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.
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GET to KNOW US
Learn more about the academy team and board.

Stephen Kimani
Director of Operations

Anna K
House Parent

Davis Ochieng
Innovation Director

Tirus K
House Parent

Miriam Mbugua
Academic Director

Absolom (Abbu) Odhiambo
Campus Pastor

Linah Njeri
Homelife Director

Daniel Mbithi
Finance and Operations

Joseck Khatili
Teacher

James Mutunga
Teacher

Kevin Ochieng
Teacher

Margaret Mburu
Teacher

Jedidah Chepkorir
Teacher

Kevin Waweru
Facilities and Transportation

Elizabeth Wairimu
Innovation Program

Maureen Murugi
Finance

Peter Kibusi
Security & Caretaker

Shiela Mukooko
Innovation Program

“Mama Gladys”
Cook & Homecare

Peter Kituna
Head Chef

Josephine Mweu
Catering

Grace Hilda

John Wachira
Catering

Kevin Ngugi

Collins Opetu
Procurement

Onesmus Wambua
Security

Christi Gordy
Founder | Executive Director

Shannon Farmer
Programs Coordinator

Molly Bell
Operations Director

Abby Sheppard
Development + Communication Manager
THE BOARD

Ally Melson
Chairperson

Zachary Brown
Vice Chairperson

Shane Moncrief
Treasurer

Loren Hildebrandt
Secretary

Khari Manuel

McClure King

JD Gettman

Kaleli Muli
NGO Board, Treasurer

Fred Wambui
NGO Board, Secretary

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

We can’t do this without amazing friends and supporters who make this vision possible.

We can’t do this without amazing friends and supporters who make this vision possible.
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