Uplands College: About the College

Last updated: 07-Nov-2008


	Austin Clarke - B.Comm. H.Dip.Ed. Teacher, Bursar, Headmaster and Software Developer Married with four children, two at Uplands, one at UCT and one an Engineer. Interests: computers, DIY & squash.
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	George van Rensburg - B.A., HDE, B.Ed, M.Phil (HRM) Deputy Headmaster; Head of Discipline; Logistics & other administrative functions. Rugby & Cricket coach Taught Afrikaans since 1993, Economics and BE. Single (two dogs – Frikkie & Sussie). Interests: watching lost of sport, reading, "work".
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	Riana Adams - B.Sc. Maths Literacy teacher Married with 3 sons, Cameron (Cape Town University), Jonathan and Jared (both at Uplands Preparatory. Other School Activities: Mums-in-touch Prayer Group, 2nd team Open Girls Hockey, 1st team Girls Cricket. Sports: Cycling, Hiking, Swimming. Interests: Music, Reading, Indigenous gardening.
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	David Bennett - B.Sc., HDE (UCT) HOD Physical Science; HOD Academics; Maths; Outreach Science; SCUBA; Photography; Volleyball Coach; Adventure Travel Bergvliet High (Cape Town), Sisekelo High (Swaziland). Unmarried. Interests: diving, adventure travel, photography, sailing & surfing badly.
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	Leigh du Plessis - BSc. Hons (Biomolecular Technology), BEd. Hons (Inclusive Education) Maths, Natural Science teacher. Boarding Mistress in Bishop House Taught at Kings College in the UK. Interests: Canoeing and outdoor activities.
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	Sean Carlisle - HED HMS (RAU) History & HSS teacher; Boarding Master: College House; 1st team Cricket coach; 1st team Girls’ Hockey coach; Exchange Program Coordinator Roosevelt High, Uplands Prep & Woodbridge (UK). Wife Kerry, daughters Hannah & Megan. Interests: golf & wildlife.
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	Johanna Cerisier - HDE (Physical Science) Physical Science & Mathematics teacher; Head of College Boarding House; Dance Committee Coordinator; Science Outreach Teaching at Suncrest High School, Kings Norton Boys’ School in Birmingham UK. Single.
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	Heidi Cordeiro - B.Sc., HDE Maths & Life Orientation teacher; Teacher in charge of Netball & Netball Coach; Gr 12 Coordinator Three children. Interests: golf & horse riding.
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	Nickey Elphick - HDE Afrikaans/French part-time teacher; Toastmasters; Remedial lessons for seniors St Anne’s, Durban Convent, Amanzimtoti High, Collegiate. Two daughters. Interests: travel, reading & needle work.
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	Dave Ernstzen - B.Phys.ed. Geography teacher; Co-curricular coordinator; Rugby, Swimming & Cricket coach; Mentor Liaison, Head of Bishop Boys Boarding House Rooseveldt High School (7 yrs), presently sixth year at Uplands College. Married to Ashleigh, sons Andrew & Matthew. Interests: squash, kayaking & anything outdoors!
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	Johanita Esterhuyse - HDE (Durban College of Education) Accounting & Economic Management Science teacher; Gr 10 Grade Coordinator; Netball coach; athletics, cross country Eshowe High School, Ridge Park College (Durban), St Patricks College (Kokstad). Husband, Bobbie, and two children, Anel and Michael. Interests: outdoor excursions with family and reading.
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	Bridget Gibson - B.Soc.Sc., HDE HOD Life Orientation, HSS teacher; Career Guidance; Co-ordinates all Community Service and Interact; in charge of Mentors Teacher Training and Career Information Centre in SA, Swaziland and Mozambique. Husband Peter, Daughter Caitlin, Son Jonathan. Interests: birding, travelling, hiking, outdoors and golf.
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	Sandra van Niekerk - M.Ed. (Programme Development and Evaluation); B.Ed. (Educational Management); B.Sc. (Ed) & FDE (Computer Science) Maths Literacy teacher; Uplands College/ Investec Outreach Programme Facilitator Spouse Jaap; son Walther & daughter Ellene. Interests: art movies, magazines, poetry, cycling & hiking.
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	Nicole Combrink - B.Prim.Ed., B.Ed., M.Ed. (Rhodes) English teacher; Head of Culture, Drama & Debating Four years at primary school level; Parktown High School for Girls. Interests: theatre, film, reading & cooking.
