Introductions

I know its a little late for this but better late than never right? I wanted to give you the names and some information on the wonderful people I'm working with here. So, lets meet the team:

- Winnie Muvunyi: This is my Rwandan Mother. I've known her since I was 8 and she has been so good to me since I've been here. I go over to her house, which is just on the other side of the school, every night for dinner and to chat. She has really taken me into the family and made me feel so at home.
- Louis Muvunyi: This is my Rwandan Father, Winnie's husband and a truly great man. He has recently become a Bishop of Kigali and really takes it seriously and with pride.
- Chaka Immaculate: Chaka is the General Administrator of Alpha Community Academy (ACA) and takes care of the office. She also is a journalist for the local paper, The News Times. She is a really great writer and a great friend. She has a 2-year-old daughter, Peggy, who is very sweet but a handful. I live in the same house as Chaka and it's great to chat with her and the other ladies during the day and at night.
- Byaruhanga Joshua: Joshua is the Headmaster of ACA and a great guy. He really loves and cares for the kids and the staff, always ready to greet and chat with you.
- Asiimwe Emmanuel: Asiimwe is the Director of Studies at ACA and teaches P3 and P4 Science and Maths respectively. He has been very kind and helpful as I settled in here.
- Eunice Alberts: My fellow newbie and English teacher. Eunice came to ACA a week before me from Kenya. She is so sweet but rather quiet. It's been great learning from her and spending time with her as we both settled into our new surroundings.
- Mbarushimana Jean Baptiste: Baptiste (as we call him) is quite a character! He has been at ACA for a long time, almost since the beginning, and teaches languages. He has been really fun and friendly, making it so much easier to get used to teaching and to the school.
- Martin Agaba: The school IT man and a good friend. I have gotten to know Martin a lot since I got here as I have been the tester of the new WiFi system. Most of the other staff and people don't understand or have never used WiFi before so I've been helping them and him with getting them used to it. He also works in the office, doing tests and other things. Since he is still in school, it can get rather busy going back and forth between both commitments.
- Wambuzi Swaib: Swaib teaches mainly mathematics and has quite a commanding presence. Once you get to know him though, he really is very ready to smile and laugh with you.
- Tushabe Aurelia: Aurelia teaches P1 and is such a wonderfully sweet woman. She has been very kind to both me and Eunice as we learn the ropes here.
- Mama Peace: I just LOVE her name. Mama Peace works in Babay Class (Nursery) and is so friendly and warm. She has a continual smile and is genuinely pleased to see you.
- Teacher Muqenyi: Another Baby Class teacher. Very friendly and always wanting me to help out in BC.
- Justine: One of the Middle Class (the year above nursery) teachers. She and I instantly hit it off and she has been taking me around Remera. She was also the one to introduce me to the Bible Study, which I am very grateful for.
- Claire: One of my housemates. She has rather limited English but loves to shout "Love you Nina!" whenever she see me :) It's so great and I rather love her too. She works as a cleaner in the school.
- Maria: The main cook in the school and a wonderful person. Her food is delicious and she always has a great smile to share. All the kids know her and you hear a chant of "Maria! Maria!" wherever she goes. Maria also goes to Mango Tree Church so is my buddy at the services.
- Barny Mukunzi: Winnie and Louis's youngest. He is in my P4 class and is quite a riot. He's a smart kid but likes to chat and play rather than work. He's my TV buddy in the evening and he loves to ask questions about EVERYTHING that he doesn't know. I pretty much just explain things the whole time :P

So, that's most of the group that I've met here and have worked with. There are, of course, many more outside the school who I will write about at a later date. But for now, you know some of the wonderful people currently in my life.