PRINCIPALS ACADEMY TRUST - Key Persons


ALAN CLARKE

Job Titles:
  • Education Specialist
Alan is a highly respected education specialist who has enormous experience in education policy and school management practices. He was a founder member of the South African Principals' Association (SAPA) and served as General Secretary for the association for a number of years. He has written two books, The Handbook of School Management (2007) and The Handbook for School Governors (2009). He founded School Management & Leadership, a journal which aimed to support the professional needs of principals and others who occupy leadership positions in South African schools. His analytical mind and in-depth knowledge of South African schooling systems plays not only a vital role in coaching and mentoring, but also evaluation, interventions and workshops.

Anita Bath

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Bonita Engelbrecht

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

BRUCE PROBYN

Job Titles:
  • TRUSTEE
Qualifications: University of Cape Town - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Teachers Diploma, Bachelor of Education

Catherine Meier

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Dorothy Raine

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Heather Bailey

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Janet Venter

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

JEANETTE CLARK

Jeanette manages matters related to Governance as a consultant for PAT.

Jenny van Velden

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

JOANNE HAW

Joanne is responsible for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, as well as being part of the stakeholder management team.

Julene Philander

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Julie Womack

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Kath Eve

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

KEITH RICHARDSON

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER and MENTOR
Keith has wanted to be a teacher ever since his days at Bishops Prep School. While he acknowledges the importance of academic results, he maintains that these are of little use unless learners are given the opportunities to develop as human beings as well. During his seventeen year tenure as a principal, he has stressed the importance of relationships in building up a school community - with educators, parents and learners all fulfilling their respective roles. He also acknowledges the importance for South African society for schools to produce leaders who will one day strive to make a difference in whatever sphere of life they choose to involve themselves.

LINDA ROODMAN

Linda is your first point of call when contacting our offices. She ensures the smooth running of the office, fulfils an administration role and makes sure that all our programmes and communication remain on track.

Margaret Probyn

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Marilyn Jacobs

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Melinda van der Molen

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Meryl Fourie

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Myles Bing

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Nina Vosloo

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Pat McKenzie

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Paul Cassar

Job Titles:
  • Coach
Paul was a founder member and executive member of the SA Girls Schools Association and the African Schools Coach in Microsoft's Global Partners in Learning Initiative.

Reinette Bing

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

René Sinclair

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Shona Breytenbach

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Tessa Fairbairn

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member

Tracey Micklethwaite

Job Titles:
  • TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAMME STAFF Member