Dr Langson Kapata serves as Senior Mathematics Teacher, Assistant Boarding Master at Kansanshi Hostel, and School Timetable Manager at Trident College. He also coordinates the A Level Work Experience Programme for students. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics from Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. He is also nearing completion of a second PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Mulungushi University, Zambia.

Valentina van Eeden is a French teacher and Day Pupil Coordinator at Trident College, where she also leads Cobre House. She holds a BA in French and English Language and Linguistics, a PGCE and a Master’s in Education. Born and raised in French-speaking Switzerland, Valentina later lived in Italy and the UK, where she qualified as a teacher and taught French and Spanish for eleven years in London. She joined Trident College in 2014 and has been part of the school community since its early years. Valentina is passionate about languages and enjoys helping pupils develop confidence, broaden their perspectives and discover the opportunities that language learning provides. She also supports development swimming, helping pupils build confidence in the water and develop an important life skill. Outside school, Valentina enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors, particularly mountain biking.

Francis M’hango worked for Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM), before going to pioneer and establish the Lechwe International school laboratories where he worked for nineteen years. He specialises in setting up science laboratories from scratch, acquiring the necessary apparatus and equipment; setting up practical’s for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level examinations. He successfully organises annual science fairs both at school and national level. He has a Diploma in Mining Metallurgy and Laboratory management. His passion is football, chess, and badminton in which he holds coaching Diplomas. He is an accredited FIDE chess Arbiter. He has been privileged to organise soccer, chess, and badminton tournaments at national level. He is married to wife Estella and they have three boys Taonga, Thabo and Tayana.

My name is Debra Mulubwa. I have a Bachelor of science in Physics education from the Copperbelt University. I did a graduate training program with Chengelo School before joining them on a full time basis. I have experience teaching IGCSE and A level Physics. I enjoy teaching and I am keen on learning new things and skills; currently learning how to play netball. I like camping, reading and occasionally baking.

Dionne Rennie Bryan serves as a dedicated, mother, wife, Tutor or as her Trident children might call her a “Mom” and Head Swimming Coach for Educore Schools at Trident College. Combining a background in education, athlete welfare, and a background in counselling, she approaches teaching and coaching with an emphasis on holistic student development, active mentoring and high performance. In her main role as the Head Swimming Coach, Dionne leads the Swimming Clubs, overseeing athlete development, competitive event logistics and school aquatic programs. She is deeply passionate about expanding water safety education and drowning prevention initiatives across the school where she started a program that ensures every Trident student can be water safe before they leave the Trident College Family. Dionne holds qualifications in Information Communications and Technology, Public Administration and International Relations, Psychosocial Therapy and Counselling, with prior experience supporting diverse educational and clinical environments, nationally and internationally. Outside of Trident College, she is actively involved in sports governance as President of the Triathlon Association of Zambia, serves as a protocol official for Africa Aquatics Zone IV and is a member of the National Olympic Committee (NOCZ) Gender and Environment Commission.

Ms Changa is a passionate geographer, traveller and explorer. She enjoys learning about new cultures, and visiting far-flung places. She particularly loves working in culturally diverse settings where learners can develop a global mindset through critical thinking and sharing of experiences.

Philip has been working as a Special Needs Assistant Teacher (HLSTLD) for more than five years. He has worked at Baobab College in Lusaka as well as Lechwe Education Trust in Kitwe under SEN/AED department. He is self-motivated, caring, inspirational, and a very dedicated Learning Support Assistant with an excellent track-record, of supporting and encouraging young people to achieve their true potential. He is firm, but fair and experienced in dealing with all levels of mental abilities – both the gifted as well as challenged – from as young as reception to the sixth form. He believes that every student is special, no two brains are the same and not all students learn in same way.

Frederick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng) from the Copperbelt University. Over the years he has worked as a Mechanical and Sales Engineer in some mining companies in Zambia. Passionate about teaching, he switched careers and pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning from the Northrise University. Since joining Trident College he has taught Design and Technology, Physical Education and now Mathematics and ICT. He enjoys playing Basketball, Soccer and now learning Tennis.

Rhoda teaches History and Humanities at Trident College, where she has taught for over a decade. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Education from the University of Zambia and is pursuing a Master’s in Migration Studies at Atlantic International University, with research on how mining shapes communities like Solwezi. Rhoda served for eight years as Head of Las Cruces Boarding House. She believes education is a young person’s launchpad and loves connecting learners to their context and global conversations. She is passionate about mentoring girls, seeing young women as catalysts for community change. Rhoda coordinates the St Mary’s Special School programme and contributes to the Cheshire Homes partnership, where pupils learn empathy, leadership, and resilience and discover that service builds community. She also enjoys reading and travelling. Rhoda is committed to Trident College and to helping every student lead with integrity and serve with passion.