Project Canaan Academy is supported by the founders of Heart for Africa and led day to day by a committed school administration team. Together, they help Project Canaan Academy stay true to its mission and serve learners and families well.
Our founders
Ian and Janine Maxwell are the co-founders of Heart for Africa, the faith-based organisation behind Project Canaan. Their vision for practical, lasting hope in Eswatini helped establish the wider Project Canaan community and the Academy’s place within it.
School administration
The school’s day-to-day leadership and administration team includes:
- Busisiwe Sibandze: Primary School Principal
- Celestine Mutinda: Deputy Principal, Primary
- Vusumuzi Ncube: Deputy Principal, High School
- Tengetile Dlamini: Pre-Primary HOD & Grade 1B Teacher
- Virginia Phiri: Primary HOD & Grade 6A Teacher
- Mihla Dlamini: High School HOD & Grade 8 Teacher
- Gabsile Dlamini: Administrator
- Nonduduzo Gama: PA & ICT Teacher
Read more about the wider teaching and support team on our Meet Our Team page.
Governance
The Academy operates within the wider leadership structures of Project Canaan, working closely with Heart for Africa to guide the school’s direction and ensure it is well run.