We are delighted to introduce the wonderful educators who will lead our early years classrooms in 2026

November 19, 2025

Shireen Ievers – Preschool Teacher (Grades 0000 – Gr 00)
Shireen holds a National Diploma in Early Childhood Development and is Montessori trained, with over a decade of experience guiding young children. Her approach is deeply nurturing and child-centred She describes teaching as her life-long passion, finding joy in each “aha!” moment as children discover and grow. As one of her former colleagues, Claudia Pienaar (now Executive Head of Skye College, a ThriveEd School), noted: “She’s mature, down-to-earth, and one of the best I’ve worked with – barefoot on the floor with the kids, and born to teach.”

Nosi Krwaxa – Preschool Assistant
Nosi joins us from Broadacres Academy, another ThriveEd school, where she worked in the aftercare setting. She is known for her warmth, patience, and positivity, and comes highly recommended by her former manager, who describes her as “always positive,” “lovely with children,” “great at encouraging them to do difficult things,” and “fun”.  Nosi’s combination of loving discipline and joyful energy makes her a natural with children. She builds strong relationships, communicates openly with parents, and helps children grow in confidence through kindness, laughter, and care.

Michaela Gonçalves – Grade 0 Teacher
Michaela holds a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching and brings six years of experience teaching preschool and Grade 0 classes.  Her former principal described her beautifully: “In my opinion, you will not find a better teacher other than Michaela. All the students in her class absolutely adore her, and she relates very well with all of them.”  Michaela is known for her professionalism, warmth, and deep commitment to each child’s growth, creating classrooms that are joyful, structured, and filled with care.

We’re confident that with this dedicated team and our Montessori-inspired foundation, St Luke’s Preschool will be a place where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow, academically, socially, and spiritually.