MEET OUR TEAM
Executive Director
BRENDA ELSHOVE
"At Teachers Plus we are doing our part to address the crisis in South African education, and the severe shortage of emerging quality Mathematics teachers. Through our intensive programme we empower students to become expert, professional and passionate Mathematics teachers."
Operations Manager
LINDELWA MINI
"I've made good strides from humble beginnings as a graduate teacher myself. Now I have the privilege of working and engaging closely with students whose aim is to become exceptional Maths teachers. Education is not the same as it was 20 years ago. We are dealing with a generation that listens with its eyes and thinks with feeling and I love that Teachers Plus understands that and develops the students to create inspiring lessons that can make maths fun and exciting. The future is looking bright and I can’t wait for South African schools to be filled with our graduates."
Student Liaison
MASELEMENG KUENANE
“It’s really inspiring when young people choose to be extraordinary and want to be part of creating a better South Africa. As a team we hold the ladder for our students, assisting them to achieve their goals. By supporting our students to become great Mathematics and Accounting teachers, we ensure that they are well equipped for their future journeys as quality educators transforming schools.”
Mathematics Specialist
JOYCE LAMONT
“Mathematics remains a mystery to many who were taught by a teacher who was not properly qualified and who did not really understand the subject themselves. The young teachers emerging from the Teachers Plus programme are able to break this cycle, equipped with sound knowledge and effective teaching methods. They are eager to bring their skills and enthusiasm into our schools.”
Mathematics Specialist
SUE McPETRIE
"Teachers Plus provides the opportunity for aspiring teachers to develop a love and passion for Mathematics that they otherwise may not have recognized.
The students are afforded the time to develop and grow their mathematical knowledge and skills in a safe and nurturing environment under the guidance of experienced Maths teachers.
Through the broad program offered at Teachers Plus, our students emerge as well-rounded young professionals equipped to cope with the demands that teaching Mathematics requires."
Mathematics Specialist
KUHLE-KE MKOSANA
“Teachers Plus provides young aspirant future teachers with the opportunity and tools to continue with mathematics at a university level. I am grateful to be able to share the beautiful language of mathematics with these students and to assist them in becoming the Maths Teacher that everyone wants to have.”
Mathematics Specialist
GARTH SPENCER-SMITH
“I am delighted to be part of this gifted and motivated Teachers plus team. Working with the Teachers Plus student teachers has been truly rewarding; each one of them embodies talent, dedication, and an infectious youthful enthusiasm. It is an honour to contribute to mentoring and shaping these remarkable individuals for their future career of nurturing young minds in mathematics.”
Mathematics Specialist
COENRAAD WESSELINK
MEET OUR BOARD
SUZANNE DINGLEY
Suzanne is a director at Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd. As a founding director, she offers guidance around the business and strategic planning of Teachers Plus with a firm belief in long-term impact projects that are responsible and sustainable.
"Our students and graduates are hard-working and driven individuals who as teachers will nurture and inspire young minds giving energy and hope to not only the lucky ones in their classrooms but also in our communities."
FATIMA JAKOET
Fatima is a professional pilot and Founder of the Sakhikamva Foundation. She is actively involved in igniting interest and developing talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) amongst the youth in South Africa.
“At Teachers Plus we strive to connect and empower communities through our programmes and the vision to build a great future for generations to come.”
SHARON LEWIN
Sharon has 38 years experience in education as a teacher and education manager at both school and provincial level. Although retired from the formal sector, she is still actively involved in training educators, SMTs, and SGBs. Sharon uses social media to share education issues, celebrate schools, and inspire others.
“When the music changes, so does the dance.”
PHINDILE MSOMI
Phindile is a Human Recourses Manager at Polyoak Packaging (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng. She is passionate about people and youth development.
"We produce young, professional teachers with a unique skill to assist in building future leaders and bringing hope to South Africa."