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I began my teaching career at Martin School, here I was appointed to the position of Head of department Educational Guidance. My passion was however in the Sciences and this led to my appointment as Head of Department Mathematics and Science.

It has been my delight to be involved in the lives of young people, educating them not only for an academic future, but also guiding them to navigate the many social challenges which they will face in the future.

I have seen many of my pupils in successful careers and have also been privileged to teach some of their children.

My journey in education started when I was just a child myself. I was born in Zimbabwe, one of Africa’s most beautiful countries with a history rich in cultural diversity and hardship. The schooling system in Zimbabwe is world-renowned, which I can attest to.

By studying the past, we gain an understanding of the many mistakes that have been made, as well as the effects of these mistakes. We also learn about how things and people have changed over time. This information can open one’s mind to the possibility of change and even empower each generation to do and be better. Who knew that studying a revolution could start one too?

I have made it my life’s mission to educate the youth of today about the wonders of the written word, whether fictional or historical.

I am fortunate enough to be married to the wonderful Principal of our school, Mrs Marianne Moolman. We have a son, a daughter who sadly passed, a beautiful grandaughter and three amazing grandsons together. My family and my faith are my pillars.

My career has spanned forty six incredible years, learning alongside my students. Twenty five of these were spent as Principal at both Public and Private schooling institutions.

EcoCampus is the perfect space for me to impart my knowledge and life experience in a setting that is so conducive for learning I could not resist being drawn back into the classroom. Social Sciences and Technology combine all the wonders of the world that intrigue me and I thoroughly enjoy making these subjects come to life for my students.

When I am not working I am an avid fly-fisherman and camper, I enjoy a good book and maintain a strict fitness regime. I am also an elder at the Benoni Bible Church.

Growing up as a teacher’s daughter, I never expected to go into teaching myself. But then when I left school, I found myself drawn to working with children and discovered so much purpose and passion in education, that I realised it was the only natural progression for my studies.

I obtained my BEd in ECD and Foundation Phase and went on to teach in both public and private schools in Benoni. I then completed my Honours in Psychoeducational Support, in the hopes of working in school guidance and counselling as I saw this as a truly vital part of the support system of the school.

After teaching for seven years, I had my first child and decided to stop teaching for a while to stay at home with my girls during their formative years. During that time, I studied further and began facilitating workshops for parents and teachers in Positive Discipline. I also Founded a non-profit called Consciously Connected, bringing together a dedicated team of conscious professionals who provide support to teachers and parents.

My goal, moving forward at EcoKids and EcoCampus, is to utilise my passion for child development and conscious discipline to hold space for the children in my classroom as they navigate their academic, social and emotional world. I’m ready to learn just as much from the kids as I’m hoping to teach them!

I completed my University Degree in Sport, Health and Leisure Science in 2012. My teaching and coaching career however only started in 2017. I then completed my Post Graduate Certificate in Education majoring in Life Orientation.

I have an enormous love for sport, the outdoors and helping people. These three things have helped shape me into the person I am today and why teaching and coaching sports are so important to me.

 Seeing and meeting individuals with different abilities, passions, personalities, strengths, weaknesses, goals and beliefs warms my heart because it is a perfect opportunity for me as a teacher and as a coach, to positively impact, build, motivate, encourage and empower those individuals to become their best possible versions of themselves.

After nearly seven years of teaching and coaching elsewhere, I am truly excited to join the EcoKids team. I look forward to guiding our future leaders into success, happiness and lifelong fulfilment.

Hi there, my name is Byron Williamson!

I am a psychology and teaching graduate with a passion for education and more so a humanist with a passion for helping others to live their life to their full potential.

This passion led me to the education field. Working with children was a great way,  not only to exchange valuable and helpful knowledge, but to also offer guidance where needed and to learn more about ourselves and fulfil our youth’s potential.

My teaching philosophy is about encouraging students to be a role player in their own learning journey. This means adapting and changing styles to best meet each student’s capability.

I also find this humanist passion taking me outdoors and into the garden, learning to grow food sustainably. Tying the environmental awareness in with quality of life and mental health has been an exciting journey.

