Ekere Gift Uchechi, M.Ed., TRCN

Educational leader. Educator.
Guidance & counselling professional.

Improving teaching, strengthening educational leadership, and supporting learner wellbeing — with over twelve years across the classroom, school administration and student support.

Currently serving as School Supervisor and Year 5 Teacher at Joachcare Academy, Abuja, where I support teachers, learners and school leadership in building effective and caring learning environments.

Portrait of Ekere Gift Uchechi
Education · Leadership · Learning · Wellbeing
12+Years in education
25+Teachers supervised & supported
M.Ed.Guidance & Counselling
2Postgraduate diplomas

Education is more than teaching. It is developing people, strengthening systems, and creating environments where learners and educators can thrive.

My professional journey has taken me from the classroom into educational leadership, teacher supervision and learner support. Over the past twelve years I have taught learners, supported school administration, supervised and coached teachers, contributed to curriculum implementation, facilitated professional development, and supported safeguarding and student wellbeing.

My academic journey has developed in parallel — across science, health and social service development, education, and guidance and counselling. Together, these experiences shape my interest in the relationship between leadership, teacher development, teaching and learning, and student wellbeing.

Educational Leadership Teacher Development Teaching & Learning Student Wellbeing

Educational leadership

Instructional supervision, curriculum implementation, teacher coaching, academic planning and school improvement.

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Teaching & learning

Learner-centred instruction, classroom management, formative assessment and educational technology.

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Teacher development

Classroom observation, mentoring, microteaching, professional development and instructional support.

Teacher development

Guidance & counselling

Supporting learners and families with educational, behavioural, wellbeing and personal-development concerns.

Counselling services

Creative expression & child development

Drawing, beadwork, jewellery making and other creative activities woven into supportive counselling and educational sessions for children and adolescents.

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An educator shaped by the classroom, driven by educational improvement

I am an educational leader, educator and guidance and counselling professional with more than twelve years of experience across classroom teaching, school administration, instructional supervision, curriculum implementation and learner support.

My career began in teaching and has progressively developed into educational leadership. I joined Joachcare Academy in 2023 as a Year 5 Teacher, and moved into the School Supervisor role in 2024. I now supervise and support more than twenty-five teachers while continuing to work directly with learners. My responsibilities include classroom observation, instructional support, academic planning, teacher development, staff onboarding, safeguarding, extracurricular programming, learner wellbeing and parent engagement.

From science to education

My academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Abuja. An interest in human development and social services led me to a Postgraduate Diploma in Health & Social Service Development. As my professional path developed within education, I pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and later an M.Ed. in Guidance and Counselling, majoring in Education/School Counseling — deepening my understanding of learner development, behaviour, wellbeing and guidance. I am currently completing a Diploma in Mental Health Counselling (in view, November 2026), and will extend my practice into mental health counselling in the near future. This path has shaped the multidisciplinary perspective I bring to education today.

Learners first

Every educational decision should consider the learner's development, wellbeing and ability to thrive.

Teachers matter

Strong schools depend on supported, equipped and continuously developing teachers.

Leadership improves practice

Educational leadership should translate into better teaching and stronger systems.

Wellbeing is part of education

Academic success and learner wellbeing should not be treated as separate priorities.

Learning never stops

I believe educators must remain learners themselves.

2012

B.Sc. Microbiology

University of Abuja

2013

PG Diploma, Health & Social Service Development

IDAN / University of Ibadan

2020

PG Diploma in Education

FCT College of Education, Zuba / University of Maiduguri

2023

M.Ed. Guidance & Counselling

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

In view

Diploma in Mental Health Counselling

Expected November 2026

Ahead

Advanced research in education

Emerging interest in doctoral-level study

Leading through people, practice and purpose

My leadership experience has developed through direct involvement in teaching, teacher supervision, school administration and professional development.

School Supervisor & Year 5 Teacher

Joachcare Academy, Abuja
2023 – Present

Joined as Year 5 Teacher in 2023; moved into the School Supervisor role in 2024, providing instructional leadership and professional support for 25+ teachers alongside continued Year 5 teaching.

