MVA PRIMARY SCHOOL STAFF
Members of staff at Mountain View Academy, are a part of a TEAM.
Together Each one Achieves More

GAIL FOUCHE
Founder & Owner
Gail Fouche has been involved in education since 1980 where she obtained her Teachers’ Diploma. After teaching as a lecturer/’crit’ teacher at Barkly House Pre Primary Demonstration Schools for two years, she started her very long tenure at Edgemead Pre-Primary School. In 1993 she obtained her Special Needs qualifications. From 2003, her position as HOD at Kenridge Primary School, convinced Gail even more that our education system was failing many of our more vulnerable children. A lack of co-responsibility between the teacher and parent was an area of deep concern. So, whilst holding her position at Kenridge, Gail qualified as a field worker at the Parent Centre in Wynberg. In 2007 her own school, Mountain View Academy was established. In 2012 she founded Perpetua House – a unique vocation programme for those learners who are better suited to a skills curriculum for High School. As an NILD therapist, an ELS practitioner and a life – long learner, Gail continues to attend courses, conferences and has maintained an excellent record in the development of her professional skills. Now, reaching her more ‘senior’ years as a champion for the struggling learner, Gail has turned her focus into empowering adults to be the most effective parent that they possibly can be.
GAIL FOUCHE
Founder & Owner

VERONIQUE BOTHA
Principal and Grade 4 Teacher
Duties:
Grade 4-7 Social Sciences
Grade 4-7 Life Skills.
Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Personal:
I was born to be a teacher and I love every moment of teaching. I have a passion for dancing and I enjoy doing décor for parties.
VERONIQUE BOTHA
Principal

TAMLIN DE VINCENZA
Grade 1 Teacher and Foundation Phase HOD
Duties:
Grade 1-7 Art Teacher
Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Personal:
I am a movie enthusiast and love reading. I enjoy being creative and coming up with different ideas.
TAMLYN DA VINCENZO
Grade One & Two

GENEVIEVE CARSTENS
Grade 3 Teacher
Duties:
Grade 7 Technology Teacher
Grade 1 – 3 Physical Education
Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences & Social Services
Personal:
I love the outdoors and taking on new challenges.
GENEVIEVE CARSTENS
Grade Three

BRONWYN HIGGS
Grade 4 Teacher
Duties:
Grade 4-6 NST
Grade 7 Natural Sciences
Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Personal:
I absolutely love all things music, singing and drama, especially musical theatre shows.
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BRONWYN HIGGS
Grade Four

NATASHA BESTER
Grade 5 Teacher | Deputy Principal and Intermediate Phase HOD
Duties:
Grade 4 – 7 English Teacher
Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Personal:
I love books and the adventures that reading can take you on, and I enjoy sharing that passion with children so they can grow their own love for reading. My other hobbies are food and adventuring and discovering new places and flavours.
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NATASHA BESTER
Grade Five

SADÉ POTGIETER
Grade 6 Teacher
Duties:
Grade 4 – 7 Maths Teacher
Grade 4 – 7 P.T Teacher
Qualification:
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Personal:
The new teacher on the block. Animals are a divine gift from God, which puts them on top of my list. I thoroughly enjoy the outdoors, nature and sports. I love life. Happy person with a lot of laughter and energy.
SADÉ POTGIETER
Grade Six

JAYCEE VAN DER MERWE
Grade 7 Teacher
Duties:
Grade 4 – 7 Afrikaans Teacher
Grade 7 EMS Teacher
Qualification:
Sport Management Diploma and PGCE
Personal:
I am the only male on the staff and strive to be a good role model for our boys. I love sports. I coach rugby and softball. I like to be active and work out.
JAYCEE VAN DER MERWE
Grade Seven

Dina – Housekeeping
DINA MHLAHLO
Housekeeping
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