We give vulnerable children the heart, home, mindset, and skills they need to become Godly, innovative leaders and entrepreneurs.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
What makes Canopy Life different?
Our Values: Beauty, Belonging, and Innovation. We do our best to be as strategic, excellent, loving, beautiful, and generous as we can be, and we trust God with the outcome.
Check out our updates and the most recent news from the school in Kenya.
GET to KNOW US
Learn more about the academy team and board.
![Stephen Kimani](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Artboard-44-copy-16CL-STAFF.jpg)
Stephen Kimani
Director of Operations
![Anna K](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-21.jpg)
Anna K
House Parent
![Davis Ochieng](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-20.jpg)
Davis Ochieng
Innovation Director
![Tirus K](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-22.jpg)
Tirus K
House Parent
![Miriam Mbugua](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Miriam-Mbugua-Headteacher.jpg)
Miriam Mbugua
Academic Director
![Absolom (Abbu) Odhiambo](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-2.jpg)
Absolom (Abbu) Odhiambo
Campus Pastor
![Linah Njeri](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-23.jpg)
Linah Njeri
Homelife Director
![Tabitha Kimani](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/default-avatar-photo-placeholder-profile-picture-vector.jpg)
Tabitha Kimani
Finance Manager
![Joseck Khatili](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-15.jpg)
Joseck Khatili
Teacher
![James Mutunga](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-11.jpg)
James Mutunga
Teacher
![Kevin Ochieng](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Kevin-Ochieng-Teacher.jpg)
Kevin Ochieng
Teacher
![Margaret Mburu](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-14.jpg)
Margaret Mburu
Teacher
![Jedidah Chepkorir](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Jedidah-Chepkorir-Teacher.jpg)
Jedidah Chepkorir
Teacher
![Collins Opetu](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-10.jpg)
Collins Opetu
Procurement
![Elizabeth Wairimu](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-19.jpg)
Elizabeth Wairimu
Innovation Program
![Maureen Murugi](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-9.jpg)
Maureen Murugi
Finance
![Peter Kibusi](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Artboard-44-copy-13CL-STAFF.jpg)
Peter Kibusi
Security & Caretaker
![Shiela Mukooko](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-6.jpg)
Shiela Mukooko
Innovation Program
![“Mama Gladys”](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-1.jpg)
“Mama Gladys”
Cook & Homecare
![Peter Kituna](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Peter-Kituna-Head-Chef.jpg)
Peter Kituna
Head Chef
![Josephine Mweu](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-8.jpg)
Josephine Mweu
Catering
![Grace Hilda](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/default-avatar-photo-placeholder-profile-picture-vector.jpg)
Grace Hilda
![John Wachira](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Staff-17.jpg)
John Wachira
Catering
![Onesmus Wambua](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Mr.-Wambua-Security.jpg)
Onesmus Wambua
Security
![Kevin Ngugi](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/default-avatar-photo-placeholder-profile-picture-vector.jpg)
Kevin Ngugi
![Christi Gordy](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CBG-1-scaled.jpg)
Christi Gordy
Founder | Executive Director
![Shannon Farmer](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Canopy-Life-US-Staff-2022-Sq-3-scaled.jpg)
Shannon Farmer
Programs Coordinator
![Molly Bell](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Canopy-Life-US-Staff-2022-Sq-4-scaled.jpg)
Molly Bell
Operations Director
![Abby Sheppard](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Canopy-Life-US-Staff-2022-Sq-2-scaled.jpg)
Abby Sheppard
Development + Communication Manager
THE BOARD
![Zachary Brown](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Zachary-Brown-scaled.jpg)
Zachary Brown
Chairman
![Melissa Hoggatt](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/default-avatar-photo-placeholder-profile-picture-vector.jpg)
Melissa Hoggatt
Vice Chairperson
![JD Gettman](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JD-Gettman-scaled.jpg)
JD Gettman
Treasurer
![Stacy Williams](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Canopy-Life-US-Board-Members-2020-2-of-7-scaled.jpg)
Stacy Williams
Secretary
![McClure King](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/McClure-King-scaled.jpg)
McClure King
![Fred Wambui](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/unnamed-2.png)
Fred Wambui
NGO Board, Secretary
![Loren Hildebrandt](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_2736-2.jpg)
Loren Hildebrandt
![Joseph Choge](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Joseph-Chog.jpg)
Joseph Choge
NGO Board
![Sandy Smith](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sandy-Smith-scaled.jpg)
Sandy Smith
![Mwongera Mutiga](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mwongera.jpg)
Mwongera Mutiga
NGO Board
![Khari Manuel](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Canopy-Life-US-Board-Members-2020-3-of-7-2-scaled.jpg)
Khari Manuel
NGO Board
![Rachel Njagi](https://canopylife.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rachel-N.jpg)
Rachel Njagi
NGO Board
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The Story of Canopy Life
What Others Are Saying
“The Core Teaching Strategies at Canopy Life enable students to think critically and creatively about the content and about their own learning. This builds both self-confidence and problem-solving ability, as students use content in authentic ways. The teachers at Canopy help students connect their hearts to their
– Ann Scott Hanks: Educator, 25+ years of experience
– Dr. Sara Musgrove, Leaders Lyceum
“ I thank God that (my child) joined this school. She has learned a lot about God, how to live well with others, and has gained a lot of confidence”
– Student Parent
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We can’t do this without amazing friends and supporters who make this vision possible.
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