Meet Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team of specialists is united by one shared purpose: helping every child reach their full potential.
Miss Claire Nassongo
Early Childhood Development Educator
Early Childhood Development
I firmly believe that education should adapt to the student, not the other way around. Drawing from my background in Early Childhood Development, my priority is building a genuine connection with each child to uncover exactly how they learn best. I am incredibly passionate about using my skills to help our students grow, thrive, and succeed at their own unique pace.
Mrs Stella Manake
Professional Educator
My mission is to create a safe, predictable, and joy-filled classroom where every student's unique strengths are celebrated. Through patient, strengths-based teaching, I am fully committed to fostering independence, emotional regulation, and communication skills. For me, partnering with families to celebrate every milestone along the way is the absolute most rewarding part of my work.
Dr. Akiki Susan
Children's Specialist
Doctor, Mulago Hospital
As a children's specialist at Mulago Hospital, I am dedicated to the health, development, and wellbeing of every child I serve. I work closely with families to understand each child's unique needs, from everyday growth to more complex developmental concerns. At Tender Steps, I bring that medical expertise into a caring partnership with our educators, so children receive support that looks after both their health and their learning.
Innocent Okot
Health & Wellness Coordinator
Public Health Specialist
I am Innocent Okot, a Public Health Specialist committed to holistically restoring pupils with diverse abilities. I bridge health and education by implementing nutrition, sensory, and hygiene protocols that support behavioural growth. I collaborate with therapists and families to ensure every pupil's physical wellness strengthens their ability to learn and connect. My mission is to create a healthy, safe environment where our pupils are empowered to explore their potential and thrive with confidence.
Otim Japheth
Monitoring & Learning Specialist
MEAL Specialist
I am Otim Japheth, a MEAL Specialist dedicated to ensuring that our rehabilitation programs truly transform young lives. I monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and help hold our programs accountable to the pupils and families we serve. Through data and learning, I support therapists and teachers to understand what works best for each pupil's unique needs. My work turns evidence into action, ensuring that every intervention is meaningful and that every pupil's journey is recognized and celebrated. I believe in measuring not only results, but also hope, growth, and the joy found in every small victory.
Amaziah M. Otim
Associate Partner
Jombwe & Co. Advocates
I am Advocate of the High Courts of Uganda and Kenya, and an accredited professional mediator with over 10 years of varied experiences. I am a big proponent of the adage, "the best interests of the child". Children are innocent and vulnerable, and they deserve protection in all aspects of their burgeoning lives. I am honoured to be associated with Tender Steps Autism & Learning Centre.
Why Our Team is Different
Highly Qualified
Every therapist holds internationally recognised credentials and engages in continuous professional development.
Culturally Competent
Our diverse team understands the local context and delivers culturally sensitive support.
Genuinely Dedicated
This is not just a job for us. Every team member chose this work out of passion for making a difference.
Join Our Team
Are you a therapist, educator, or support professional passionate about autism and learning differences? We would love to hear from you.
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