Our Team

United in purpose, Matinga, Jacky, and Beauty are steadfast in their commitment to continue transforming the lives of young Maasai children by offering them transformative high-quality learning experiences.

KIA Learning Director & Head Teacher

 Jacky Lyimo

JTeacher Jacky holds a Nursery/Primary Certificate and is Montessori Certified from the Montessori International College in Arusha, TZ. She also earned a Project Based Learning (PBL) Certificate from International Center for Education, Chicago, IL. Jacky has been a founding member and the Director of KIA Learning since 2017. She is our Preschool Specialist.

Elementary School Teacher 

Beauty Christopher

Teacher Beauty holds a teaching certification in Early Childhood and Primary School Education from Arusha Teaching College in Arusha, TZ . She earned a Project Based Learning (PBL) Certificate from International Center for Education, Chicago, IL (In training). She has five years of teaching experience and is our English Language and Primary School Specialist. 


KIA Learning House Founder and Project Manager since 2017

Matinga is the head founding member and provides unwavering support to the dedicated teachers at KIA Learning House through various means, including professional development, project design and management, mentorship, and manages fundraising efforts. (Learn more)

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