Our Staff

Michiel Coetzee

Michiel Coetzee is the Academic Head and Principal of Keurbosch International School.

Michiel has ensured that the quality of teaching improved drastically under his supervision, which resulted in our students acquiring outstanding international results.

He has an insatiable passion for education, especially to equip students with Academic, Social, and Work Skills, thus ensuring that they are successful in life. Adult life can be daunting and requires a positive attitude, perseverance, multi-disciplinary skill sets, high-quality work ethics, smart and analytical thinking, and grit.

Michiel cares deeply for his students and will leave no stone untouched to ensure that his students get the best opportunities and guidance possible.

He believes that his students need to be smart and that they need to go the extra mile to stand out in a very competitive world.

 

Michiel is a Master Lecturer in Teaching and Study Methods as well as Memory Retention and believes students should understand their work fully, be able to save it to their existing schemata, be able to retrieve it when prompted and have the ability to apply it. This brings long-term success.

Michiel has no tolerance for laziness and procrastination. He underwrites a balanced life of enough sleep, healthy eating, exercise, and positive interaction with others.

Michiel’s motto is Positive Education and Excellence.  He teaches Computer Science, Information Technology, History, and Afrikaans.  His students have obtained some of the top International Results in some of these subjects and he grooms his students to obtain Excellent Academic results. He understands the value of high-standard work ethics and top scores, it unlocks major opportunities for the youth. He further understands that not all students are academic achievers but believes that each person must reach their full potential. He is a qualified Brain Profile Practitioner who understands Whole Brain Teaching and the fact that all people are different and have different strengths and qualities.

Michiel has, despite his other qualifications, recently completed his Bachelor’s in Education. He is a lifelong learner who constantly studies at university level.

Michiel has been married to Suzette for over 30 years and has 2 daughters and a granddaughter.

 

 

Hutton Robertse (nee Heyns)

Hutton is an outstanding teacher with three degrees.

Hutton has a B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) in Human Genetics, a Med Hons in Molecular Genetics as well as an M.Sc. (Master’s Degree) in Biotechnology.

Hutton teaches Mathematics at an extended level.  She engages with her students and is loved by them. She is a very skilled and qualified teacher who always ensures that her work is of the highest standard.

Keurbosch students are extremely privileged to have a teacher of her caliber.

 

 

 

 

KIM CAMPBELL

PROFILE

Kim is an Early Years specialist with over 25 years experience in
teaching and leadership. Teaching in the Early Years is inspiring
as it allows you to be creative and nurturing and to share the
great wonder of learning with inquisitive, curious little minds.
Her experience as a principal reflects her compassionate,
determined, visionary, and innovative nature.

Kim respects each child as a unique individual.

Keurbosch is motivated by setting boundaries and giving
guidance with encouragement and the freedom for the child to
explore, be curious, questioning, and self-motivated in a fun,
safe, loving, and transdisciplinary environment.

Kim is a Bachelor of Education in the Foundation Phase graduate.

 

Zandile (NTOMBIZANDILE MATIKINCA

Zandile is a young, vibrant, and dynamic graduate, with 3 degrees, at the age of 26.

She did her MPhil in Demography (Master’s Degree), a BSc (Hons) (Honours Degree) in Population Studies (Cum Laude), and a BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology. Some of her majors and electives included Life Sciences, Statistics, Chemistry, and Environmental and Water Sciences. She previously worked as an educator, an educator’s assistant, a tutor, a Research Assistant, and a Graduate Intern. She is highly dedicated and self-motivated and possesses strong leadership skills with extensive knowledge and understanding of the syllabi at hand.

 

She was appointed at Keurbosch to head the science faculty and to ensure that this department follows the example of the other disciplines at Keurbosch which achieved outstanding international results. Best practices and study methods are supported by the academic head of the school in this department to guarantee academic excellence.

Some more about Zandile…

Life Sciences Tutor
University of the Western Cape (UWC) – Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
• Facilitated individual and group tutorial sessions to promote a deeper understanding of the course material.
• Supervised and assisted with tutorials and assignments.

Statistics Tutor
University of the Western Cape (UWC) – Department of Statistics and Population Studies
• Facilitated individual and group tutorial sessions to promote a deeper understanding of the course material.
• Supervised and assisted with tutorials and assignments.
• Assessed and gave feedback on tutorials.
• Performed administrative duties as required by the department.

Research Assistant
University of the Western Cape (UWC) – Department of Statistics and Population Studies
• Literature reviewing.
• Data analysis.

Graduate Intern
Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) – Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
• Collected, captured, and analyzed qualitative and quantitative evidence from other Programmes within the department.
• Visualized and compiled quarterly performance reports on the findings.
• Performed administrative and clerical duties.

Teacher/Facilitator
• Teacher and facilitator.

Zandile has a teachable spirit herself and Keurbosch students are very privileged to have a teacher/facilitator who can share best practices and proven methods with them to achieve well in the natural sciences.

 

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Jason Oberholster

Jason is a highly skilled and competent teacher and facilitator. He has been with the Knysna Education group for the last 7 years and is an advanced English teacher, trainer, and facilitator.

Jason has experience in training adult teachers for overseas markets and is loved by all. He is a highly competent and dedicated teacher who is emotionally sensitive and intelligent. His expertise in English is a great asset to Keurbosch.

Jason is fully skilled in invitational and whole-brain teaching and students are intensely engaged in his classes. Jason heads the English division of Keurbosch International School.

 

 

Abraham

 

Abraham is a dedicated and popular social science teacher. He is from Ghana where he grew up with high academic standards, work ethics, and diligence.

He has a way to keep the students engaged during classes as he possesses a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Students enjoy his energetic classes and the way he breaks open difficult concepts in a simple way.

His gentle demeanor and subject knowledge ensure that all his students want to attend and interact in his classes.

Abraham teaches Environmental Management, Geography, and Business.

 

Suzette Coetzee

Suzette heads the administration and school management portfolio at Keurbosch from January 2023.

She has a Baccalaureus Procurationis degree (including 2 years of Psychology) as well as a Post Graduate  Conveyancer qualification. She is a qualified NBI Whole-Brain Practitioner with a passion for people and their well-being.

Suzette has acquired skills in management and administration during her professional and business career.

She has vast teaching experience as she has taught more than 1 500 adult TEFL trainees over the last 7 years who are teaching all over the world. This includes Whole-brain teaching, Life Coaching, Educational Psychology, and Leadership training.

Suzette has been married to Michiel for over 30 years and enjoys her 2 adult daughters and grandchild.  Some of her other interests are Life Coaching, Psychology, Reading, Painting (Art and Design), Outdoors (Hiking and camping), Music, Travelling, and studying.