to diverse situations, promoting values that contribute to personal, societal, and organizational growth.

JOSHUA AMANOR
Regional Support Assistant
Joshua Amanor
Joshua Amanor is a Regional Support Assistant at T-TEL, based in Koforidua. In his role, he assists with operations, logistics, project management, and workshop reporting and reconciliation. From 2017 to 2021, he was a Supplier and Event Coordinator for a rental store, leading his team to achieve over 200% revenue increase and business expansion. Additionally, Joshua served as a volunteer Advisory Board member for the Ghana Library Authority Youth Engagement Center in Accra Central, funded by UNICEF. He gained practical experience during his internship at T-TEL, working with esteemed staff and the executive director. He contributed to the writing of the PLC Handbook 2 for Senior High School Teachers, observed interviews of candidates for HRO and Administrative Assistant Positions, and participated in project roadmap update meetings, enhancing his project management skills. Furthermore, Joshua volunteered as an IT Support and Research Consultant, assisting over fifty final-year students with their projects. He is the Director and CEO of Amajos Enterprise. He holds a B.Ed. in Basic Education and online Certificates in Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery from the University of North Texas and Professional Project Management Certificates from Google. One of his key strengths is risk analysis and management, allowing him to anticipate potential obstacles and implement proactive measures to mitigate them. He is proficient in project management tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Asana and Kobocollect. Joshua is a creative and vibrant team player with a passion for project management and a strong drive to bring ideas to fruition.

Abigail Kankwah
Regional Support Assistant
Abigail Kankwah
Abigail Banlema Kankwah presently serves as the Regional Support Assistant for T-TEL in the Upper West Region. Holding a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in social work and a minor in French from the University of Ghana, Ms. Kankwah has showcased a strong dedication to her field of study and a commitment to aiding those in need.
Her professional journey includes internships at the Social Welfare Department in Wa Municipal and the Dzorwulu Special School in the Greater Accra Region. These experiences have significantly contributed to her practical skills and knowledge, offering her insight into the intricate workings of the Social Welfare Department.
Ms. Kankwah's proficiency in French is a valuable asset that allows her to effectively communicate with diverse populations, enhancing her ability to provide support across various communities. Her academic achievements, coupled with her hands-on experience, underscore her passion and preparedness to contribute meaningfully to her field.

Elorm F. L. Palmer-Kegbor
Finance Support Assistant
Elorm F. L. Palmer-Kegbor
I am a dedicated and results-driven finance person with a BSc in Accounting from the University of Ghana. Currently, I am working as a Finance Support Assistant at T-TEL, Head office, where I contribute to the smooth functioning of the finance department.
In my previous role as a Finance and Administration Manager at THE WINFORD BOUTIQUE HOTEL, I successfully maintained payroll reports and utilized financial systems and management tools to prepare accurate monthly financial and cost reports. I ensured timely filing and reporting to regulatory agencies such as SSNIT, GRA, and GTA, demonstrating my strong understanding of compliance requirements.
During my tenure as a Banking Hall Executive at FIDELITY BANK GHANA LIMITED, I honed my customer service skills by effectively handling and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
I consistently ensured that all complaints were resolved within the stipulated time, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Additionally, I actively participated in opening accounts and played a key role in the promotion and marketing of the bank’s new products and services.
With a keen attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset, I am committed to delivering exceptional results in all my endeavors. I thrive in fast-paced environments, and my ability to multitask and prioritize ensures that I meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
Overall, I am a highly motivated finance person with a proven track record of success. I am confident in my ability to contribute to the growth and success of any organization through my strong financial acumen, exceptional problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence.

Blessing Ayinesongba Apalayine
Regional Support Assistant
Blessing Ayinesongba Apalayine
Having graduated from Gambaga College of Education, Ms.Blessing Ayinesongba Apalayine is a certified teacher and currently serving as a Regional Support Assistant at T-TEL. Her internships at T-TEL and Nagbo JHS have given her expertise in cooperation, flexibility, and a positive outlook. She has served in a number of leadership capacities, such as vice SRC President and a SEC member of ATTRICONS -TTAG. With an emphasis on fostering student passion, engagement, and the development of communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, her undergraduate degree in mathematics and ICT in education offers a strong foundation in pedagogy. Ms. Blessing’s ultimate objective is to achieve academic success and make a positive impact on Ghana's educational system.

ABIBA MUSAH
Regional Support Assistant

Lawrencia Ewurama Akuoko
Regional Support Assistant
Larencia Ewurama Akuoko
Lawrencia holds a B.ED in primary education from Holy Child College of Education affiliated to UCC.She is a Regional Support Assistant for Western and Western North Regions. Lawrencia is a people's person and always ready to learn. She loves listening to music at her free time.

Henry Amanortey
IT & System Support Officer
Henry Amanortey


Nhyiraba Quartson
Curriculum Support Assistant
Nhyiraba Quartson
As a dedicated and driven professional, Nhyiraba is currently serving as a Curriculum Support Assistant at T-TEL, where she contributes to enhancing educational programs and supporting the new curriculum development. Previously, Nhyiraba served as a Regional Support Assistant.
Nhyiraba holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Cape Coast. She has honed her skills in Commerce and developed a comprehensive understanding of the business world. As an intern at SSNIT, Cape Coast Branch she served as a Customer Service Representative, where she provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently. Nhyiraba also spent time as a Procurement Intern at the University of Education, Winneba. She assisted in procurement processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
Nhyiraba’s diverse work experience has equipped her with a versatile skill set, encompassing customer service, procurement, and accounting. She is passionate about leveraging her background to support educational initiatives and contribute to the development of an effective curricula at T-TEL.
