Meet the 8MP Team
Claudia Lafferty
Position: Principal
Qualification: Bachelor of Education
Birthday: 24 May
Experience in ECD: 10 years
Why are you a teacher?: I am passionate about developing the young minds of our future. I love making a difference and inspiring little ones as well as my peers.
Unique special talent: I have a creative ability to think outside the box.
Jackie Tucker
Position: Orange Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: Montessori Early Childhood Development
Birthday: 19 August
Experience in ECD: 11 years
Why are you a teacher?: I believe that it is so important to make school full of love and excitement and I enjoy being a part of it.
Unique special talent: I know the alphabet in sign language.
Chriselda Mahes
Position: Red Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: Higher Certificate in Preschool Education (NQF Level 5)
Birthday: 22 August
Experience in ECD: 2 years
Why are you a teacher?: Apart from teaching running in my family, I chose to become a teacher because I simply love working with children, I connect better with children than I do with adults- it always fascinates me how a child’s mind works and seeing things from their point of view.
Unique special talent: I love to Bake.
Londiwe Mtshali
Position: Yellow Group Teacher
Qualification: Bachelor of Education
Birthday: 7 January
Experience in ECD: 4 years
Why are you a teacher?: I have always been surrounded by children and love the creativity teaching has to offer.
Unique special talent: I have a passion for photography.
Naomi Tito
Position: Yellow Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration in HR
Birthday: 20 July
Experience in ECD: First year
Why are you a teacher? I have a passion for children and I feel like it is naturally installed in me.
Unique special talent: Dancing and acting
Lerato Magoai
Position: Green Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: NQF Level 5
Birthday: 6 June
Experience in ECD: 20 years
Why are you a teacher?: I have a love for children and a heart for teaching.
Unique special talent: I am creative.
Palesa Ledwaba
Position: Green Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: Matric
Birthday: 14 November
Experience in ECD: 10 years
Why are you a teacher?: I want to help develop children’s abilities.
Unique special talent: I can sing.
Peace Sive
Position: Blue Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: Matric
Birthday: 28 January
Experience in ECD: 12 years
Why are you a teacher?: I believe in teaching and helping children grow to meet their potential.
Unique special talent: I am a craftswoman.
Justine Kekana
Position: Blue Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: ECD NQF 5 Certificate
Birthday: 17 December
Experience in ECD: 2 years
Why are you a teacher?: I love being around little ones and seeing and helping them grow. Being an educator is very rewarding. All the love care and patience make me the EDC practitioner I am.
Unique special talent: I can make people smile.
Monkatsu Maleho
Position: Blue Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: B/Com Certificate
Birthday: 9 August
Experience in ECD: 5 years
Why are you a teacher?: I love working with children and watching them grow. They are precious and beautiful and have the potential to change the world.
Unique special talent: I can run.