Here at St. Louis College of Education, echoes of the past resonate with the promise of the future. This college began in September 1960. The Catholic Diocese of Kumasi established St. Louis College of Education. It started as a female counterpart to St. Joseph’s Training College. St. Joseph’s trained male teachers.
Imagine the dedication of the first principal Sister Mary Consilli. She and Sister Mary Vibiana ran the college. They used funds from their salaries. Support also came from the Catholic Diocese of Kumasi. Funding agencies abroad helped too. Other well-wishers contributed.
Nana Otumfuo Osei Agyeman Prempeh II donated land for the college. Unfortunately, the land has been encroached upon. This limits expansion.
Initially, St. Louis College of Education trained only women. There was a brief period from 1974 to 1981 when men were also admitted. In 1997 the college became the first women’s teacher training college. It ran a Science course. The Rockefeller Foundation sponsored it.
Today St. Louis College of Education continues to empower women. It provides quality teacher training. The college aims to produce teachers. They should see teaching as a noble profession. They should be devoted to their work. The college wants teachers with high professional standards. These teachers should contribute to Ghana’s development.
The college has achieved much over the years. It came first in quiz competitions. It excelled in spelling competitions. It also has a strong sports record.
St. Louis College of Education has faced challenges. These include limited land and funding. Despite these challenges, the college has completed several projects. These include a classroom block, an ICT Centre, and a modern library.
St. Louis College of Education is affiliated with the University of Education, Winneba. Monica Konnie Mensah is the principal. The college is located in the Ashanti Region.
Consider the impact St. Louis College of Education has had. It has trained generations of female teachers. These teachers have shaped countless lives. The college remains committed to its mission. It strives for excellence in teacher education. It contributes to the development of Ghana.