Mark Muller

Shafee Willenberg has spent 22 years teaching science and mathematics. Highlights of your teaching career? These were during the years of the struggle against apartheid when teachers, parents and learners showed a willingness to make major sacrifices – there was an enthusiasm from many learners even under extremely difficult circumstances. While there were many sad […]

Annette du Toit has taught Afrikaans and music for 21 years. How did you get into teaching? At school I dreamed of becoming a teacher as I idealised a teacher’s role in school life. The dynamics of teaching a group fascinated me. My father was a teacher who also inspired me. Teaching highlights? For me […]

Yolisa Mathe has taught maths and physical science for 17 years. How did you get into teaching? My teacher mother motivated me and there was also a need for science teachers. Teaching highlights? Highlights include influencing a curriculum change in the school and being promoted to head of department within two years of teaching. It […]

Andrew Putter has spent a decade teaching design and art. How did you get into teaching? I hated school – being treated like a clone, being force-fed ‘knowledge”. I wanted to help change that, and provide some children with the affirmation and space that they need to grow. Our art teacher in high school was […]

Shunbagavellie Chetty has taught accounting and economics for 22 years. How did you get into teaching? My spouse was an educator and we spent a lot of time in the company of his colleagues. The job satisfaction they seemed to enjoy attracted me. My elder brother and sister are also in the profession. Highlights of […]

Duke Ngcukana has been a maths and physical science teacher for 30 years. How did you get into teaching? I tutored learners who had problems with maths and science while I was still at university. Any challenges in teaching? The pressure is on the educators to teach and little pressure is put on the students […]