Claire Fedele is the founder and executive director of Shade School. She was called by God to move to Tanzania in 2014 to serve vulnerable children and expand educational and spiritual opportunities for those with albinism and other needs. She earned a degree in Psychology and a K–8 Education certificate from Seattle Pacific University, and taught in Louisiana before responding to God’s call to start Shade.
Since founding the school, Claire has been passionately dedicated to building an organization that combines academic excellence, spiritual formation, and care for the most vulnerable children. Her vision and leadership have guided Shade’s growth, and she continues to inspire staff, volunteers, and donors to pursue the mission faithfully.
Claire lives in Oak Harbor, Washington, with her husband, Mike. She also enjoys traveling throughout the U.S sharing with churches and partners about the work God is doing in Tanzania. Claire also travels to Tanzania for 3-4 months of the year, offering guidance, leadership, and spiritual direction to the Tanzanian staff.