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	Petra Jerling - B.Mus.Ed. Music, Afrikaans, Arts & Culture teacher; Choirs, Marimba Band, Major Production, Eisteddfod; Boarder Mistress - College House Government Schools in KwaZulu/Natal, Eastern Cape & Mpumalanga. Daughter Willemien& son Jan. Interests: calligraphy, photography, reading & hiking.
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	John Kerchhoff - B.Com., HED HOD Commerce & Computers; Computer Studies, Computer Literacy and Information Technology Teacher; Boarding Master Founders House; Hockey & Swimming coach Frans du Toit (Phalaborwa). Single. Interests: road running, SCUBA & hiking.
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	Terence Mitchell - B.Soc Sc.; B.A.; HDE; Dip.Theology, BTL (Hons) School Chaplain; Divinity & LO teacher; Outreach, Cricket & Rugby coach St Alban’s College, St Joseph's College & Minister in the Methodist Church (Johannesburg, Grahamstown & Ireland). Wife Julia, daughters Sarah & Tessa. Interests: camping, hiking, sport, arts & travelling.
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	Ivy Mpangane - B.A. (UNISA), B.Ed. (UNISA), Dip. Guidance & Counseling, STD, Certificate Human Resource Management (UNISA) Zulu teacher; Outreach Coordinator Thirteen years at Masitakhe High. Husband Douglas; daughter Noxolo; sons Thapelo & Sihle. Interests: travel, reading, sports & outdoor activities.
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	Sindi Edith Nkosi - B.paed Zulu teacher at Prep & College Twelve years’ teaching English and Zulu at Government schools in Pretoria/Tswane and Mpumalanga, Husband Sinky, son Muzi and daughter Nonjabulo, both at the Uplands preparatory school. Interests: Reading ,Travelling and Interior decorating.
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	Carl O’Connell - B.Sc., HDE (Post Grad) HOD Mathematics; Add Maths teacher; Head of Bishop House; 2nd Team Rugby Coach; Athletics Coach, M.I.C. Soccer, Boarding assistant in Bishop Boy's Hostel Roosevelt High School, Jeppe High School for Boys, Lawson Brown High School. Older brother. younger sister. Interests: biking & visiting KNP.
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	Hilton Pellow-Jarman – B.Ed. (Hons), H.Dip Ed. (Johannesburg) Geography teacher; HOD Humanities; Head of Founders House & Head of Founders Boarding House; Boys’ Hockey & Athletics coach Dale College. Wife Terry, daughter Catherine, son Jonathan. Interests: mountain biking, running, canoeing.
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	Jan Albert Pienaar Maths & Life Orientation teacher; Head of Founders Boarding House; Head of Tennis & Tennis coach; Gr 9 Coordinator Three years Welkom Gimnasium, two years in London, six years at Grey College. Wife: Riana Pienaar. Children: Jan-Albert & Marië. Interests: travelling, camping, sport, world news.
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	Riana Pienaar - Bprim.Ed. Afrikaans teacher, extra Afrikaans; Boarding Staff College House; Boarding Mistress – Bishop Boarding House; Netball & Athletics coach Theunissen Hoërskool, Brandwag Primer, Odendaalsrus, London UK Inner city schools, Jim Fouche Hoërskool, Grey College Matron. Married with three children, boy& girl. Interests: running, reading, camping, needlework & motherhood.
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	Annelie Pretorius – M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) Counsellor Taught at preschool, primary school and high school level. Educational advisor for Mpumalanga Education Department. Robert (husband) & Anja (daughter, married), Robbie (son, works in Jhb). Interests: travelling, cycling, reading, cooking, interior decorating.
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	Erik Prinsloo - HED Head of Afrikaans, Afrikaans teacher Gr 10 – 12; Rugby, Master in charge Cricket, Athletics & Tennis coaching; Matric entries; ATKV Afrikaans Olimpiade, Gr 9 Coordinator Hoërskool Sybrand van Niekerk, Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool (Affies), Mount Edmund Christian Brothers College Pretoria. Wife: Louise, children, Tanya & Elouné. Interests: sport, reading & wildlife.
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	Derek Putter - B.A., Honns, MBA, HED Physical Education, Business Economics. Athletics (Middle distance, long distance, Discuss), Rugby, Outdoor Pursuits Taught at Bergvlam High school for two years and was in defence force for ten years before teaching. Married with one daughter. Like all activities outdoor but prefer scuba diving, mountain biking and running.
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	Jane Scannell - B.A., HDE (University of Natal) English teacher; Grade 12 Coordinator; Girls’ Hockey Co-ordinator & Coach; Girls’ Soccer Coach, Boarding Mistress – Bishop Boarding House Witbank High School. Daughter, Jessica. Interests: hockey, road running & horse riding.
