Maria in Rwanda - Teach Beyond
Welcome...
God is Transforming the world through education
Rwanda is known as the Land of 1000 Hills, but it is also a land of vibrancy, beautiful people, stunning landscapes and unexpected adventures. I have been in Rwanda, teaching at Virunga Valley Academy since 2018. I am not a newbie to East Africa, having spent over half my life living and teaching in this spectacular part of our one of a kind planet! My mother told me to do what I love and God told me to do it serving him. So here I find myself, teaching art and all other kinds of amazing subjects, surrounded by 6 volcanoes, as part of a community seeking joy and transformation.. oh and I must not forget my two dogs, Ned and Maple who chase away the Ibis birds!
Teach Beyond Member
As a member of Teach Beyond I believe that education is an effective catalyst bringing hope to individuals and positive transformation to societies. I seek to follow our Lord Jesus Christ by engaging with the needs of this world – physical, relational, and spiritual. As a teacher I use my skills and contexts to bring Christ’s light and healing to all I meet– children, adults, leaders and mission workers alike.
Missionary Educator
Making A Difference
Teach Beyond
TeachBeyond recruits, equips and sends Christian educators, administrators, and workers to serve in many different schools and organisations across the globe. These members serve the Lord in pursuit of the vision for transformational education. Teach Beyond rarely works alone, seeking rather to partner with groups, organisations and institutions in pursuit of the mission.
In partnership with local organisations, TeachBeyond co-owns and supports a number of K-12 schools, English language learning programmes, and projects.
Virunga Valley Academy
Virunga Valley Academy offers:
Affordable American style tuition and fees.
Native English-speaking teachers.
Small class size allowing us to offer an individualized educational experience for each student.
The opportunity to earn a fully-accredited US High School diploma through our partner, Keystone National High School, an on-line school based in Pennsylvania, USA.
The opportunity to take advance placement (AP) High School courses which, upon successful completion, can lead to university credit in the US.
Access and preparation for the standardized tests used for entry into US universities.
Get Involved
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20
There are many ways you can get involved with this ministry, which is so vital for the transformation of lives and our world.
Learn more about how you can be part of this vision and mission below.
Support Your Missionary
You are making a change with your giving. Your gift to support Maria through TeachBeyond will allow children and adults to benefit from quality Christian education that is truly life-changing. Your support enables Maria to impart knowledge in a way that integrates life and learning with Biblical truth. Thank you for your partnership in ministry!
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” - Jesus
Matthew 19:14
Contact Teach Beyond
TEACHBEYOND UNITED KINGDOM
3-2-2 Storey House
White Cross, Lancaster
LA1 4XQ, UK
www.teachbeyond.org.uk
VIRUNGA VALLEY ACADEMY
Musanze, Rwanda