Qualified Teachers

Meet our Team of Highly Skilled Teachers, who are passionate about creating a love for learning and a home away from home.

Lisa

Lisa Gersowsky

Head Teacher

Lisa opened Mouse House in July 2008. She holds a Montessori Certificate and has attended special needs training.

"Every child is unique and special, they have their own learning style and pace. They are all capable of learning and succeeding if they have someone who believes in them."

Roxanne Lee Kotze

Roxanne Mercer

Teacher

Roxanne joined the Mouse House team in January 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree in (Foundation Phase teaching) from Unisa.

"Teaching is a passion and I’m so thankful that I get to share in it. Teaching little ones has been the most rewarding adventure I could ever have embarked on."

Linda

Linda Lofani

Assistant teacher

Linda joined us in April 2018. She works for one of our Mouse House families in the afternoon and with us in the morning.

“Teaching is my passion, I enjoy helping to build the future and educate little ones with love and a warm heart.”

Ferhana

Ferhana Chilwan

Administrator

Ferhana joined the Mouse House team in 2019. She has previously run and owned a children’s party décor business while raising her own two girls.

Bianca

Bianca Duckitt

Head teacher

Bianca opened Mouse House on Salisbury in January 2013. She holds a National Diploma in Early Childhood Development level 6.

“Treat every child as if they were the most amazing being on earth, because who you tell children they are, is exactly who they become.”

Sinead Chaperon

Sinead Chaperon

Teacher

Sinead joined the Mouse House family in July 2021. She holds a BA degree in General Psychology and Dramatic Arts from Rhodes, as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. She is a qualified Foundation Phase teacher with special needs training.

“Every child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times.”

Pheona

Pheona Samuneti

Assistant Teacher

Pheona was a nanny to one of our Mouse House families for their two children before she came to Mouse House in April 2018.

“All kids need is a little help, a little hope and someone who believes in them”

Pharon

Pharon Neiman

Teacher

Pharon joined Mouse House in January 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Education (Early childhood development: Foundation Phase) from Unisa

“It is so important for me to get to know children as individuals, and to help them reach their unique potential. Facilitating the development of a happy child is what I am passionate about.”

Ashleigh Grove

Ashleigh Grove

Teacher

Ashleigh joined the Mouse House family in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Education and has been teaching kindergarten for the past 4 years.

“I am passionate about facilitating learning, growth and development in young children but mostly importantly - ensuring they have lots of fun in the classroom!”

Deliwe

Vuyokazi Somthunzi

Assistant Teacher

“I love working with children and seeing their smiling, happy faces makes me happy as well!”

Sue

Sue Geben

Sue joined Mouse House in 2009 as an extramural teacher. She has been a Kindermusik educator for over 20 years. Sue is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist and cellist.

“Every child is musical. It is my aim to ignite the musical sparks that will lead to an ongoing appreciation of music.

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