I have tutored homework classes, counselled families, taught English as a foreign language and even built organic gardens in people’s homes and I am excited to keep expanding in the education field. I joined the EcoKids team in 2023 and haven’t looked back since!

Hello everyone! I’m Alexia but my learners call me Teacher Lexi.

I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I began my career 2 years ago at EcoKids Preschool and I have been a teacher at Abacus Maths since July of 2022. I have found so many amazing and fun ways to teach maths using a variety of resources and methods to meet the needs of all learners.

Apart from maths my passions lie with Art and Nature!

I absolutely love being creative in all avenues of art and sharing my creative experiences and learnt skills with children. I am thrilled to be teaching Art and Environmental Club at EcoCampus College, where the children and I will be explore our hidden talents, our love for nature, and creative and artistic expressionism through art and our natural environment.

EcoCampus is the perfect environment where my students and I can express ourselves and be surrounded by nature, it is the most relaxed teaching environment where our children thrive and love to just be.

The best part about being a teacher is that I and find myself learning from children just as much as they learn from me! No two days are ever the same, and life is never boring.

“A dream come true”.

Teaching was always my passion but I started out in Accounting and Auditing. After 10 years of working in this field, I started my journey in education.

I completed the necessary teaching qualifications to enable me to teach Accounting at a high school level and that was the beginning of a wonderful and fulfilling journey that has enabled me to combine my passion for teaching with my qualification in Accounting.

I have spent 25 wonderful years teaching Accounting. 11 of those years were at  Willowmoore High School, 5 at St Marys in Pretoria and 9 at St Benedict’s.

During that time, I also studied Psychology to enable me to have a better understanding of child behaviour.

I have had a truly rewarding time in education and have loved every minute of my journey. 

An absolute dream came true when I was given the opportunity to continue my journey teaching Accounting at EcoCampus. 

The classroom is my happy space.

Hi my name is Joyce! I consider myself fortunate to have joined EcoCampus since May 2023 teaching isiZulu in the High School.

I have been teaching isiZulu and English for 25 years at Sibonelo Primary. I then proceeded to teach isiZulu at St Catherines Convent in Germiston for 15 years.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at UNISA, majoring in Psychology and Education. I also obtained an SED from Vista University. I am committed to grow isiZulu within this High School.

I believe my passion, enthusiasm and experience will make it possible to achieve this goal.

I have qualifications in project management and organisational development which stand me in good stead when organising the admissions and administrations of EcoCampus.

Streamlining processes, creating order and building success in projects are my passion, but added to that the joy of working in such a fun and uplifting environment makes all the difference.

I have a passion for holistic, child-centred education, and hold the strong belief that children learn best in a gentle, nurturing and stimulating environment that celebrates their uniqueness. I first earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (HSS) with a specialisation in psychological counselling, and then began my studies in Education, obtaining a PGCE in both the intermediate and senior phases.

I enjoy horse riding, travelling and spending time with my loved ones. Teaching is a calling for me, and I am honoured to be able to watch my students grow and flourish.

I got my degree in English Literature and Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2006. In 2008, I got my Post Graduate Certifiacte in Education, specializing in the FET Phase. A former principal and mentor of mine once told me that she always liked hiring teachers with a PGCE qualification because then, as she put it, she was hiring teachers who were experts in their particular fields, and that always stuck with me.

I started teaching high school English in 2009 and instantly knew I had “found my place in the world”. When I had my babies, I decided to take a break from the senior English classroom and spent 6 years teaching pre-schoolers which was so rewarding, eye-opening and beneficial. Now that I’m back in the high school classroom, I am reminded why I adored it so much and why this is the only occupation for me – a real calling.

Watching my learners grow a true love and appreciation for the English language and the beauty of the written and spoken word is a privilege that will never grow old for me.

There is nothing that is going to change this world more than communication. And being able to teach my learners to effectively communicate, express themselves and feel confident to speak their minds is how I know I make a difference every day. The idea that “if there are words we don’t know, there are thoughts we cannot think” drives me to strive for greatness in my classroom and my life, for me and all my learners – past, present and future.