Meet the Carlswald Team
![Laurel Morkel](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG-20211028-WA0011.jpg)
Laurel Morkel
Position: Principal
Qualification: NQF Level 5
Birthday: 17 June
Experience in ECD: 22 years
Why are you a teacher?: To develop little minds and hearts
Unique special talent: Sewing Wedding Dresses
![Zama Nkosi](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSK09898-021.jpg)
Zama Nkosi
Position: Orange Group 1 Teacher
Qualification: Diploma in ECD & 3rd Year Bed Foundation Phase.
Birthday: 1 January
Experience in ECD: 4 years
Why are you a teacher?: I fell in love with the milestones of learning and developing through play.
Unique special talent: Dancing
![Sonika Bester](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Picture12.jpg)
Sonika Bester
Position: Orange Group 2 Teacher
Qualification: NQF 4 and Diploma in Child Psychology
Birthday: 12 January
Experience in ECD: 5 years
Why are you a teacher?: I love helping children learn and enjoy the school environment.
Unique special talent: Painting
![Tebogo Sibudi](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tebogo-Sibudi_Blue-Group-Assitant.jpg)
Tebogo Sibudi
Position: Orange Group 2 Assistant Teacher
Qualification: BAA
Birthday: 1 February
Experience in ECD: 1 year
Why are you a teacher?: Watching children develop and grow in front of my eyes is the most amazing feeling
Unique special talent: Cooking & Baking
![Nolu Mbuli](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Nolu-Mbuli_Red-Group-Lead-Teacher.jpg)
Nolu Mbuli
Position: Red Group Teacher
Qualification: N4 – N6 Diploma in Educare
Birthday: 31 May
Experience in ECD: 5 years
Why are you a teacher?: I’m passionate about seeing how the children grow, become independent and develop.
Unique special talent: Kind, caring, dancing & singing.
![Thobile Mathenjwa](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Thobile-Mathenjwa_Red-Group-Assistant.jpg)
Thobile Mathenjwa
Position: Red Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: Currently studying Bed Intermediate Phase.
Birthday: 24 June
Experience in ECD: None
Why are you a teacher?: I love children
Unique special talent: Punctuality
![Tidi Makua](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tidi-Makau_Yellow-Group-Assistant.jpg)
Tidi Makua
Position: Yellow Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: N4, N5 & N6 Educare & ECD Level 4 Certificate
Birthday: 16 August
Experience in ECD: 6 years
Why are you a teacher?: It is my calling and my world.
Unique special talent: Memorizing
![Tshepo Machaka](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tshepo-Machaka_Orange-Group-2-Assistant.jpg)
Tshepo Machaka
Position: Yellow Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: Basic ECD
Birthday: 1 September
Experience in ECD: 7 years
Why are you a teacher?: To make a difference in young lives.
Unique special talent: Dancing
![Philli Rameetsi](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Philli-Rameetsi_Green-Group-Lead-Teacher.jpg)
Philli Rameetsi
Position: Green Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: ECD Certificate
Birthday: 11 November
Experience in ECD: 10 Years
Why are you a teacher?: I love spending time with the little ones.
Unique special talent: Singing and dancing
![Julia Ngoasheng](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Julia-Ngoasheng_Green-Group-Assistant.jpg)
Julia Ngoasheng
Position: Green Group Assistant Teacher
Qualification: Grade 12 & Basic Childminder Care
Birthday: 15 May
Experience in ECD: 6 Years
Why are you a teacher?: I have a passion for being in the classroom interacting with the little ones.
Unique special talent: I play various musical instruments, singing and memorizing.
![Poppie Mokgatla](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Poppie-Mokgatla_Blue-Group-Lead-Teacher.jpg)
Poppie Mokgatla
Position: Blue Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: Grade 11
Birthday: 4 September
Experience in ECD: 2 years
Why are you a teacher?: To make a difference in lives and know that I’m helping my community.
Unique special talent: Hospitality and childminding.
![Portia Moganedi](https://earlybirdeducare.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG-20211028-WA0007.jpg)
Portia Moganedi
Position: Assistant Blue Group Teacher
Qualification: Grade 12
Birthday: 7 September
Experience in ECD: 5 years
Why are you a teacher?: I enjoy helping little ones reach their milestones
Unique special talent: Knitting and cleaning