Meet Our Dedicated Directresses

Our passionate Montessori guides create nurturing environments where your child's unique potential can bloom.
Each educator brings expertise, warmth, and a deep commitment to your child's growth.

Shereen Gafoor

Principal & Founder

Passionate about guiding children with love, patience, and faith. Shereen sees each child as a unique treasure with God-given potential. She nurtures growth not only academically but also in character and values.

Strong foundation in Montessori & faith-based education

Child development & values-driven learning

Experienced leader and mentor

Elouise Edwards

Little Stars (1–2 years)

Dedicated to building strong family partnerships and encouraging children through exploration and discovery. Elouise brings energy and creativity into the classroom.

Skilled in guiding discovery-based learning

Focus on parent-directress collaboration

Passion for sports, music, and creativity

Siziphiwe August

Little Eagles (4–5 years)

Energetic and adventurous, Siziphiwe challenges young minds to grow with confidence and character. She believes learning should be filled with play, laughter, and exploration.

Confidence-building through playful learning

Focus on character development

Creative, curious, and innovative mindset

Sü-Maya

Little Explorers (3–4 years)

Creative, curious, and passionate about childhood wonder. Sü-Maya transforms learning into magical moments full of discovery, laughter, and joy.

Skilled at inspiring curiosity and creativity

Strong classroom engagement approach

Family-centered and values-driven

Marileigh

Little Sprouts (2-3 years)

Caring and commited to helping young children grow through play, love , and encouragement. Marileigh creates joyful, hands-on learning experiences that bring out each child's full potential

Focus on hands-on exploration and creativity

Nurturing classroom environment

Loves cooking and baking

Jade

Social Media Content Creator & Administrator.

Jade has a genuine heart for children and loves watching them grow and develop in their own unique ways. She believes that each child is beautifully designed by God and created with a special purpose. She enjoys reading, writing, and continually learning new things.

Chantell Booysen

Loving, creative, and dedicated to inspiring confidence in children. Chantell fosters safe, joyful, and discovery-filled classrooms where every child feels valued.

Skilled in nurturing self-esteem

Passion for creativity and kindness

Focus on positive relationships

Amber

Optimistic and mindful, Amber blends patience with inspiration to create an empowering classroom environment.
She guides children to discover their potential with perseverance and self-belief.

Child-centered and values-driven

Strong emotional support skills

Patient, observant, and encouraging

Maurice Golden

Early Childhood Development enthusiast passionate about sparking curiosity through play and exploration. Creates engaging, supportive learning environments for children.

Hands-on learning support

Patient and caring guidance

Strong family values

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