APRIL HABEGER, Head of School/Teacher
April has had a heart for education for missionary children, especially after raising her four daughters in East Africa. While she has taught different levels of classes, she especially loves science and sharing with children the wonder of God’s amazing creation. She holds both a teaching credential for teaching Chemistry and Biology and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from the USA.
She and her husband and family have been serving God with SIL as support staff in East Africa since 1993. After raising her family in East Africa and being involved in various educational experiences, she saw the need for a Christian school that specifically meets the needs of missionary families in South Sudan and thus helped to start Juba Christian Academy. April enjoys reading, cross stitch and spending time with her grown daughters and now also her grandchildren.
LYDIA AGANY, Senior Teacher
Lydia, an experienced teacher originally from the USA, lives in South Sudan with her husband and two small children. She teaches part-time at JCA.
MARIANNE VAN KEULEN, Elementary Teacher
Marianne joined JCA in January 2026 and is loving teaching our small classes of eager children. Originally from the Netherlands, Marianne came to South Sudan with MAF and her husband serves as a pilot.
VICTORIA DAWA, Pre-school/Kindergarten Teacher
A fully qualified teacher in South Sudan, Victoria loves supporting teaching and learning at JCA, particularly in Preschool and Kindergarten classes. Victoria has a gentle, nurturing character and a warm sense of fun and is loved by us all!
DIANA HAKIM, Class Assistant
Diana joined JCA in September 2024. She helps supervise the children, and builds warm, supportive relationships with our preschool and kindergarten children as she plays with them and helps them learn.