My name is Nkanileka Loti Mgonda. I serve as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher and the current dean of the School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam. I have diverse experience in teaching and facilitating learning across different levels of education. I have diverse research experience and worked with research project teams and collaborations. My research interest include teacher education, professionalism and ethics in education, social emotional development, and moral character building.