Iris (NNC-58)

A warm and highly experienced childcare specialist, Montessori teacher, school counsellor, and play therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children’s educational, emotional, and social development. She is passionate about helping children reach their full potential through a nurturing, child-centred approach that promotes confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

Her expertise spans behavioural management, psychological development, healthy nutrition, and learning through play, enabling her to support children in a holistic and meaningful way. Experienced in tutoring children aged 3 to 17 years, she tailors her approach to each child's individual learning style, helping them build academic skills, emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and independence.

In addition to her childcare and educational background, she is a social entrepreneur and the author of three children's books focused on improving literacy within South African communities. She is also developing self-help resources for children, with a focus on resilience, self-regulation, and practical coping strategies for everyday challenges.

Her previous experience as a corporate Operations Manager has provided her with exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, which she brings seamlessly into family and educational settings. Dependable, creative, and collaborative, she creates safe, engaging environments where children feel supported, understood, and encouraged to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.