Meet the Team
Braeside Lavington employs a team of highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers dedicated to providing students with access to a broad curriculum and extensive cocurricular programme.
The Braeburn Group of International Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All staff applicants to Braeside Schools undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, criminal record clearances, and disclosure and barring service checks.
- Gladys Wahinya: BEd, BPhil Ed – Head of School, Head of Primary School
- Samwel Atonga: BEd, BPhil Ed, MPhil ITE – Head of Secondary School
- Esther Mokaya: BEd, MA – Deputy Head of Secondary School – Pastoral
- Nancy Ngei: BEd – Deputy Head of Secondary School – Academics
- Joel Ndungu: BEd – Deputy Head of Secondary School – Pastoral and Administration
- Agnes Gachagua: BPhil Ed, PgDip ECD, Cert ECD – Assistant Head of Primary School – EYFS and Key Stage 1
- Judith Mwangi – Assistant Head of Primary School – Academics and Key Stage 2
Early Years Teachers
- Joyce Watiri Kariuki – Crèche
- Shadya Rana – Crèche
- Susan Gathiru – Foundation Stage 1
- Sophie Wanyoike – Foundation Stage 1
- Mary Nyaga – Assistant EYFS Coordinator, Foundation Stage 2
- Mariam Said – Foundation 2 Stage
Primary School Teachers
- Jemima Ng’ang’a – Humanities Curriculum Leader, Year 1
- Jamila Liwali – Year Group Leader, Year 1
- Defrodah Mwanyota – Year 1
- Charity Maina – Year Group Leader, Year 2
- Polly Mugambi – Year 2
- Lucy Njau – Year 2
- Florence Kamau – Science Curriculum Leader, Year 3
- Purity Osewe – RE Curriculum Leader, Year 3
- Cheryl Ngima – Year Group Leader, Year 3
- Austin Mwangi – English Curriculum Leader, Year 4
- Martha Masitsa – Year Group Leader, Year 4
- Florence Otieno – Year 4
- Mary Amimo – Mathematics Curriculum Leader, Year 5
- Judy Gaiko – Year Group Leader, Year 5
- Amos Khaemba – Year 5
- Everlyn Omwega – Year Group Leader, Year 6
- Ziprosa Magero – Year 6
- Ronald Ombajo – Year 6
Primary School Specialist Teachers
- Jacklyne Beauttah – Music and Performance Curriculum Leader
- Gavin Makuba – Art & Design Technology Curriculum Leader
- Judy Birgen – French
- Timothy Mbuthia – Kiswahili
- Patrick Mathenge – Computing
- Derrick Odhiambo – Drama
Additional Educational Needs Staff
- Caroline Wachira – Overall Inclusion Leader, Year 2 Inclusion
- Faith Etyang – Year 1 Inclusion
- Eucabeth Cheptoo – Year 3 Inclusion
- Monica Waiboci – Year 4 Inclusion
- John Mwenda – Year 5 Inclusion
- Brian Bosire – Year 6 Inclusion
Sports Staff
- Anitah Wanyonyi – Head of Sports, Games, Swimming
- Maurice Oriedi – Head of Swimming, Games, Swimming
- Lucy Waiharo – Games, Swimming, Clubs’ Coordinator
- Kennedy Odhiambo – Games, Swimming
- Kevin Wahome – Games, Swimming
- Nelly Wangui – Games, Swimming
Student Support Staff
- Nelly Bureza – Primary School Librarian
- Joyce Watiri Kariuki – Scout Leader
- Yvonne Maina – School Nurse
- Gavin Makuba – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Mariam Said – PSHE, Wellness Curriculum Leader
Teaching and Class Assistants
- Harriet Imbogo
- Damaris Jepkoech
- Phyllis Kidambu
- Ann Kimani
- Christine Kuria
- Anne Mabinda
- Jemima Maina
- Jane Maingi
- Naomi Mburu
- Ruth Mueni
- Hannah Muthiora
- Precious Ndungu
- Sarah Ngugi
- Verah Nyaoke
- Maureen Ochola
- Jacklyne Teyie
- Risper Wanjiru
Secondary School Teachers
- Mary Karanja – Head of BTEC and Business Department, Economics, BTEC
- Prisca Koech – Head of Mathematics and IT Department, Mathematics
- Catherine Macharia – Head of CTV Department, BTEC Hospitality, Biology, Food and Nutrition
- Ruth Monyoncho – Head of English Department, English, Literature
- Hesborn Nyarotso – Head of Science Department, Biology, Chemistry
- Carol Omollo – Head of Modern Foreign Languages Department, French
- Edgar Weche – Head of Humanities Department, Geography, Environmental Management, Global Perspectives
- Alfred Marwa – Music and Performances Coordinator
- Mary-Beatrice Karimi – Key Stage 3 Coordinator, German
- Caroline Muiru – Key Stage 4 Coordinator, Geography, Environmental Management, Travel and Tourism
- Albert Omariba – Key Stage 5 Coordinator, BTEC Business
