Facilitators

• Driekie Smith
  American International School of Lusaka
  Secondary School Counsellor
  

  Driekie is a dedicated secondary school counsellor and designated safeguarding lead at the American International School of Lusaka. With a strong passion for child safeguarding, she actively contributes to the well-being of students and the school community. Driekie co-facilitates the AISA Child Protection Practice Group and is also in involved with the Global School Collaborative. As an advocate for student voice, Driekie strives to enhance inclusivity and engagement within the school environment, ensuring every student feels heard and valued.

• Elmeka Henderson
  Independent Consultant
  Educational Psychologist
  

  Elmeka brings both great passion and expertise to every position she has the opportunity to serve. She is dedicated to attending to the needs of the school community by providing preventative education, solution-focused therapy methods, and advocacy with intention and cultural competence. She is a seasoned educational psychologist with success in helping students achieve academic, social, and emotional learning goals for over 15 years.

• Andrea Bernoth
  American International School of Lagos
  Secondary Social-emotional Counsellor
  

  Andrea is an experienced international educator who currently works as the secondary social-emotional counsellor at the American International School of Lagos. Drawing on her classroom experience, Andrea understands the critical importance of fostering children’s social and emotional growth and is passionate about integrating social-emotional learning into the fabric of school life, ensuring that students receive holistic support for their development. She also plays an integral part in her school’s child protection team. As a lifelong learner, Andrea regularly seeks out opportunities to collaborate and deepen her professional development.

• Chanel Worsteling
  Association of International Schools in Africa
  Wellbeing for All Program Coordinator
  

  Chanel is the Wellbeing for All Program Coordinator at AISA, where she leads initiatives in child protection, well-being, and student support. With over 20 years of international experience, she has held senior roles in aid and development organizations across Cambodia, New Zealand, the Pacific, and Kenya. Chanel specializes in developing evidence-informed approaches that address the practical needs of educators and students. She is also a registered psychotherapist in private practice in Brisbane and holds master’s degrees in Counselling and International & Community Development.