Meet The Parks Team

Georgia Van Der Westhuizen

Georgia Van Der Westhuizen

Position: Principal

Qualification:  BED (Foundation Phase), Programme in Grade R Teaching, Child Care Worker course

Birthday: 11 October

Experience in ECD: I have been in the education industry as an assistant teacher & lead teacher for over 12 years and counting.

Why are you a teacher? Being a teacher lets me take part in shaping the next generation and impart life lessons. I have a passion to guide children academically but also help them develop essential life skills that will benefit them beyond the classroom/school.

Unique special talentSinging and fashion design

Caroline Letsau

Caroline Letsau

Position: Lead Orange Group 2 Teacher

Qualification:  NQF Level 5

Birthday:  21 June

Experience in ECD: I have 2 years experience working in the ECD sector with children from birth to 5 years of age

Why are you a teacher?: I love being around children of all ages, seeing how they grow into such amazing little individuals, each with their own personalities, likes and dislikes.

Unique special talentI bake and cook, that’s my unique talent. I love playing with the little ones and engage in conversations with them. It’s always nice to listen to this little dreamers

Sibusisiwe Nketo

Sibusisiwe Nketo

Position: Assistant Orange Group 2 Teacher

Qualification: Certificate in administration management

Birthday: 25 January

 Experience in ECDI have classroom, administration, cooking experience and now have the privledge of working as an assistant teacher in Red Group

Why are you a teacher?I have immense patience and drive for children. I enjoy seeing them succeed and do well. 

Unique special talentI have a special way with people and enjoy seeing them thrive.

Carla Niakan

Carla Niakan

Position: Lead Orange Group 1 Teacher

Qualification:  NQF Level 4

Birthday: 17 July

Experience in ECD: I have been working with children for the past 13 years.

Why are you a teacher? My day is never the same, and it’s filled with laughter and love and different personalities it teaches me to be humble and kind and pure I’ve always had a passion for children.

Unique special talent: Photography is another huge passion I have.

Beauty Nxusa

Beauty Nxusa

Position: Assistant Orange Group 1 Teacher

Qualification:  Child Minding Certificate

Birthday:  23 September 

Experience in ECD: I have been working with children for the past 15 years. I have had the opportunity to work with different age groups, catering to their specific needs.

Why are you a teacher?: I have passion and desire to educate and care for children of all ages. I like to learn about children’s individual passions and dreams as they are always so unique.

Unique special talent: I have a way for children to open up to me and get them to play openly and freely.

Tasha Naidoo

Tasha Naidoo

PositionLead Red Group Teacher

Qualification: ECD and NQF 4 certification

Birthday: 24 April

 Experience in ECD: I have over 13 years of experience in teaching.

Why are you a teacher? I am a teacher because I love children and have a passion for teaching. I love listening to enquiring minds. I love watching children grow into little unique individuals.

Unique special talent: I enjoy cooking and baking. I love being creative and interior decorating.

Lerato Tsokela

Lerato Tsokela

Position: Assistant Red Group Teacher

Qualification: Matric, Office Administration and Hospitality

Birthday: 23 September

 Experience in ECD: I have been working with children for 6 years and counting.

Why are you a teacher? I have a genuine love for working with children and believe in the importance of early education. I have a passion for educating children and shaping their minds while watching them learn and blossom.

Unique special talent: Cooking, reading books, singing, being creative with art, and painting.

Aubrey Hlatshwayo

Aubrey Hlatshwayo

Position: Lead Yellow Group Teacher

Qualification:  NQF Level 4

Birthday:  21 January

Experience in ECD: From my earliest memory, I worked with my mom in a day care facility. I have worked in many different schools with various age groups through my studies and the years.

Why are you a teacher? Growing up in a family of teachers, I developed love and passion for children. Also, a diverse understanding of teaching.

Unique special talent: Gaming and soccer.

Vuyo Retyu

Vuyo Retyu

Position: Yellow Group Assistance Teacher

Qualification:  Child minding certificate

Birthday:  25 October

Experience in ECD:  I have worked with children for the past 8 years. I have had the opportunity to work with my different age groups throughout these years. I am able to facilitate many different activities drawing the outcomes and experiences of the children

Why are you a teacher?: I have fallen in love with getting to know the emotional, physical and social development of a children directly, is one of many reasons that I became the teacher I am today

Unique special talent:  I find my strengths in working with a team, and have a unique talent of uplifting others through my many skills such as communication.

Sarah Lekhoane

Sarah Lekhoane

Position: Lead Green Group Teacher

Qualification: NQF6 in Early Childhood Education

Birthday: 12 April

Experience in ECD14 years working with children in ECD.

Why are you a teacher?: I’ve always had the love and passion of becoming a teacher. I have a way of creating a welcoming environment for children and building a nurturing relationship in the classroom where feel a children sense of belonging.

Unique special talent: Strong work ethics and problem-solving ability.

Matshidiso Ledwaba

Matshidiso Ledwaba

Position: Assistant Blue Group Teacher

Qualification: Matric 

Birthday:  8 June

Experience in ECD: From 2006, I have been actively involved in all forms of classroom management and care and have now happily found my home in cooking and hygiene.

Why do you like cooking/ working with children?: I have always had a passion and drive for young children, and I never want them to experience a world without education.

Unique special talentAdvice and planning, cooking and cleaning

Vimbephi Xulu

Vimbephi Xulu

Position: Custodian

Qualification: Matric

Birthday: 21 June

Experience in ECD: I have a year experience in early childhood development.

Why are you a teacher? I love working with children, it’s truly laying the foundations for future leaders. I have a passion and desire to work and care for children of all ages. I like to learn about children’s individual passions and dreams, as they are always so unique.