Faculty and Staff

Elizabeth Onayemi joined the Third Schools team in September 2024 and currently works as an Instructional Assistant in Third Academy’s high school. Elizabeth is an experienced educator who holds a Bachelor of Education degree in English/Literature and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. She believes that learning is a lifelong endeavour and is working on a doctorate in Educational Management. Elizabeth is currently pursuing Alberta teacher certification.

Elizabeth has been in the educational field for more than two decades. She is passionate about making school a welcoming environment and empowering students to become leaders. Originally from Kenya, her teaching journey has taken her across the world to China, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, and now Canada. Elizabeth who is an avid reader also enjoys expressing herself through writing. Some of her teaching experiences are documented in the book Becoming an International Educator edited by Dana Specker Watts and Jayson W. Richardson, to which she contributed a chapter. Outside of school, Elizabeth enjoys traveling, listening to music, and preparing meals for her husband and four lovely children. She has a keen interest in entrepreneurship and global issues.