Our Learning Centre’s Board
At RAL Academy, our team is more than just experienced; they’re deeply committed to the growth of every learner.
United by a love of learning and a belief in each child’s potential, our tutors bring a wealth of knowledge from both traditional and alternative education spaces.
From special needs specialists to subject-specific mentors, every educator plays a vital role in nurturing confident, capable, and compassionate students. With warmth, creativity, and vision, our team creates learning spaces where students are truly seen and supported as they Rise Above Limits.
Ingrid Du Plooy
Founder and Director
“Together we shine in our unique brilliance, each of us destined to
contribute something special to the world.”
Aidan Carstens
Accounts manager
“Strive for progress.”
Jordan Willett
Operations Manager
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited.”
Susan Williams
Senior Phase Head
“We dont do easy. We make easy happen through hard work and
learning.”
Amelia Lowe
Junior Phase head
“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.”
Yolandi Pieterse
Tutor
“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”
Sunelle van Eyssen
Tutor
“Small steps every day = big success.”
Rehon Marais
Tutor
“Aim for continuous improvement, not absolute perfection.”
Bronwyn Stassen
Assistant Tutor
“The only way to do great work, is to love what you do.”
Kristin Naude
Tutor
“Believe in learners, and they will believe in themselves.”
Kara le Roux
Tutor
“Bevraagteken alles! Question everything!”
Kelsey Botha
Tutor
“Progress, not perfection.”
Sydney Swart
Intern and Assistant Tutor
“Success is earned, not given.”
Julia Lowe
Intern and Assistant Tutor
“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”
