HORIZONS TERM 1 2018 FINAL1

New staff
Agnes Jooste
I come from a small mining town, Stilfontein, in the
North West, but Johannesburg has been my home for
more than half my life. I live with my partner, Jamie, and
value quality time spent with our friends and family. I
am currently completing my Masters degree in Educational
Psychology at TUKS and my hobby is deejaying.
My two greatest passions in life are music and working
with children.
I have always loved English, which was my specialisation.
At Cedarwood College I was asked to teach Mathematics,
and despite my initial objections, I am grateful
for this fortuitous experience because after hours of
Khan Academy and YouTube tutorials, I came to realise
that Maths can be fun! Teaching a subject I had previously
found challenging also taught me the importance
of humility, patience and preparation.
My wish is to inspire the students I teach to discover
their potential and purpose. I value diversity and every
child comes with unique experiences, expectations,
talents and needs. I am curious about the world and
love learning new things - luckily teaching allows me to
think, learn and grow every day. Being able to impact
the lives of students is a privilege and responsibility
that I greatly appreciate and it’s an honour for me to
join the collaborative Lighthouse team where learning
is taken seriously, but made fun.
Claire Lord
Returning from a break in career, travelling the world, I
was pleased to join The Ridge family in January, excited
to meet the boys who would be in my care.
I have joined the Lighthouse team as a remedial specialist.
My interest in Learning Support started in my
student days when I volunteered at schools and I saw
the need for children who required a more individual
approach. I hope to instil a love of learning, coupled
with boosting the confidence of the students I come
into contact with on a daily basis.
On a personal note, I am a keen adventurer, always up
for a weekend away hiking, scuba diving, rock climbing,
mountain biking or simply absorbing the wonderful
weather in this city, while sampling the many culinary
delights Johannesburg has to offer.
I look forward to my journey as part of The Ridge family
in the coming years and I am excited to grow and
learn alongside the boys I teach!
The Ridge School 6 Horizons