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	Anita Schonauer - THED , FDE English teacher, teacher in charge of Drama Club, House Plays, Uplands Festival 1996–2000: was well known theatre personality in the Lowveld. Worked in the film industry in Johannesburg as casting director and co-ordinator. Interests: passion is Performing Arts.
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	Riegardt Smit - B.Soc.Sci. (Hons): Psychology, Post Graduate Education Certificate CAT, Computer Literacy & Life Orientation Teacher. Swimming, Hockey coach; Teacher in Charge of Outdoor Pursuits. Gr8 Co-ordinator, Boarder Master in Founders Boarding Married to Corinne. Interests: SCUBA, nature photography, paint ball, extreme sports & hiking.
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	Lucinda Suckling - BFA (Hons) Rhodes, HDE Unisa Art teacher Grade 8 -12; Afternoon Art Support; Art Exhibitions; Backdrops for productions; Annual Matric trip; Gr 9 GET Arts and Culture Coordinator Grove Primary, Cape Town; American International School of Johannesburg; Diocesan College, Cape Town; Mmabatho High, North West; Mananga College, Swaziland. Son Andrew. Interests: galleries, performing arts, music, walking, sea & beach, pugs.
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	Llewellyn Taylor - B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. cum laude, Ph.D., PrSciNat HOD Life Sciences; Cricket & Hockey coach; Lay Minister; Expo Coordinator University professor & teaching for 13 years. Wife Elaine, adult daughters Saskia & Andrea, son Christian, Grandfather to Devon.
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	Susara van Velden - B.Mus., HED Music, Arts & Culture teacher; Orchestra, Chapel & choir accompanist; afternoon music Four years primary school music, 13 years secondary music, private lessons on piano, flute, recorder, organ, guitar & theory. Husband Enslin, three children: Wouter, Elsa & Stefanie. Interests: family events & outings, especially the Kruger Park, golf & tennis.
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	Sharon van Reenen - HDE Head of English; Head of College House; Hockey coach; School Newspaper coordinator; Outreach; School Magazine Hillview High School, Inkamana Secondary School & Lowveld High School. Husband, Michael (self-employed Civil Engineer), daughter Rachael, son Vaughn. Interests: birdwatching, wildlife, travelling, SCUBA & hockey.
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	Annelize Verster - HOD (Gen) IV Business Economics & Business Studies teacher; Cansa debutantes, Eisteddfod, Major Production, Founders Day Organiser, Honours Day organiser, Gr 10 coordinator Twenty years’ experience in different schools. Husband, Danie; sons, Jacques studying Architecture, Marcel studying Quantity Surveying, Celliers a pupil at Uplands College. Interests: holidaying, gardening, scrapbooking, reading, socialising.
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	Zanne Viljoen – B.A. (Hons), HDE Head of Faculty: Languages; French teacher; Swimming & Hockey coach; Mentor liaison; Librarian; Editor of School Magazine (The Uplander); Compiler of Diary Kingfisher School (Phalaborwa); Frans du Toit (Phalaborwa); Hoxane Training College (Hazyview). Husband, Petri; two daughters, Shanine at Uplands and Carina at University of Pretoria. Interests: SCUBA, wildlife, camping, reading & art movies.
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	Kiara Visser - B.Ed (FET) & Psychology III Life Orientation, English & Natural Science teacher. Athletics, Netball, Counselor, Community Service Willowridge High School. Internships at Afrikaans Hoer Seunskool & Pretoria Girls High. Husband Oane (Technology Teacher). Interests: reading, dancing, outdoor activities, watching movies.
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	Oane Visser - B.Ed (FET); Specialisation Botany, Zoology, Design & Technology Technology, Engineering & Graphic Design. Rugby, Cricket & Athletics coach Willowridge High School. Wife Kiara (Life Orientation teacher). Interests: rugby, gym, outdoors, extreme sports.
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	David Walker - Ph.D. Life Science, Natural Science & Science teacher. Head of Boarding & Housemaster in College Boarding House. Hockey & Cricket coach Woodbridge School, UK. Wife Joan; two daughters, Sarah & Beth at Uplands College. Interests: Sailing & golf.
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	Sandra Williamson - M.Sc. (Botany) Life Sciences, Natural Science & Maths teacher; Netball coach Nelspruit Private College and Mpumalanga Parks Board. Married to John with two children, Alexander and Christine. Interests: tap & modern dance.
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Uplands College, Private Bag X9909, White River 1240, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)13 751 3141 | Fax: +27 (0)13 751 3850 | Email: college@uplandscollege.org