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About McDaniel Faith Academy

The Place of Hope — A story of faith, vision, and uncompromising commitment to excellence.

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Our Mission

To nurture God-fearing, academically excellent, and character-driven leaders by providing quality values-based education that equips every child with knowledge, faith, and skills to transform Liberia and beyond.

Our Vision

To become Liberia's leading faith-centered academy where students discover their light, develop their future, and become agents of hope.

Our Story

The Place of Hope

McDaniel Faith Academy was founded with a singular conviction: that every child in Liberia deserves access to quality, Christ-centered education that develops both mind and character.

Situated in Morris Farm, Paynesville — one of Monrovia's vibrant communities — our academy serves students from Elementary through Senior High School, providing a structured, faith-filled environment that prepares them for life's greatest challenges and opportunities.

We are not simply a school. We are a community of believers, educators, and families committed to raising the next generation of Liberian leaders — leaders who are academically competent, spiritually grounded, and morally sound.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

— Jeremiah 29:11

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McDaniel Faith Academy campus
400+
Students Enrolled
3
School Levels
Pastor Martin V. Paye, Sr.
Pastor Martin V. Paye, Sr.
Founder & CEO · AA, BTh
From the Founder

A Message of Hope & Purpose

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When God placed this vision in my heart, I saw Liberia's potential — a nation rich in human capital, waiting to be unlocked through education rooted in faith and excellence. That is why I founded McDaniel Faith Academy.

At McFA, we do not merely teach subjects. We build persons. We equip young minds with knowledge, young hearts with integrity, and young spirits with the light of God's Word. Discipline is not a punishment here — it is a gift we give every student.

I invite you to bring your child to a school where hope is not just a word on our crest — it is a daily reality. Together, let us raise a generation that will transform this great nation.

Pastor Martin V. Paye, Sr.
Founder & CEO, McDaniel Faith Academy
Leadership

Meet Our Team

Dedicated leaders who guide McDaniel Faith Academy with faith, vision, and excellence.

Chair Person of the Board of Directors — McDaniel Faith Academy
Board of Directors

Chair Person

Board of Directors

Ms. Benetha B. Paye — Registrar, McDaniel Faith Academy
Administration

Ms. Benetha B. Paye

Registrar

Darlingstone C. Nickson — Vice Principal for Instructions
Administration

Darlingstone C. Nickson

Vice Principal for Instructions

Mot. Miatta K. Paye — Business Manager, McDaniel Faith Academy
Administration

Mot. Miatta K. Paye

Business Manager

What We Stand For

Love for God

Everything we do flows from our love for God and our devotion to His Word.

Integrity First

We cultivate honesty, respect, and accountability in every student and staff member.

Academic Excellence

We set high standards and provide the support every child needs to meet them.

National Service

We produce graduates who are committed to serving Liberia and making it greater.

Biblical Foundation

Scripture guides our curriculum, our culture, and our daily life as a school community.

Hope for Every Child

We believe every child has a God-given destiny and we help them discover and walk in it.