Teamwork Makes The Dream 'Work'.
Meet The NBCS Dream Team
Our Teachers
Lucia Hatsu, Head Teacher
Julianna Awulo, Nursery-Kindergarten
Lucia Hatsu, Primary 2
Justice Dzebu, Primary 1
Eric Badu, Primary 5-6
Mavis Latsu, Primary 3
Our Board & Officers
Clifton Clarke, PH.D.
Dr. Clifton R. Clarke was born in England. Dr. Clarke is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God. He has served in the ministry for nearly twenty-five years teaching and pastoring both in Europe and Africa. He has studied in various universities in the UK and currently holds a B.A. (Nottingham University), a M.A. (University of Derby), and a PhD (University of Birmingham). Prior to moving to Ghana, he taught at Nottingham University Department of Theology for five years, while serving at the assistant Pastor of the Church of God in Nottingham, England.
In 1997 Dr. Clarke and his family moved to Ghana, West Africa to serve as a missionary lecturer, where they lived and worked until 2007. He and his family followed God’s lead to the USA in 2008 where he and his wife pastored before Dr. Clarke accepted the position of Professor of Mission and Global Christianity at Regent University, Virginia Beach. He has traveled widely, teaching and preaching throughout Africa, Europe and America and feels strongly that today’s ministers have to be highly equipped and trained. He is the author of a number of books and academic articles, the latest being Called to Serve, and Jesus in African Christianity.
JJ Clarke Gordon
JJ, is an international, award-winning certified coach specialising in Emotional Stewardship, and a Kingdom Business Strategist, leadership mentor, and global speaker dedicated to developing purpose-driven leaders and strengthening impact-centred communities. Born in England, UK, she has served Nyame Bekyere School for more than twenty years, beginning as the first staff member in the role of child sponsorship coordinator at the schools inception.
In January 2025, she was appointed Chair of the School Board, stewarding the continued growth, governance, and long-term sustainability of the school and wider community.
JJ brings over sixteen years of professional experience in global legal finance, where she led teams, delivered strategic revenue initiatives, and partnered with executive leadership across international law firms. She holds a BSc in Law and Criminology and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Practical Theology and Ministry, integrating theological scholarship with leadership practice, emotional formation, and organisational development.
JJ is the CEO of Ability Business Group, serving leaders and organisations around the world, blending Kingdom principles with strategic clarity and emotional intelligence to cultivate courageous, grounded, impact-driven leadership. Her work supports individuals and institutions to build sustainably, steward influence with integrity, and create environments where purpose, people, and excellence align.
As the Chair of the NBC School board, JJ's commitment to Nyame Bekyere is rooted in long-term relationship, service, and stewardship. From the early grassroots sponsorship efforts to the development of a thriving educational institution, she remains dedicated to ensuring every child in Nyame Bekyere has access to quality education, holistic support, and the opportunity to fulfil their unique God-given potential. Her leadership reflects a belief that education is not simply academic advancement, but a foundation for dignity, possibility, and generational legacy.
Michael M. Smith
Michael M. Smith was born in Charleston, South Carolina to Elder James Smith, Jr. and Apostle Helen Smith. As he reached the age of ten, his family moved to Huger (hew- gee), South Carolina where his mother began a work that blossomed into Cainhoy Miracle Revival Center, Incorporated. There, Michael served as Minister of Music for eight years. He was the director of the Path of Life Angelic Choir. He also served as an organist for the Gospel Jamboree Family Festival for several years. Michael began preaching the gospel at the age of 15.
In 1983, Michael relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where he attended DeVry Institute of Electronics. He also served as Minister of Music and Associate Pastor in the Atlanta area for 15 years. Relocating to Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1999, Michael currently serves as Minister of Worship & Arts (worship pastor) for Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church in Norfolk, Virginia. At Gethsemane, Michael provides leadership to the music, ushers, parking, hospitality, media, dance, mime and drama ministries. He is also a certified leadership trainer with Leadership Training International, Inc. as well as with Gethsemane’s Foundations Of Faith Leadership Institute. Michael assists his pastor, Dr. Kirk T. Houston, Sr. through preaching, teaching, counseling and serving the needs of a growing congregation.
Michael is an international, touring singer-songwriter. He has released five Gospel music albums that have been well received by the industry and are impacting churches and Christians around the globe. He has traveled several times to western Africa to serve in the foreign mission field. Michael is the founder and president of Hayah RISSE Foundation, Inc., and serves as chairman of the advisory board for Nyame Bekyere Christian School in Ghana. For more than 10 years Michael has served as the choir director for Ebony Impact Gospel Choir at Old Dominion University. Michael is the author of The Frontline Worshipper, a training course for worshippers, worship leaders and ministers.
An ordained minister of the gospel, Reverend Smith is the proud husband of Minister Sharon Smith and father of a beautiful daughter. He is a seasoned teacher and preacher of the Gospel.
He has a wealth of knowledge of the gospel music field. His whole life has been dedicated to serving God and the people of God through the ministry of music, through the preaching and teaching of the Gospel and by any means necessary.
Selikplim Gavu -ACII
Selikplim (Seli) Gavu is the Head of Risk and Compliance at Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (Ghana) Limited. She has over a decade of experience in the Life Insurance and Pensions industry in Ghana. Her experience covers governance, risk compliance, crises management, strategy, operations, people and process improvements.
She is a Chartered Insurer and a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, UK. She also has an MSc in International Management from the University of Essex, England and a BSc. in Business Administration from the University of Ghana Business School.
She is passionate about leadership and empowering others. Over the years she has volunteered her time in helping the youth and vulnerable, mentoring and grooming them to find their purpose in life.