REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT FOR SOUTHEASTERN REGION OF LIBERIA, LNRCS

Emmanuel B. Chea is a distinguished mathematics educator, humanitarian, and volunteer with a strong passion for academic excellence and community service. A 1998 graduate of D. Tweh Memorial High School in Monrovia, he later became a pioneer graduate of William V.S. Tubman University in 2014, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics.

In 2022, he completed his Master of Science in Science Education at Njala University, Sierra Leone, where his research on the performance of senior secondary school students in WASSCE Mathematics earned him recognition among mathematics scholars. Additionally, he has obtained several professional certifications in trauma counseling, mental health training, STEM education, and Red Cross humanitarian service.

Mr. Chea has dedicated his career to shaping young minds and improving mathematics education in Liberia. He has served as a classroom teacher at various institutions, including Zion Assembly of God Mission School, John Hilary Tubman Elementary & Junior High School, and Cape Palmas High School. His teaching experience extends to higher education, where he has worked as a lecturer and instructor at William V.S. Tubman University’s Dr. EDR College of Education. His contributions to education also include serving as Academic Dean of LICOSSES Mobile Teacher Training College, where he played a crucial role in training future educators.

Beyond his contributions to academia, Mr. Chea is a committed humanitarian and volunteer. He has been actively involved with the Liberia National Red Cross Society, serving as Chairperson of the Maryland Chapter for eight consecutive years (2016-2024). He was elected in December 2024 as Regional Vice President for the Southeastern Region, LNRCS. His leadership in the Red Cross has strengthened community engagement and emergency response efforts. He has also worked with various humanitarian organizations, including the World Africa Progressive Organization (WAPAO) and the Liberian Children Welfare Group, where he played significant roles in field training and program coordination.

Currently, Mr. Chea continues to inspire and educate as an instructor at William V.S. Tubman University. His commitment to education, volunteerism, and community development remains unwavering as he mentors future educators and advocates for improved science and mathematics education in Liberia. His legacy as a passionate teacher and humanitarian continues to impact the lives of students and communities across Maryland County and beyond.