Passionate professionals dedicated to helping every learner grow, learn, and succeed.
Our educators are at the heart of the learning experience at Marietjie School. Through patience, expertise, and dedication, they create opportunities for learners to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Why We Teach
Every educator has a unique story and a personal reason for choosing special educational needs education. Together, these stories reflect the passion and commitment that shape our school community.
School Management Team
Principal
Mrs. Santè Barnard
deputy Principal
Mrs. Chantel van der Westhuizen
deputy Principal
Mrs. Nadia van der Merwe
Departmental Head -
PID Phase
Mrs. Mariska Delport
Departmental Head -
Intermediate Phase, Life Skills
Mrs. Nadine van der Vyver
Departmental Head
Mr. Jan-Louw Delport
Departmental Head -
Autistic Phase, Mathematics
Mrs. Liani Green
Acting Departmental Head -
Senior Phase, Vocational skills
Mrs. Aldi Nel
Acting Departmenal Head -
Pre & Primary Phase, English
Mrs. Nalichia Roberts
Administrative Office
Secretary
Mrs. Petro Steyn
Secretary
Mrs. Annatjie Pretorius
Financial office
Mrs. Sylvia Bell
therapists
Counsellor
Mrs. Nakita Dhansuar
Speech Therapist
Mrs. Melissa Taylor
Occupational Therapist
Mrs. Magriet Bekker
Occupational Therapist
Mrs. Leani Swart
Music
Music
Mr. Tjaart Schutte
Profound phase
pid 1
Mrs. Mariska Delport
Mrs. Mthombeni Paulinah
pid 2
Mrs. Nicola Steyn
Mrs. Zandile Maseko
pid 3
autistic
Mrs. Jana van der Merwe
Mrs. Sanele Mncube
pid 4
autistic
Mrs. Mariska Delport
Mrs. Sonto Zulu
pid 5
autistic
Mrs. Liani Green
Mrs. Nhlanhla Fakude
pid 6
Mrs. Sonto Zulu
Mrs. Sonto Zulu
pid 7
Mrs. Liza Schoonhoven-Parker
Mrs. Thabi Mahamotse
pid 8
Mrs. Joleen Van Vuuren
Mrs. Maria Masilela
pid 9
Miss Selene Heese
Mrs. Johannah Jinga
pid 10
Mrs. Nalichia Roberts
Mrs. Thandi Xaba
pre-primary phase
pp 1
autistic
Mrs. Alma Becker
Mrs. Betty Shabalala
pp 2
Mrs. Amanda Lansdell
Mrs. Betty Shabalala
primary phase
P1
autistic
Miss Johanè Senekal
Mrs. Mpume Shongwe
p2
Mrs. Talita Veljkovic
Mrs. Evelina Radebe
p3
Mrs. Ane Van Tonder
Mr. Percy Madonsela
intermediate phase
i1
deaf class
Mrs. Chantel Meintjies
Miss Esther Mhlanga
i2
autistic
Mrs. Elmarie Mostert
Miss Tebogo Vilakazi
i3
Mrs. Sonè Sykes
Mrs. Maria Tladi
i4
Mrs. Kelly Landman
Mrs. Promise Sibeko
i5
Mrs. Betsie Schoeman
Mrs. Bella Sibeko
i6
Mrs. Nadine van de Vyver
Mrs. Joyce Maseko
i7
Mrs. Janette Grobler
Miss Portia Mahamotse
i8
Mrs. Natasja Mienie
Mrs. Zinzi Sidlayi
senior phase
s1
consumer studies: food production
Mrs. Aldi Nel
Mrs. Precious Mashinini
s2
consumer studies: needlework
Mrs. Ursula Byleveldt
Mrs. Minky Mkhwanazi
s3
arts & crafts
Mrs. Rika Mullineux
Mr. Cyril Khumalo
s4 agricultural
studies
Mr. Jan-Louw Delport
Mr. Bongani Mahlangu
s5 agricultural
studies
Mrs. Gerda van den Heever
Mr. Kleinjan Radebe
s6
english home language
Mrs. Elsa-Marie Ferreira
Mrs. Rose Ndaba
s7
mathematics
Mrs. Chantel van der Westhuizen
