12B Igbokwe Street · Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
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Goodnews Foundation Academy students during a guided learning session

Leadership

Stewarding the vision with purpose.

Leadership at Goodnews connects the Academy’s founding purpose with the daily work of teaching, learning, staff development and values-led school life.

A shared responsibility

Leadership keeps purpose visible in everyday decisions.

Goodnews Foundation Academy is guided by the founding vision of Rev. Simon N. Nwali and the daily academic leadership of Principal Mr. Felix Nweze.

Together with the school’s educators and administrative team, they support a culture where quality teaching, sound values and care for the whole learner belong together.

Rev. Simon N. Nwali, proprietor of Goodnews Foundation Academy, pictured with Mrs. Kim Rhodes, the school’s International Partner in the USAFounding leadership

Proprietor & Managing Director

Rev. Simon N. Nwali

The Academy’s journey began with a conviction that children should receive quality teaching, strong values and room to realise their potential.

Rev. Simon N. Nwali provides stewardship for that founding vision, supporting the direction and development of the school as it serves learners across four connected academic stages.

Enable learners to achieve their full potential today and prepare them to become the global leaders of tomorrow.
Mrs. Kim Rhodes, International Partner of Goodnews Foundation Academy in the USA
International PartnerUnited States

International partnership

Mrs. Kim Rhodes

International PartnerUSA

Building relationships that connect Goodnews Foundation Academy with a wider global community.

Mrs. Kim Rhodes supports the Academy’s international outlook and its shared commitment to creating meaningful opportunity for every learner.

School officials & staff

A team around every learner.

Leadership is shared across academic, pastoral, administrative and support responsibilities throughout the Academy.

Mr. Felix Nweze, Principal of Goodnews Foundation Academy
Principal

Mr. Felix Nweze

Provides day-to-day academic leadership and supports the school’s teaching and values-led culture.

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School official

Vice Principal

Supports academic coordination, daily school administration and student development.

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Student affairs

Dean

Supports student welfare, discipline and a positive culture of responsibility across the school.

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Administration

Bursar

Supports the Academy through careful financial administration and accountable record keeping.

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Academic team

Teaching Staff

Educators across Early School, Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary guide learning, character and confidence every day.

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School operations

Administrative & Support Staff

The wider staff team helps create a safe, organised and welcoming environment in which teaching and learning can thrive.

Leadership in practice

The work is measured by what learners experience.

Good leadership creates the conditions in which teachers can teach well and pupils can grow with confidence.

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Steward the vision

Keep the Academy’s purpose clear as the school grows and responds to the needs of families.

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Support educators

Encourage professional development, collaboration and a consistent commitment to quality teaching.

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Model the values

Make Focus, Integrity, Respect, Self-determination and Trust visible in relationships and decisions.

Visit Goodnews

Meet the community behind the vision.

Plan a visit to the Academy, see the learning environment and begin a conversation with the school office.