Director | Haven of Peace Academy (Tanzania)

August 4, 2026

GLOBAL School Searches and the GLOBAL School Consulting Group are pleased to join the Haven of Peace Trust Board of Trustees in announcing the appointment of Dr. Brychan Gilbert as the new Director of Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC), effective 10 August 2026.

Originally from Wales, Dr. Gilbert brings over 26 years of international education leadership experience, having served in senior roles across Europe, Africa, and Asia, including Head of School positions in China, Uganda, and Zambia, and leadership posts in Switzerland and Italy. He has successfully guided schools through accreditation processes, founded new institutions, and mentored teachers and leaders to thrive in multicultural settings. His experience spans both Christian and international schools, giving him a distinct ability to integrate academic excellence with spiritual formation.

Dr. Gilbert holds a PhD in Leadership and Management in International Education from University College London, an MBA in Education from Keele University, and the UK's National Professional Qualification for Headship. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Theological Studies, reflecting his ongoing commitment to both scholarship and faith.

Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is a private, fully accredited, non-profit Christian international school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Founded in 1994 by five missionary families, HOPAC has grown into one of East Africa's leading international schools, serving a diverse community of over 400 students representing more than 30 countries, and is committed to integrating the Gospel into every aspect of its curriculum.

Congratulations to Dr. Gilbert, the HOPAC Board of Trustees, and the school community, as a new chapter unfolds in the ministry of Haven of Peace Academy. The GLOBAL Group is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the recruitment and selection of Dr. Gilbert for this position, underscoring our commitment to providing world-class service to our client schools and leaders.

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Superintendent | Brazil

By David Wells • September 19, 2026

The Superintendent reports to the Board of Trustees and is accountable for inspiring and directing the administrative and instructional staff in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence so that each student may be provided with an educational program of the highest quality. The Superintendent will also

Middle School Principal | Haven of Peace Academy (Tanzania)

August 12, 2026

GLOBAL School Searches is pleased to announce the appointment of Joscelyn Hill as Middle School Principal at Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mrs. Hill brings seventeen years in Tanzania, including seven at HOPAC as a Middle and Senior School English teacher, where she has developed the school's IGCSE Literature curriculum and built a reputation as a trusted, informal leader among students, staff, and parents alike. Before joining HOPAC, Mrs. Hill spent fifteen years with Pioneer Bible Translators as a Literacy Consultant, developing mother-tongue literacy curricula and training literacy workers and teachers across language projects, alongside earlier classroom experience in Texas public schools. At HOPAC, her impact has extended well beyond the classroom: she has coached the World Scholar's Cup program, sponsored TEDx Youth, led mentor groups, served on the Child Safety Team, and led professional development for faculty, work that earned her a peer-nominated Teacher of the Year honor. She holds a BA in Bible, Missions, and Ministry from Abilene Christian University and postgraduate teacher certification from the University of Texas at Arlington. Mrs. Hill's approach to teaching is grounded in the conviction that every student carries the image of God within them, and that the classroom exists to equip them, in the fullest sense, to become their best selves. GLOBAL congratulates Mrs. Hill on this appointment and looks forward to the impact of her leadership at HOPAC.

Senior School Principal | Haven of Peace Academy (Tanzania)

August 12, 2026

GLOBAL School Searches is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter "Kip" Korir as Senior School Principal at Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mr. Korir has served HOPAC since 2023, most recently as Assistant Principal for Academics, where he led academic systems and curriculum implementation across the secondary division and directed the school's recent accreditation preparations. A mathematics and science educator by training, Mr. Korir brings a decade of international school experience spanning Kenya and Tanzania, including a term as Director of Studies at Brookside International School, where he helped lead the school's accreditation as a Cambridge International Centre. He holds a Bachelor of Education Science from Egerton University and is known for his calm, collaborative leadership style and his deep commitment to student growth. Mr. Korir's leadership philosophy is rooted in a conviction that every student is made in the image of God, and that this truth should shape how learning is approached in every subject. GLOBAL congratulates Mr. Korir on this appointment and looks forward to the impact of his leadership at HOPAC.