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 talent: Singing 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 talent: I 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 ECD: I 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 talent: I 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

Position: Lead 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 ECD:  14 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 talent: Advice 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.