Meet the Carlswald Team

Megan Blair

Megan Blair

Owner and founder of EarlyBird Educare

Birthday: 30 August 

Qualifications: Former teacher and Fulbright scholarship recipient, Meg holds a Masters of Public Policy in Education Policy and draws on her experience from both the practical and academic side of the education aisle as she works with the Earlybird team to build a network of affordable, high-quality preschools across South Africa.

Hobbies and interests: Reading and birding 

Shell Dos Santos

Shell Dos Santos

Director of Teacher Training

Birthday:  25 March

Qualifications: B.Ed Foundation Phase, Higher Certificate in ECD

Hobbies and interests: I love music, socialising, spending time on the side of the rugby field when my boys are playing.

Laurel Morkel

Laurel Morkel

Principal and Orange Group Teacher

Birthday: 17 June

Qualifications: NQF  5

I have been in Education for 20 years. I love what I do and I am passionate about the development and education of little bodies and minds.

Hobbies and interests: Reading, sewing and quality time with my family

Catherine Mashapa

Catherine Mashapa

Blue Group Teacher

Birthday: 9 January

Qualifications: NQF Level 5

I am organised and hard working. I am very friendly and always happy. I
am very passionate about my “children” and I love what I do.

Hobbies and interests: Singing, dancing and playing Netball.

Eleanor Msimango

Eleanor Msimango

Green Group Teacher

Birthday: 13 September

Qualifications: NQF 4

I have been in the ECD sector for 22 years. I am very passionate about my work and I love children. I love challenges and learning new skills.

Hobbies and interests: Singing, dancing, reading and watching TV.

Frances Hatting

Frances Hatting

Red Group Teacher

Birthday: 13 December

Qualification: Professional Photography and currently studying

I have a passion for teaching and helping children reach their full
potential. I am kind, loving and nurturing.

Hobbies and interests: Photography, reading, hiking and home decor

Luh Mwandla

Luh Mwandla

Yellow Group Teacher

Birthday: 6 April

Qualifications: Currently studying

I am hardworking, self-motivated and driven. I am devoted to and very
passionate about my “children”.

Hobbies and interests: Meeting new people and getting to know about their lives.

Thembi Sadza

Thembi Sadza

Green Group Teacher

Birthday: 20 April

Qualifications: NQF 4

I have been in the ECD sector for 8 years. I am very passionate about
teaching and I provide endless love for the little ones.

Hobbies and interests: Reading children’s books, watching movies and playing
Tennis.

Tebogo Sibudi

Tebogo Sibudi

Custodian

Birthday: 1 February

Qualifications: BAA (Basic Ambulance Assistant)

I have been working in the Hospitality industry for over 10 years.
I love what I do and am always happy.

Hobbies and interests: Baking and cooking