Dr. Clara Araba Mills

Clara Araba Mills is a Lecturer in Educational Planning and Curriculum Design at the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA), a Category II Centre of Excellence under the Auspices of UNESCO at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana. With a robust background in educational planning and curriculum development, Clara plays a pivotal role in lecturing, designing academic programmes, conducting research, and supervising postgraduate theses both within and beyond UCC. Her contributions extend to the Office of Programmes and Professional Development, as well as the Office of Grants and Consultancy at IEPA.

Clara's academic credentials are impressive. She holds a PhD in Qualitative Research in Education with a specialization in Curriculum Design, an MPhil in Educational Planning, and a bachelor’s degree in arts education, all from the University of Cape Coast. Additionally, she has earned an International Certificate of Advanced Studies in Education Sector Planning from IIEP-UNESCO.

Before her joining IEPA, Clara dedicated thirteen years to lecturing at Takoradi Technical University. During this period, she advanced her academic qualifications by completing two additional postgraduate programmes and contributed to IEPA’s research collaboration with the University of Bristol on the EdQual Project as a Research Assistant.

Since joining IEPA, Clara has honed practical skills in communication, research, creative writing, grants and consultancy portfolio development and management, and leadership. These competencies are crucial for IEPA's operations as a UNESCO Category II institute and have empowered Clara to significantly contribute to realizing the vision and mission of the institute. Clara's extensive background and expertise are instrumental in driving IEPA’s agenda forward, and she is committed to fostering the institution’s continued growth and success.