Our team of staff is made up of young and energetic qualified Solomon Islanders who are committed to help you succeed in your study. In total, we have nine (9) members in our team—seven (7) full-time staff, and two on a part-time basis. Since UPC does not have science lab facilities of its own, the learning instructions of our science components are managed and delivered by a staff of the School of Science, of the Faculty of Science and Technology, on Panatina Campus. All our teaching staff are content specialists and have contributed immensely to the development, improvement, and delivery of our programmes. Overall, our common goal is to help you develop and acquire solid foundational knowledge, skills and scholastic attributes to help you succeed in your higher education endeavors in future.
B.Com, USP-Fiji
Abraham Foteliwale comes from Malaita Province. He began his education at Laualana primary school and continued his secondary education at St. Joseph Tenaru, St. Nicholas College, and Waimapuru NSS in the Makira Ulawa Province. He did his tertiary education at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus, in Fiji and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor in Commerce degree, majoring in Population studies & demography and Geography. He joined SINU Preparatory College in 2020.
B. Com, USP- Fiji
Imelda Wasi holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of the South Pacific, and majors in Economics and International Business Marketing. She was conferred in February 2021 and joined SINU Preparatory College in June 2021 as a Tutor in Economics prior to her graduation in November of the same year. Ms. Wasi is responsible for coordinating and teaching UPC3 and UPC4 economics units.
MEcPol ANU, PG Dip in Mathematics, BSc in Mathematics & Physics USP.
Kudili Ramo is from Malaita province. His majors in Mathematics, Physics and Economics. He holds a Master of Economics Policy, from ANU, Australia; and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics from USP, Fiji. He joined SINU Preparatory College in 2021 as a Part-Time Assistant Lecturer/Tutor in Physics and Mathematics. He has been teaching UPC Mathematics and Physics, as well as Mathematics for Business programmes under the School of Business and Management.
B.Ed. in English (minor in History), PAU PNG
Monique Liatana Pitasua is from Choiseul and Western provinces. She did her high school education at Betikama Adventist College and graduated with a Bachelor in Education from the Pacific Adventist University, Papua New Guinea, in 2018. She majors in English and minors in History. Following her graduation, she taught in various high schools in Solomon Islands as an English teacher, and also tutored history. In 2021, Monique joined SINU Preparatory College.
BA in History & Politics, USP Fiji
Nevin Maruamaeo comes from Marou Bay, Arosi, in the Makira Ulawa Province. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the South Pacific, and majors in history and politics. After he graduated from USP in 2016, he was self-employed for three years. He joined SINU Preparatory College in 2020 as a part-time tutor in history, and in 2021 as a full-time staff of the college. Nervin is responsible for coordinating and teaching UPC3 and UPC4 history units.
PG. Diploma in Climate Change; B.Ed. in Education & TVET, USP F); Dip. In Home Economics Teaching (secondary); SICHE SI.
Donna Houlia comes from Are‘are in the Malaita Province. She joined SINU Preparatory College in 2021 as a tutor in Home Economics and is responsible for the coordination and delivery of UPC3 and UPC4 Home Economics units. Donna holds several academic awards including; Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change, Bachelor in Education majoring in Education and TVET, and Diploma in Home Economics Teaching (secondary).
BAGR, USP Fiji BAGR, USP Fj.
Jann Samo comes from Malaita province. She did her tertiary studies at the University of the South Pacific, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Agriculture. After her graduation, she joined Burns Creek Adventist CHS where she taught agriculture subjects. Jann joined SINU Preparatory College in 2021 as a Tutor in Agriculture. She coordinates and teaches UPC3 and UPC4 Agriculture units.
Bachelor of Geospatial Science; USP Fj.
Ronnie Vavu Vozoto is from the Western and Choiseul provinces. He did his tertiary studies at the University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus, and graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Geospatial Science. He joined SINU Preparatory College in 2021 as a part-time Executive Assistant and is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to UPC management, and its staff and students..