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Ama Emefa Agyeman (née Doris   Yaa Owusua Akosa Antwi, PhD
                                             Ama Emefa Xatse)              aka “Abusuapanyin”
                                             Head of Marketing &           Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins
                                             Communications, Aves International   Carey Business School
                                             Academy                       Bellamy House (Block A); A1
                                                                           Class (History, Literature in English,
                                             Volunteer – Sickle Cell Awareness   and Religion)
                                             Initiative and Grace Scholarship
                                             Foundation                    Member of Village Outreach and
                                                                           Ghana United Nations Students and
                                                                           Youth Association (GUNSA)
                                             Abban House (Block M); A2
                                             Class (English, Literature in English,   Birthday: 9th August; Leo; INTP
                                             French)                       Personality
                                             Member of the Writers &
                                             Debaters Club; Secretary to Junior   Alumna of Knox College, USA (BA
                                             Achievement Club; Sick Bay    Economics & Computer Science) and
                                             Volunteer                     Carnegie Mellon University, USA
                                                                           (MPhil Public Policy & Management;
                                                                           PhD in Applied Economics &
                                             Interests: Reading; Running; Cooking;   Management)
                                             Football and Tennis
                                                                           Interests: Gardening, Hiking and
                                                 ama of three, wife of one, I lift   Travelling
                                             Mweights, I run, I read, I sing, I
         cook, I love all things football and tennis! My admiration for Jose Mourinho is unparalleled!   y time at Wesley Girls’ was fun
         Don’t even roll your eyes at that, I’m coming for you!            Mand challenging. I could not wait to be done with high school but once I was done, I
                                                                           wished I had never left.
         Jesus is my ultimate person because of his infinite care and love!
                                                                           I believe if you can survive living away from home starting at age 13 with similarly aged girls,
         I had a good experience in Wesley Girls. It ultimately enhanced and contributed in   you do not need any other preparation for life.
         cementing the core values I was raised with as well as adding to the work ethic and
         confidence I had.                                                 My most interesting memory in WGHS is Mr. Wie-Jonah always playing the hymn “Dear
                                                                           Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways!” with emphasis on “forgive our foolish
         I took a lot from Wesley Girls’ but what I am most grateful for is the lifetime sisters I have   ways” whenever someone was publicly reprimanded for wrongdoing.
         made. They no longer qualify to be called friends. I’m truly grateful for the relationships I’ve   I am most inspired by Nelson Mandela, the ultimate peace maker.
         formed.                                                           My father wanted me to be a lawyer, but in keeping with the tradition of kids disappointing
                                                                           their parents, I became an Economist. I took one Economics class in college and the rest, as
         I remember my Nino’s exam topic, Wesley Girls’ is the Light of the World, Discuss. I wrote   they say, is history.
         that essay with all I had and each time I reflect on the choices I make, I know that I am
         indeed a light who shines bright. I try to be the best in all I do while managing to remember   I am proud of all my students who have made me realize that teaching is a two-way street. I
         (most times) to Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong & Follow the King.   learn from them as much as they learn from me.
                                                                           You would be surprised to know that I am obsessed with cars! Pick any random car in traffic
                                                                           and I can tell you the year, make and model. I also love Zumba and I am looking forward to
                                                                           being a certified Zumba instructor soon J.
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