Position: CEO

Qualification:  MPP (Education Policy), PGCE

Experience in the education sector: Researcher (2010-2012), teacher (2013-2015)

Why Earlybird?: 

All children deserve access to high-quality early learning and development experiences so they may flourish throughout their lives.

Unique special talent:  Falling off my mountain bike.

Position: CFO

Qualifications:  CA(SA), Finance Honours

Experience in the education sector: Financial Manager for a private primary school network (2016-2018)

Why Earlybird?: 

I love getting small, exciting businesses operating at maximum efficiency. Earlybird provides me this opportunity while working towards filling a great need in its community.

Unique special talent:  Karaoke king

Position: Head of Education

Qualifications:  BEd (ECD) Foundation Phase

Experience in the education sector: 

With 20 years of experience in education, I began my journey humbly as an au pair. After graduating as a teacher, I advanced to the role of Principal, and eventually, I followed my passion for learning design and curriculum development. This diverse background has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the educational landscape, especially in early childhood development.

Why Earlybird?: 

I have always believed that every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.  I believe that Earlybird is the place get to fully live and achieve this heart’s desire.

Unique special talent:  An affinity for all things leopard print.

Position: Head of HR and Operations

Qualifications:  – Human Resources Management  Management – University of Johannesburg \ Skills Development Facilitator

Experience in the education sector: My experience includes serving as an HR Consultant at a private school, where I focused on implementing effective HR strategies to support staff and enhance the learning environment. My background encompasses recruitment, policy development, and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

Why Earlybird?: At EarlyBird, my role has been pivotal in enhancing our organisational culture and ensuring that our staff are well-supported. By streamlining HR processes and fostering open and transparent communication, we have prioritised the well-being and development of our staff, directly contributing to a more positive and effective learning environment for our children and promoting a collaborative atmosphere among our staff.

Position: Director: OHS and Risk

Qualification:  BA(Psychology & Law); LLB

Experience in the education sector: I have provided Legal, Compliance and People Management support to organisations in the education sector for 5 years.

Why Earlybird?: 

It has an awesome educational approach that benefits the little people that attend its centres.

Unique special talent:  Socialising.

Position: Development Consultant

Qualifications:  BEd Foundation Phase

Experience in the education sector: Starting straight after Matric, I have been working in ECD centres, going from being an assistant teacher to a principal and owner, working for minimum a year in each age group, before moving into my current role as a trainer.

Why Earlybird?: 

I have always been motivated to assist people in reaching their full potential. Earlybird shares this sentiment and has backed me in helping a lot of teachers get their qualifications and move into better roles within the company.

Unique special talent:  I have a very healthy obsession with power tools.