Key Experts
Project Coordinators
Ella Suortti
Project Coordinator (Finland)
University of Eastern Finland
Janeth Kalinga
Project Coordinator (Tanzania)
Dar Es Salaam University College of Education
Dr. Janeth Kalinga, a seasoned educator at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), brings over 15 years of experience in teacher education, focusing on curriculum development and instruction, and language teaching methods. Through collaborative research efforts, she enhances her proficiency in development projects, contributing significantly to project goals and capacity building. With strengths in instructional materials development and teaching methodology, Dr. Kalinga strengthens training programs and material design. Her exemplary leadership and communication skills ensure seamless coordination, documentation, and reporting of project activities, facilitating effective dissemination of results. Dr. Kalinga is fully dedicated to project success, ready to undertake tasks and deliverables with utmost commitment.
Project Coordinator (Namibia)
University of Eastern Finland
Sari Havu-Nuutinen
Project Leader
Sari Havu-Nuutinen holds a PhD in Education and is a Professor of Education, specializing in early years education. She works as a head of School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, where she is actively involved in various educational initiatives. This includes contributions to minor studies in pre-primary education, an international master’s degree program, and doctoral studies in education. With nearly 30 years of experience in teacher education in Finland, Havu-Nuutinen has played a significant role in curriculum development in teacher education as well as in basic education. Her international collaborative research focuses on multidimensionally to questions of teaching and learning. She has actively participated in science education research and teacher education developmental projects internationally.
Jin Goo Kang
Key Expert
Sakari Tolppanen
Key Expert
Cloneria Jatileni
Key Expert
Cloneria Nyambali Jatileni is a doctoral researcher at the University of Eastern Finland and a schoolteacher within Namibia’s Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture. She teaches a diverse array of subjects such as ICT, information communication, mathematics, quantitative research methods, and educational psychology. Jatileni holds a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Eastern Finland, a Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Education from the university of Namibia, and a Certificate in Transformational Leadership from the African Leadership Institute. Her research focuses on integrating ICT tools into pedagogy, particularly in mathematics and science. She is active in collaborative research that promotes teacher education development. As a Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL) Africa project researcher, she has facilitated collaborations between Southern African Universities, UEF, and the University of Turku in the field of education.
University of Turku
University of Namibia
Sakaria Iipinge
Key Expert
Sakaria M. Iipinge is an Associate Professor of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Studies in the School of Education at the University of Namibia. He has served in several management positions at university level such as Head of Department, Campus Director, and Assistant Pro Vice Chancellor. He obtained his LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from the University of Namibia, BA (Education) at Wartburg College, USA and MS at Iowa State University, USA and PhD at the University of Namibia, Namibia. Currently, his research focuses on teacher professional development, curriculum and assessment reforms and strategies, ICT integration in teacher education and curriculum for sustainable development. He also participated in both local and international funded projects.
Eveline Anyolo
Key Expert
Eveline Omagano Anyolo is a senior lecturer at the University of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus, in the Department of Intermediate and Vocational Education. She holds a PhD in Educational Studies from the University of Eastern Finland, Finland, a Masters Degree in Environmental Education from Rhodes University, South Africa and an Honours Degree in Education for the University of South Africa, South Africa. Currently Dr. Anyolo teaches Social Studies Education and Education for Sustainability modules to the undergraduate student teachers. She has also been involved in national and international funded projects. Her research interests are in Social Studies Education, Geography Education, Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
Lydia Amakali
Key Expert
Lydia Amakali is the Lecturer in the faculty of Education, department of Early Childhood Education and Care at the University of Namibia. She holds various qualifications in Education for young children including a Masters in Primary Education from University of Eastern Finland and a Masters in Curriculum Studies from the University of South Africa. Currently, teaching modules such as Literacy Development, Namibian languages for Pre and junior primary teachers and Religious and Moral Education. She is interested on various education areas that informs the teacher training on teaching the young learners to acquire the foundational knowledge and skills in order to meet to the world literacy standards.
Helena Uushona-Ndakalako
Key Expert
Mrs. Helena Uushona-Ndakalako is a lecturer at the University of Namibia. She holds a BA Degree in Human Ecology Education the University of The Western Cape, South Africa. She also holds a Masters Degree in Primary Education from the University of Eastern Finland, Finland. Currently, she is teaching Home Ecology Education and Human Nutrition at UNAM, Hifikepunye Pohamba campus. Her research interest is in Home Economics and teacher education.
Shiwana Naukushu
Key Expert
Shiwana Teeleleni Naukushu is a senior lecturer in the Department of Appplied Educational Sciences in the School of Education at the University of Namibia. He holds a Bachelor of Education (Science and Mathematics) from the Universtiy of Namibia and the University of South Africa, Master of Education in (Science and Mathematics) from the Univesrity of Namibia, A PhD from Stellenbosch University. Shiwana has served the University of Namibia for 20 years and has served as a Head of Mathematics and Science Education Department. Currently he is serving as the Coordinator for Teaching Practicum. Shiwana has interest in Researching in various areas of Education (particularly Mathematics Education). He possesses ample expertise in Rural Education, and has participated in internationally funded projects.
Dar Es Salaam University College of Education
Rehema Mwakabenga
Key Expert
Dr. Rehema Mwakabenga is the senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), Tanzania. She holds a PhD in Teacher Education from Massey University, New Zealand. She participated in the Post-doctoral studies at Michigan State University, in the United States to stregthen her research skills and collaboration with African scholars and beyond. Her research interest is in teacher education, with a special focus on professional development, curriculum development, and innovative pedagogy for classroom practices. Apart from teaching her courses, Mwakabenga has been facilitating training on Teaching Methodology in various Higher learning Institutions. Apart from teaching, Mwakabenga has been involved in reviewing and designing curriculum programs at school and university levels. She has also been involved in various projects and consultancies at the national and international levels.
Katherine Fulgence
Key Expert
Dr. Katherine Fulgence is a Senior Lecturer and served as Head of the Department of Educational Foundations, Management, and Lifelong Learning, with a distinguished career spanning 15 years. Her area of expertise lies in entrepreneurship education and the enhancement of graduates’ employability through skills development programs. Alongside her role as an educator, she actively engages in research, training, mentorship programs, and consultancy services across various domains including digital fluency, teacher education, professional development, and career transition. Dr. Fulgence demonstrates a strong commitment to community and outreach engagements. Her experience in project management and collaboration with international partners has further enriched her understanding of entrepreneurship education and its impact on socio-economic development.
Thadei Sagamiko
Key Expert
Dr. Thadei Damas Sagamiko holds PhD in Mathematics. He has over 10 years of experience in research and consultancy. Currently, he is the college head of quality assurance in Teaching and Learning and Coordinator of Research at the Department of Physics, Mathematics, and Informatics. Dr. Sagamiko has been involved in several activities with the Tanzania Institute of Education which has the role of providing quality education through the curricula in pre-primary, primary, Secondary, and Teacher Education. Moreover, Dr. Sagamiko has been actively engaged in development projects and development work.
Joseph Njiku
Key Expert
Joseph Njiku is a lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies of the Dar es Salaam University College of Education. He holds a PhD in Mathematics Education, a Master of Education in Science Education, and a Bachelor of Education in Science. He has been working as a faculty member for over twelve years. He also coordinates postgraduate studies and research at the faculty of education since 2021. He has also been involved in developing various professional development and undergraduate programmes specifically in the areas of science education and technology integration in teaching and learning. He has participated in various outreach activities involving the training of teachers in teaching methodologies for competence-based learning. His research is in mathematics and science education, teacher education, and technology integration in education.