Meet the 8MP Team
Claudia Lafferty
Position: Principal and Educational Associate
Qualification: Honours in Educational Management, Law and Policy.
Birthday: 24 May
Experience in ECD: 13 years
Why are you a teacher?: I am deeply passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future through education.
I find great fulfilment in making a meaningful difference in children’s lives while also inspiring and supporting my peers. Mentoring and training teachers to continually strengthen the quality of education is something I truly value.
Unique special talent: I have a creative ability to think outside the box.
Londiwe Mtshali
Position: Orange Group Lead 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.
Shirley Modimola
Position: Orange Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: Grade 11
Birthday: 28 August
Experience in ECD: 12 years
Why are you a teacher?: I have a love for children and uplifting communities.
Unique special talent: I am a great baker.
Naomi Tito
Position: Red Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration in HR. Currently studying a PGCE.
Birthday: 20 July
Experience in ECD: 3 years
Why are you a teacher?: I have a passion for children and I feel like it is naturally installed in me.
Unique special talent: I can dance and act.
Gugu Mbutisi
Position: Red Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: Matric
Birthday: 1 August
Experience in ECD: 2 years
Why are you a teacher?: I love working with children and watching them develop. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and bringing happiness into the classroom.
Unique special talent: I love Writing and hope to write a novel one day.
Lerato Magoai
Position: Yellow Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: NQF 5 Certificate
Birthday: 6 June
Experience in ECD: 21 years
Why are you a teacher?: I have a love for children and a heart for teaching
Unique special talent: I am creative.
Rejoice Mbutisi
Position: Yellow Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: NQF 4 Certificate
Birthday: 19 November
Experience in ECD: 2 years
Why are you a teacher? I love working with children because I love how they view things through learning. Most of the time they discover how things work on their own, but they progress through being taught and I love seeing that progress when they figure things out and prosper.
Unique special talent: Dancing
Palesa Ledwaba
Position: Green Group lead Teacher
Qualification: NQF 4 Certificate
Birthday: 14 November
Experience in ECD: 11 years
Why are you a teacher?: I want to help develop children’s abilities.
Unique special talent: I can sing.
Nthombi Mabanga
Position: Green Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: Matric
Birthday: 18 october
Experience in ECD: 7 years
Why are you a teacher?: I have lots of love and patience, and I want to help little ones grow.
Unique special talent: I am a good reader and enjoy books.
Peace Sive
Position: Blue Group Assistant 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.
Flora Mogano
Position: Blue Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: Grade 11
Birthday: 22 August
Experience in ECD: 7 years
Why are you a teacher?: I have a passion for children and education. I enjoy creating quality learning opportunities and experiences for each child. I strive to be the best teacher I possibly can be.
Unique special talent: I can sing
Monkatsu Maleho
Position: Blue Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: NQF 4 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.
Ivy Mogano
Position: Blue Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: matric
Birthday: 22 February
Experience in ECD: 3 years
Why are you a teacher?: I love working with babies; they bring such joy to the world. I enjoy bonding with children and helping them grow and develop.
Unique special talent: I love to dance and cook.