Meet Our Staff

Mduduzi Bhembe
Mduduzi Bhembe

Director

Montessori education is the right response to the issues faced by society. It is an education for peace. It is a high calling and that is why I believe it is worth dedicating my life to as an educator. Lilima Montessori high allows everyone to experience it and to express themselves most naturally.

Barbara Braun
Barbara Braun

Board Secretary

I think what we are doing at Lilima Montessori is unique and valuable and the school can be a model for education anywhere.

Nqaba Tsela
Nqaba Tsela

Department head - MYP 4-5

We all see the miracle of the child walking, we take no notice because it is a daily occurrence and yet later on we correct all their small peccadillos.

Mildred Fato
Mildred Fato

Department head - MYP 1-3

I appreciate the Montessori approach for its ability to cater to individual learning styles, allowing learners to develop at their own pace.

Bheki Nhleko
Bheki Nhleko

Music

If we are open minded we learn from each other, if we narrow our perspective we limit everyone's learning.

Nhlanhla Simelane
Nhlanhla Simelane

Dance and Physical health education

All children know the way, as Montessorians it is our duty to trust them, to open their eyes so that they can lead us to their path.

Julie Hertslet
Julie Hertslet

Visual art and Design

I like the view. The school makes me happy because it's the best view in town... and the most spacious classroom in the country!

Virginia da conceicao
Virginia da conceicao

French and Portuguese

Come and learn other languages at Lilima Montessori and bring your favorite games.

Tsakasile Dlamini
Tsakasile Dlamini

Administration

I love the Montessori Method of teaching because it cultivates confidence in the students. It is an empowering learning environment and I believe it produces well rounded and grounded future adults.

Coach D
Coach D

Basketball

Ximena Vera
Ximena Vera

Specialist psychologist and counsellor

Tina Ho
Tina Ho

Reports

Judy Armstrong
Judy Armstrong

Accounts

Jimson Simelane
Jimson Simelane

Logistics and maintenance

Nonduduzo Kunene
Nonduduzo Kunene

Boarding house mother