2010 ChildrenUP Students and Mentors Meet our UP mentors: Ambrose Okot is Dean of the Faculty of Education and Humanities at Gulu University. Ambrose received his Master of Educational Administration with Honors from the University of New England in Armindale, New South Wales, Australia in 2000. He received his Bachelor of Education from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. Ambrose has been with Gulu University since 2002. He served as head of the Department of Educational Management and Administration from 2003 through 2008. He then became Dean of the Faculty of Education and Humanities in 2008. He is on the University Senate Committee as well as other committees. ChildrenUP was privileged to meet Mr. Ambrose when he was at the University of Minnesota instituting a partnership between the two centers of higher learning. Ambrose Okot has been our leader in the search for academically excellent students who were financially unable to continue their secondary education. He is a gentle powerhouse who has enthusiastically taken a leadership role in identifying and working with the Secondary 1 students who are supported by ChildrenUP. We are honored that Ambrose Okot is working with us. Jennifer Oyaro Ms. Orayo is an English teacher at Mary Immaculate Primary School for Girls in Gulu, Uganda. She presently is studying for her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Literature from Gulu University. She received her Diploma in Education at the National Teachers’ College in Unyama, Gulu. Jennifer has participated in a number of workshops on counseling, psychosocial support and girl guide training. We are very pleased to have Ms. Oyaro join us in mentoring children. She has an understanding of young people coupled with warmth and calmness that promotes confidence in students. ChildrenUP is thrilled to have this educator as a model for the young women in our program. Allan Ongom Mr. Ongom teaches at Sir Samuel Baker Secondary School in Gulu, Uganda. He also taught at Gulu High School for twelve years. He received his Bachelor of Education at the Institute of Teacher Education in Kyambogo, Uganda. His expertise is in geography and he has been selected to grade the S6 geography exams at the national level. Mr. Ongom is a master of organization. He helped the Director of ChildrenUP find and interview the children who were scattered throughout two districts of northern Uganda. He brings a professionalism and confidence to the mentoring process, which is reassuring to the students as well as to the members of ChildrenUP. 7 UP Plus One = 2010 ChildrenUP students!!!!
Okello Jimmy Ronaldo It is no secret that Ronaldo refers to a famous soccer player, Okello Jimmy loves soccer too. Ronaldo is an orphan with no living relatives. During primary school he survived on donated food and clothing. He did incredibly well in primary school and in his Primary 7 leaving exam. At St. Joseph Layibi College [high school] he has done well in his classes this first month and is developing new skill during this first month of high school is learning to play guitar.
Okello Francis Okello Francis was a gracious host as the family greeted Allan and Charlie at the family compound when they visited with news that Okello Francis was being supported by ChildrenUP. Okello was quiet in demeanor yet most pleased by the news of his support. In his first month at Sir Samuel Baker School he scored a perfect paper in mathematics! Way to go Okello! There is a short video of the visit to his family compound on our website.
Kinyera Simon He did hard labor to pay for his own primary school fees. He had been in charge of his five siblings. Now at St. Joseph Layibi College he is meeting new friends and working to perform well in the end of term examination.
Oryem Patrick has creatively problem-solved a way to improve his studies. He has asked older students to assist him. Great idea Oryem!
Owac Giwu Simon has been the top performing student in the northern district of Uganda in his P7 Leaving Exam. Owac Giwu is a very well spoken young man who is working hard during his first month at Gulu High School.
Anena Lillian as a first month student at Sacred Heart Secondary School,has especially enjoyed the debating competitions and prayer time. She has been pleased with the effective teaching techniques that she has found in the school.
Atim Vicky did weekend labor to earn fees for primary school. She has shown herself to be hardworking and committed. She now enjoys the fellowship of her classmates and enjoys the teacher student relationships at the high school level.
Atto Consy As a grade 7 student she managed 8 siblings while still performing well as at school. She is incredibly quiet young woman who has found friendship with Atim Vicky and is blossoming with the care of mentor Jennifer Oyaro. Atto Consy education is being supported in memory of Florence Lesniak.
All these students here are focused on performing well at school. ChildrenUP is honored to be connected with them. |
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