Department of Curriculum and Educational Philosophy
Department Chairperson
Mrs Gerry Mhlanga
Master of Education in Early Childhood Development – (GZU) – 2015, Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development -(UZ) - 2007, Diploma in Education, with specialization in Infants (Seke Teachers College)-1996-1998
Tel: +263773015797
Email: gmhlanga@staff.zegu.ac.zw
Research Interests: Early childhood development, children’s rights and gender.
Building/Office: Education Block
Administrative Staff
Ms Perpetual Mercy Simango
Tel: +263771383400
Email: psimango@staff.zegu.ac.zw
Building/Office: Education Block
Lecturers
Dr Norman Chitamba
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (University of the Free State) – 2009, Master Degree in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (ZOU) – 2003, Bachelor of Education in Educational Administration, Planning and Policy Studies (UZ) – 1994, Certificate in Education Primary (Morgenster Teachers College) – 1981-1983
Email: nchitamba@staff.zegu.ac.zw
Research Interests: Educational leadership and management, curriculum studies and business administration.
Building/Office: Education Block
Dr Shepherd Gumbo
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Sociology (GZU) – 2023, Master of Education Degree in Sociology (GZU) – 2016, Certificate in Introduction to Effective School Management Ministry of Public Service Labor and Social Welfare – 2016, Certificate in Sports Administration (SRC) – 2015, Bachelor of Education Degree in Sociology (GZU) – 2013, Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management (IPMZ) – 2010
Email: sgumbo@staff.zegu.ac.zw
Research Interests: Educational welfare of vulnerable groups, child protection, educational rights of children, gender and education, and education and technology.
Building/Office: Education Block
Mrs Debra Blessing Rushwaya
Master of Education Degree in Psychology (GZU) – 2018, Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Psychology (ZEGU) – 2016, Diploma in Education Primary, (Seke Teachers College) – 2015
Email: drushwaya@staff.zegu.ac.zw
Research Interests: Artificial intelligence-powered guidance and counseling, psychology of education and artificial intelligence, gender and guidance of Generation Z, digital natives and technological advancement, and gender, leadership and governance.
Building/Office: Education Block