Monrovia, Jan. 14 -- The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) has announced a major leadership transition, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening professionalism, accountability, and quality assurance in Liberia's education sector amid growing national and global pressure to reform learning systems.

The announcement was made following PEAL's General Assembly Meeting held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Ala Lagun Resort in Congo Town, bringing together educators, policy advocates, and institutional leaders from across the country.

At the meeting, Dr. Charles Gbollie officially assumed office as President of PEAL, succeeding Dr. Cecelia Cassell, who stepped down after her recent appointment as Executive Director of...