- Henry Kamau – Year 7 Group Coordinator, Biology, Mathematics
- Jane Rita Mbaka – Year 8 Group Coordinator, History, Sociology, Global Perspectives
- Alex Njoroge – Year 9 Group Coordinator, Computer Science, Mathematics
- Hilder Chacha – Year 10 Group Coordinator
- Irene Ngahu – Year 11 Group Coordinator, Art & Design
- Lilian Wamalwa – Year 12 Group Coordinator, Geography, Global Perspectives, Sociology
- Joel Omino – Year 13 Group Coordinator, Business, Travel & Tourism
- Martin Aguko – Kiswahili
- Jesca Akoth – English, Literature
- Saphan Anode – Chemistry, Biology, Science
- Kepher Bondo – Mathematics, Physics
- Peter Gowa – Mathematics, Chemistry
- Francis Inyangala – Business Studies, Economics
- Benard Isaboke – Chemistry, Physics
- Godfrey Kasaya – English, Global Perspectives
- Caroline Kemuma – History, Kiswahili
- Maxwel Keta – Computing
- Abedeen Khabetsa – Chemistry, Mathematics
- Bredah Kimathi – Drama
- Christine Kipchilis – Physics, Chemistry, Science
- Karaka Maina – History, Sociology
- Gladys Matara – BTEC Business Studies, Economics
- Ben Mauti – Mathematics Teacher
- Peter Muchine – Design & Technology
- Remmy Murule – History, Global Perspectives
- Daniel Mutuku – Computer Science, Physics, Science
- Anne Patricia Mwangi – Psychology, Sociology
- Martin Njoroge – Chemistry, Biology
- Moses Nyongo – Mathematics
- Edwin Ochieng – English, Literature
- Erick Oloo – Mathematics, Business Studies
- Fredrick Otsimi – Physics, Mathematics, Science
- Philip Owuor – Mathematics
- Susan Wanjiru – English, Literature
- Vivianne Wetukha – French, Sociology, History
Additional Educational Needs
- Hilder Chacha – AEN Teacher
- Alfonce Kioka – AEN Coordinator
- Ben Mauti – AEN Teacher
Sports Staff
- Martin Aguko – Sports Coordinator, Games
- Isaac Mburu – Head of Swimming, Games, Swimming
- Triza Kimani – Games, Clubs’ Coordinator
- Robert Mbithe – Physical Education, BTEC Sports
- Edna Otieno – Physical Education, Swimming
- Stella Wayong’o – Games, Physical Education
Student Support Staff
- Shadrack Barake – Secondary School Laboratory Technician
- Pauline Kamuti – Counsellor, Safeguarding
- Godfrey Kasaya – External Exams Coordinator
- Dorothy Makau – Secondary School Librarian
- Clare Muia – School Nurse
- Cobby Musyoki – Counsellor
- Jacinta Ngayo – Secondary School Laboratory Technician
- Susan Wanjiru – Careers Coordinator
- Vivianne Wetukha – Internal Assessment Coordinator
Form Tutors
- Jesca Akoth – Year 7
- Benard Isaboke – Year 7
- Henry Kamau – Year 7
- Bredah Kimathi – Year 7
- Christine Kipchilis – Year 8
- Karaka Maina – Year 8
- Ben Mauti – Year 8
- Jane Rita Mbaka – Year 8
- Caroline Kemuma – Year 9
- Maxwel Keta – Year 9
- Daniel Mutuku – Year 9
- Alex Njoroge – Year 9
- Kepher Bondo – Year 10
- Hilder Chacha – Year 10
- Remmy Murule – Year 10
- Philip Owuor – Year 10
- Francis Inyangala – Year 11
- Abedeen Khabetsa – Year 11
- Martin Njoroge – Year 11
- Edwin Ochieng – Year 11
- Peter Gowa – Year 12
- Gladys Matara – Year 12
- Fredrick Otsimi – Year 12
- Lilian Wamalwa – Year 12
- Saphan Anode – Year 13
- Anne Patricia Mwangi – Year 13
- Erick Oloo – Year 13
- Joel Omino – Year 13
- Shebby Anduru – School Office Assistant
- Priscilla Ayot – Telephonist/Receptionist
- Elizabeth Irungu – Accountant
- Serah Kahariri – Primary School Junior Secretary
- James Kanene – Transport Coordinator
- Eunice Karuku – Accounts Assistant
- Newton Kiano – Senior ICT Technician
- Wilfred Kitua – Assistant Caretaker
- Edgar Kwach – Marketing and Admissions
- Chepchumba Loki – Fees Counsellor
- Shadrack Maina – School Caterer
- Linet Mbithi – ICT Technician
- Evelyne Mbuvi – Accounts Assistant
- Colby Muchigi – Marketing Assistant
- Daniel Musyoka – Fees Administrator
- Elieza Mwangi – Senior Accountant
- Trizah Nderitu – Secretary to Head of School, Head of Primary
- Faith Ngari – Operations Manager
- Kariuki Ngooro – Campus Coordinator
- Joseph Ngotho – Senior ICT Technician/Electrical
- Betty Njogu – Secretary to Head of Secondary School
- Maximillah Ojeyah – Secondary School Junior Secretary
- Shadya Rana – PGCEi Mentor
- John Wambua – Caretaker
- Elizabeth Waweru – Human Resources