I am the head administrator of the institute. I look after all of the property and assure the safety of the property. I make sure that the learning and teaching is proper as well as discipline of teachers and students. I make sure that we have the proper teaching materials. I keep record of the teachers and students. I also go out and raise awareness of Bududa Vocational Institute (BVI) to the community. I make sure our teaching is at a national standard and our students are qualified to take the national examinations. I also assign the heads of the departments, teachers and programs as well as making sure the syllabus is correct.
What is different about this job from your last job?
I used to be a classroom teacher for a long time. However, now I am an administrator. I loved being a classroom teacher but it is also very satisfying to be running the school as a principal.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of BVI?
We are very young (less than two years old) which is both a strength and a weakness.
The student and teacher population, facilities, and programs are still growing in numbers (new students are registering each week) but for being so young we are doing very well. Over time we hope to continue to increase and expand as a school. For instance, this year we created a carpentry department, computer department, and tailoring department (adding a new teacher for each of the new classes).
What is BVI doing for the community?
We do a lot for the community, especially since we are a non-profit organization. The school is based largely on charity. Any money that the students pay goes towards food which we provide at the school. We supply scholarships for certain needy homes who can't afford to send their children to BVI. Patrick Matsanga has allowed us to use his land for the school so we don't have to pay for the property. Gardens on the property produce both food for the institute and jobs for members of the community. We are always willing to help areas around us with great needs for example: we supply electricity from our solar panels to members of the community who need to charge their phones and other electronics.
How can BVI get more people involved?
We are working on an agreement with Patrick Matsanga which once signed, will allow us to create a board of trustee's and raise awareness both locally and nationally.
How do you feel about the foreign visitors who come to help?
We are so happy to have them come and help. They are very useful and we are able to learn from each other. They help with guidance and teaching and offer a new perspective to the school. I hope that we can continue to receive these visitors from all parts of the world.
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