Meet The Team

With over 20 years of experience in the Cambridge IGCSE and AS & A Level curricula, Marc has been leading Peak Academy in the best practices of delivering this world recognised curriculum. Marc has two passions: Helping teenagers realise their potential through the power of strong relationships, and empowering those around him.

Apart from being one of Peak Academy's co-founders, Michelle is the go-to person when it comes to all things finance at Peak.

Anelisa is our resident Mathematics and Physics teacher. With her background in the quantity surveying industry, she brings a wealth of real-world knowledge to the classroom, all the while scaffolding our students from the foundation upwards.

From the French Revolution to volumes of revolution, Karen is your teacher for AS History and AS Mathematics. Karen brings both these subjects alive, through content rich classes and in-depth explanations.

Fine Arts is the game and Nicky is her name. Like Michael Angelo who saw an angel hidden with a block of marble, chiselling away to set it free, Nicky sees the talent that lies within each of her students and teaches them the skills to be artists.

Engineer turned teacher, and now principal of Peak Academy since 2023. Kevin has a passion for Mathematics and the Sciences, and he strives to help all students excel in STEM subjects.

Lizette is our intra-school liaison and administrator, and is typically the first person you hear when you give us a call. When you visit our main campus, please report to reception - Lizette will be there ready to greet you!

Whether it be in our laboratory, or in the classroom, Carla developing a deeper understanding of Biology and Chemistry in our students. Carla teaches her students to be independent learners, teaching them skills now that will see them through their future tertiary education.

Creating the foundation for our English and History students in Grade 8 and 9, you will find Khrystyn in the class making these subjects come alive. Khyrstyn's focus for the Grade 8s and 9s is to foster a solid understanding of English, and preparing them for the higher levels.

Olivia is Peak's English language aficionado. She has a love for all things English, and a passion for instilling a strong understanding and command of English language in all of her classes.

If forging relationships with our feeder schools and other education organisations is the game, then Tammy is the name. Tammy is our Public Relations Officer - she helps us get in touch with you, and helps you to understand our way of doing school.

Trained in both Afrikaans and English teaching methodologies, Andrea builds up our students confidence in and understanding of Afrikaans. Classes focus on Reading, Writing and Listening skills.

If you love learning about the world around you, or about how to be considerate to the environment, Gaby's classes are for you. Over and above teaching, Gaby is our in-house student coordinator. Whether it be academic support or strategising when to write the Cambridge exams, Gaby is your go-to person.

Where Sciences and Earth Science meet pure teaching energy - Luke is creating budding scientists within our Grade 8 and 9 students. Luke's goal is simple: Make science fun, engaging and getting more students to pursue the sciences in IGCSE and beyond.

Paving the way for our students future in Mathematics stands Zelia. She is our grade 8 and 9 Mathematics and Art teacher, and Foundation Mathematics teacher. Zelia's approachable personality removes the barriers to learning Mathematics that so much students face.