Meet the team

Meet Cristine Alphonso, our Vice President. She is a trained English teacher and passionate educator who believes that education has the power to transform lives, build confidence, and create opportunities. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education – Secondary Education (English) and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education – Secondary Education (English), both from the University of Guyana. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Leadership in Education at Liverpool Moores University, where she is strengthening her knowledge and skills in educational leadership, school improvement, and effective teaching and learning. She currently serves as a Senior teacher at Hope Secondary School, where she is committed to supporting students in reaching their academic potential while also encouraging them to become confident, responsible, and well-rounded individuals.

Beyond the classroom, she is a warm, creative and ambitious person who enjoys spending quality time with enjoys spending quality time with family and loved ones, celebrating special moments, listening to music, travelling, taking photographs, exploring creative ideas, and expressing herself through writing and other forms of creativity. She has a genuine passion for personal growth, learning new things, and becoming the best version of herself. Her greatest passion, however, remains education and making a positive difference in the lives of young people. She is particularly passionate about developing students' communication skills, building their self-confidence, creating inclusive learning environments, and inspiring them to believe in their own potential. As she continues to grow as an educator and leader, she hopes to inspire others, contribute meaningfully to her school and community, play a role in shaping a stronger and more progressive education system in Guyana.