At RAL Academy, our teaching 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 teachers 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.

Meet Our School Board

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Ingrid Du Plooy

Founder and Director

“Together we shine in our unique brilliance, each of us destined to
contribute something special to the world.”

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Aidan Carstens

Accounts manager

“Strive for progress.”

Amelia Lowe

Amelia Lowe

Junior Phase head

“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.”

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Susan Williams

Senior Phase Head

“We dont do easy. We make easy happen through hard work and
learning.”

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Bronwyn Stassen

Teaching Assistant

The only way to do great work, is to love what you do.

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Kara le Roux

Teacher

Bevraagteken alles! Question everything!

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Teacher

Small steps every day = big success.

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Rehon Marais

Teacher

Aim for continuous improvement, not absolute perfection.

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Teaching Intern and Assistant

Success is earned, not given.

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Teacher

“Believe in learners, and they will believe in themselves.

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Teaching Intern and Assistant

Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.

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Kelsey Botha

Teacher

Progress, not perfection.”

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Teacher

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”

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Teacher

“We learn with courage, grow with confidence, and succeed with purpose.”

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