Preschool teachers in Riebeek Kasteel and Paarl
Larne Leicester - Principal and 3-6 years Directress
Larne has worked for Carnegie House since August 2013 and is currently the Head Directress in the 3-6 environment. She holds a pre-primary (3-6) Montessori Teaching Diploma, obtained from the London Montessori Centre in the UK. Larne has taught at various schools in South Africa and has been practicing as a Montessori Directress for 9 years. Adding to this, she holds a qualification in Creative Arts from the Marin County College, San Francisco, USA. Larne’s greatest passion is to nurture the unique individuality of each child in her environment and to contribute to the development of a complete human being, so that he/she may live successfully in their world.
Marillyn Piek - 3-6 years Directress
Marillyn completed her ECD studies in 2015. Marillyn has completed courses in the diagnosis of dyslexia and teaching children with ADHD. She also holds a First aid level 2 certificate. Marillyn believes that every child is unique and that if you let each child show and teach you what they love and what they are good at they will become so much more than what we expect. Albert Einstein once said “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live it’s whole life believing it is stupid.” She feels that it is her duty as an educator to encourage each child individually by his or her own skill.
Bulelwa Stenge - 3-6 years assistant and aftercare assistant
Bulelwa has worked for Carnegie House since June 2011 in the toddler/infant community and has also assisted in the aftercare programme during this time. She is in possession of an Early Childhood Development qualification obtained through her studies at Boland College in Paarl. Bulelwa has a keen interest to observe and encourage children to develop their knowledge and awareness of their community around them. She believes that children have a natural ability to do things for themselves, thus firmly believing Maria Montessori’s words of – “Help me to do it myself”
Elsa Hanekom - Toddler Directress and aftercare teacher
Elsa has worked for Carnegie House since 2005. She started as an assistant in 3-6 year environment and later ran the Toddlers class. Elsa has an Educare level 6 qualification, Audiblox Certificate and is currently studying towards a 3 - 6 year Montessori Diploma.
Elsa has enjoyed every challenge that has been put in her path and she looks forward to more learning and growing. Elsa believes children should have the freedom to learn and explore in a safe environment. Elsa loves observing how children develop and the joy they project when the achieve things by themselves.
Elsa has enjoyed every challenge that has been put in her path and she looks forward to more learning and growing. Elsa believes children should have the freedom to learn and explore in a safe environment. Elsa loves observing how children develop and the joy they project when the achieve things by themselves.
Elsabe Adonis - 3-6 year assistant and aftercare
Elsabe obtained her ECD qualification from West Coast College and has worked in preschools for 10 years. She enjoys doing art with the children and well as exploring the natural environment in the outside environment.
Cynthia Jentrimane - toddler and general school assistant
Cynthia has worked with children for over 13 years. She is kind and loving and believes that all children should be given an opportunity through education. Cynthia also runs her own small business in the preschool - Ravenous Rascals - which provides wholesome home-cooked meals for the preschool children.
Cynthia has worked with children for over 13 years. She is kind and loving and believes that all children should be given an opportunity through education. Cynthia also runs her own small business in the preschool - Ravenous Rascals - which provides wholesome home-cooked meals for the preschool children.