Maggie Lampkins Institute- Official

To our hard work Faculty, staff, parents and students, as we come to the close of another year, we want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for your dedication to teaching and learning. This year brought its share of challenges, growth, and change, and through it all, our staff remained focused on what matters most—our students.

Your commitment to high-quality instruction, thoughtful planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement has made a meaningful difference in classrooms across our school. Whether through innovative lessons, differentiated support, or simply showing up each day with care and professionalism, your work has had a lasting impact on our students’ academic growth and well-being.

We are especially grateful to our staff for your willingness to reflect, adapt, and support one another. The culture of learning you help create—among both students and staff—is something to be proud of and to our parents and students we say thanks for choosing Maggie Lampkins Institute

As you move into the new year, we hope you find time to rest, recharge, and celebrate all that you have accomplished this year. Thank you for your hard work, resilience, and dedication. I look forward to continuing our work together in the coming year.

Wishing you a restful and well-deserved year (2026)

Warm regards,
Happy new year in advance

Happy birthday to the Press club Director
Alex Tokpah
Wishing you all the best today as you celebrate the school says happy birthday

It’s the biggest project to hit Soul Clinic this new School year, the Maggie Lampkins Institute back to school jamboree

Check flyer for more information

Happy Teacher’s Day celebration to all of our hard working teachers
Mention your favorite teacher and appreciate them

Our nursery class

School Development for academic 2025/2026. Maggie Lampkins Press🎤

Congratulations to all of our students who wrote and successfully passed the National Exams

Some Alumni attending the closing ceremony Maggie Lampkins Institute - Alumni Association(MLIAA)

Some of our Staff

Meet Our Guest Speaker
Also an amazing Alumnus

Our distinguished guest today is a pioneering mineralogist, a trailblazer in Liberia’s extractive industry, and a passionate advocate for sustainable resource development. Born on July 22, 1991, in *Zuolay, Nimba County*, he is the son of *Mr. Moses B. Wonyen* and the late Mrs. Esther N. Wonyen. His remarkable journey from a small village in Nimba to becoming a globally recognized expert in mineral engineering stands as a testament to his intellect, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to Liberia’s progress.
A proud alumnus of the *Maggie Lampkins Institute, he graduated as the valedictorian of the Restless Genius Class of 2008/2009*. Today, he plays a vital role as the President of the institute’s Alumni Association, fostering mentorship and educational advancement for future generations.
He holds the historic distinction of being the first Liberian to earn a Master of Science degree in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering. His academic excellence is complemented by significant professional achievements. He has gained invaluable experience working with *ArcelorMittal Mines in Canada as a Mining Mineralogist in 2023, before returning home to lend his expertise to ArcelorMittal Liberia*. Currently, as the Lead on Projects and optimization, he contributes significantly to the design of the $1.4 billion dollars AML 15-million-ton concentrator project—Liberia’s largest mining initiative—which promises to transform the nation’s mineral sector.
In addition to his engineering work, he is a *prolific author*, with numerous publications in *high-impact journals including Elsevier, Scopus, and ResearchGate, along with presentations at international conferences Notably, he represented Liberia and ArcelorMittal at the 14th World Conference of Mineral Processing Engineer_ Comminution 2025 in Cape Town*, where he presented groundbreaking research in mineral engineering. He is a Google scholar.
Beyond his professional undertakings, he is a man of deep faith, serving as the *Secretary for the West Africa Anglophone Field of the Church of the Nazarene. A devoted family man, he is married to Mrs. Esther F. Wonyen, and together they are raising two children* while providing guidance and support to many others under their care.
Driven by a vision to transform Liberia’s raw materials into lasting economic value, He is committed to reducing poverty, improving living standards, and inspiring future engineers. His story is one of brilliance, patriotism, and unwavering faith—a true embodiment of Liberia’s potential.

Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming Liberia's one and only Mineralogist, Mr. Darius G. Wonyen!

Maggie Lampkins Institute - Alumni Association(MLIAA)