  • Supervise classroom instruction & observations
  • Support curriculum implementation
  • Coordinate academic planning & timetabling
  • Coordinate microteaching & staff onboarding
  • Deliver Year 5 instruction
  • Use Google Classroom & virtual learning tools
  • Support safeguarding & learner wellbeing
  • Facilitate professional development
  • Coordinate staff deployment
  • Strengthen parent engagement

Assistant Head Teacher & Year 5 Teacher

Divine Pillar Academy
January 2019 – July 2023

School administration, academic planning, staff development and classroom instruction.

  • Supported recruitment of 15+ teachers
  • Led teacher orientation & induction
  • Supported online learning during COVID-19
  • Introduced creative instructional strategies
  • Supported parent-teacher engagement
  • Coordinated staff duties & examinations
  • Supported extracurricular programmes
  • Integrated safeguarding into teaching practice
Government JSS GosaBasic Science & Technology Teacher
Great Talent Star CollegeBiology & Basic Science Teacher
Zenith Medical & Kidney CentreFront Desk / Store Administration

Selected experience & impact

More than twelve years of practical experience across classroom teaching, educational leadership, teacher development and learner support.

Leadership

Instructional supervision

Classroom observations, instructional feedback, mentoring and professional guidance supporting stronger classroom practice.

25+ teachers supported

Staff development

Recruitment & induction

Supported recruitment, orientation and induction of new educators, helping them understand school expectations and instructional practice.

15+ teachers onboarded

Professional development

Teacher training & microteaching

Facilitated sessions on safeguarding, classroom management, formative assessment, creative lesson delivery and learner engagement.

Ongoing programme

Digital learning

Virtual learning during COVID-19

Coordinated online learning for Year 5 pupils and supported continuity of instruction through virtual classroom management.

Full continuity maintained

Learner development

Inter-school debate mentorship

Supported learners through structured preparation, confidence-building and communication development for competition.

Third place → second place

Extracurricular

Expanding learner opportunities

Supported the expansion of extracurricular programmes, creating additional ways for learners to explore interests and build skills.

7 → 10 clubs

Safeguarding

Safeguarding & child protection

Integrated safeguarding and child-protection principles into teaching and school practice to support safe learning environments.

Embedded across practice

Supporting learners beyond the classroom

Learners face challenges that can affect academic performance, relationships, behaviour and wellbeing. With an M.Ed. in Guidance and Counselling and years of experience inside schools, I provide guidance focused on helping people understand challenges, build practical strategies, and make constructive choices.

Student guidance

  • Academic challenges & study habits
  • Examination preparation
  • School adjustment
  • Confidence & self-esteem
  • Peer & behavioural concerns

Parent guidance

  • Academic & behavioural concerns
  • Parent–child communication
  • School adjustment
  • Home–school collaboration
  • Supporting educational transitions

Educational guidance

  • Academic goal-setting
  • Study strategies & habits
  • Examination preparation
  • Educational choices

Teacher & staff support

  • Classroom management
  • Professional challenges
  • Teacher wellbeing
  • Staff relationships
Listen

Understanding the individual's experience before attempting to provide solutions.

Understand

Considering academic, social, behavioural and environmental factors.

Support

Creating a respectful and supportive environment for reflection.

Empower

Helping individuals develop practical strategies and confidence.

Request a session Student, parent, and educator enquiries welcome.
Guidance and counselling services offered here are intended for educational, developmental and supportive purposes. They do not replace emergency, psychiatric, psychological or medical care. Where a concern requires specialised clinical or emergency intervention, referral to a qualified professional or relevant service will be recommended.

Helping young people express, explore and grow

Creative activities can give children and adolescents meaningful ways to explore ideas, communicate feelings and build confidence.

Drawing, beadwork, jewellery making, paper craft and other creative activities can be woven into supportive educational and counselling sessions — encouraging self-expression, emotional awareness, confidence, social interaction and positive behaviour.

With a background in both Guidance & Counselling and creative arts and crafts, I bring these areas together to create engaging, child-centred experiences that go beyond traditional conversation.

