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Leadership

Meet the experienced team behind Teranga Academy's innovative approach to English learner education.

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Luma Mufleh

Founder & CEO

Luma Mufleh is a nationally recognized leader in English learner education and the founder of Fugees Family. For more than two decades, she has pioneered innovative models that improve outcomes for refugee and immigrant students. Her work has been recognized by CNN Heroes, the U.S. Department of Education, and multiple national fellowships. Luma brings deep expertise, vision, and a commitment to ensuring all English learners have the opportunity to thrive.

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Leigh Anne Littlefield

Senior Program Director

Leigh Anne Littlefield oversees Teranga Academy partnerships and professional development. With extensive experience in school leadership and program design, she works closely with district teams to implement sustainable English immersion models. Leigh Anne specializes in building educator capacity, aligning instruction to standards, and ensuring fidelity of the Teranga model across diverse contexts.

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