A Culturally Uplifting Private Education Experience
S-Shem Ser Qenu (SSQ) was first established in 2004 to provide Culturally Centered education for marginalized children and youth. The name S-Shem Ser Qenu means ‘discipline leads us to victory’. It was chosen to reflect the need in our community to self-discipline ourselves so that we may reestablish the institutional frameworks used by our forefathers and foremothers who gave birth to civilization worldwide. With its re-emergence in 2014 backed by many years of experience, SSQ’s commitment and dedication to educating our children had only strengthened.
Meet Our Staff
Zowie Johnson (Makhemma)
Director, Chief InstructorBachelor of Arts, Sociology, 2000; Bachelor or Education 2010 Ontario College of Teachers certified since 2012 Teaching in Private School sector since 2004 Administrator since 2004 Additional Qualifications - Math Specialization- Intermediate/Senior, June 2022
Claire Edwards
Pre-School to SK InstructorEarly Childhood Educator (ECE) Diploma, 1992 ECE teacher since 1995
Abenen-Shepsu Brown
Dance and Drum InstructorDancer since the age of 3 years old through dance Immersion, renowned dance company in Toronto, Ontario. Drummer since 9 years old with Ngoma Ensemble Featured drummer and dancer at Panafest in Ghana, West Africa, 2019
Amar Kirlew (Determination Fit Camp)
Health and Phys Ed Instructor22 years in the Fitness Industry Fitness Consultant since 2010 Phys Ed Instructor since 2010 CPTN certified Author of eBook titled “EAT your way to a 6pk” • Co-Author of ‘Skinny2Buff in 9 weeks™’ Food Guide
WHY CHOOSE
S-Shem Ser Qenu
At S-Shem Ser Qenu, our goal is to develop the whole child using a holistic educational approach. Although we follow the curricular guidelines outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Education, grades JK to 8, our curriculum is enhanced by the pedagogical framework, philosophy and practices that are rooted in traditional educational systems which serve to develop all aspects of human growth and development (educational, personal, and social). We strive for our students to experience:
What Our Parents Have To Say
At S-Shem Ser Qenu, we are proud to be in the business of raising and nurturing the generation who will be amongst the leaders of tomorrow’s world!