What these sessions can support

Emotional expression

An alternative way to communicate thoughts and feelings, particularly when verbal expression is difficult.

Confidence & self-esteem

Completing creative projects encourages a sense of achievement, identity and confidence.

Social & communication skills

Group activities encourage collaboration, turn-taking, problem-solving and positive peer interaction.

Emotional awareness & regulation

Age-appropriate activities help young people recognise, explore and manage emotions constructively.

Personal development

Encouraging patience, concentration, decision-making, responsibility and individual strengths.

Talent & career exploration

Beadwork, millinery and creative enterprise can open conversations about talents, vocations and entrepreneurship.

Group creative development

Creative activities are especially valuable in group settings. Through shared projects, young people learn to work with others, communicate ideas, solve problems and appreciate different perspectives. These sessions can be adapted for schools, youth groups, educational programmes and other child-focused settings.

The intersection of creative expression, guidance & counselling and child development is an area of growing professional interest for me — and a potential pathway for future academic inquiry into how creative, school-based approaches can support learner wellbeing, emotional development, social skills and personal growth.

Who these sessions are for

  • Children and adolescents
  • Schools and educational institutions
  • Youth development programmes
  • Small group sessions
  • Parents seeking developmental support for their children
  • Organisations working with children and young people
Creative expression can open conversations that words sometimes cannot.

From professional experience to research questions

Working across classrooms, school leadership, teacher supervision and guidance and counselling has raised questions about how educational systems can better support teachers and learners.

Educational leadership

How school leadership practices influence teaching quality, teacher development and school improvement.

Teacher professional development

How coaching, mentoring and continuous professional learning strengthen teacher effectiveness.

Curriculum & pedagogy

How curriculum frameworks are translated into meaningful classroom practice.

Student wellbeing

How school environments, relationships, behaviour and support systems shape learner wellbeing and engagement.

Safeguarding & child protection

How schools can strengthen systems that protect children and create safe learning environments.

Educational technology

How digital tools can support teachers and improve learner-centred teaching.

Questions I am exploring

How can instructional coaching improve teacher effectiveness in primary schools?
What leadership practices best support continuous teacher development?
How does school leadership influence student wellbeing and engagement?
What factors influence effective curriculum implementation in primary schools?
How can educational technology strengthen learner-centred teaching?
How can schools build stronger systems for safeguarding and learner support?
My professional experience has let me observe educational challenges from multiple perspectives — as a classroom teacher, school leader, supervisor and guidance professional. I am interested in taking these observations further, through systematic research, academic collaboration and evidence-informed inquiry.
On the direction of future study
I am an experienced educational professional with emerging research interests in educational leadership, teacher development and student wellbeing — open to academic collaboration, research conversations, and further postgraduate study in these areas.

Academic & professional profile

Educational leader with over twelve years of experience across primary education, instructional supervision, school administration, curriculum implementation, teacher development and guidance and counselling.

Currently serving as School Supervisor and Year 5 Teacher, supervising and supporting more than twenty-five teachers while contributing to teaching quality, professional development, learner wellbeing and school improvement.

Holds an M.Ed. in Guidance and Counselling, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Health & Social Service Development, and a B.Sc. in Microbiology.

Educational Leadership Instructional Supervision Curriculum Implementation Teacher Development Guidance & Counselling Student Wellbeing Safeguarding Child Protection Parent Engagement Educational Technology
  • Diploma in Mental Health Counselling (in view) Nov 2026
  • Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Oct 2020
  • Safeguarding certification Sep 2022
  • Child Protection certification Dec 2022
  • Behaviour Management certification Sep 2022
  • Comprehension Teaching Strategies Sep 2024
  • Classroom Discipline Strategies Jun 2026
  • Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) Since 2023
  • Assoc. of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON) Since 2023
  • Nigerian Red Cross Society (NYSC) Since 2013

Education. Leadership. Learning. Wellbeing.

Whether you're interested in professional collaboration, educational leadership, research, counselling, or simply connecting around shared interests in education — I'd be glad to hear from you.

Research & collaboration

Interested in educational leadership, teacher development, curriculum, or student wellbeing research? Open to academic collaboration and conversations.

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