Paul is a professional educator with more than fifteen years experience in the sector. Following several years as a youth worker, Paul coordinated the Life Orientation programme for a large South African boys’ school. He subsequently worked in Korea for over seven years during which time he held both teaching and managerial responsibilities. Paul was the first South African hired by the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and in 2010, Paul was awarded the best native English teacher in Seoul. Paul managed the award winning OSCAR provider, Mission Kids for 5 years and helped establish Ormi Kids in 2015. Paul co-founded Silvereye Kids Limited in 2016 with the aim of providing customised, quality OSCAR approved providers to schools.
Geraldine, a qualified Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Primary School educator, holds over 15 years of teaching experience and is passionate about children and education. Geraldine worked in Korea for over seven years where she taught English at a private ECE Academy and later for a Private High School. Geraldine helped numerous students get accepted into prestigious Ivy League schools. She became a sought after lecturer for the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education helping foreigners adjust to living and working in Seoul. Geraldine’s leadership qualities in ECE were quickly recognised at Lollipops Highbrook, and she was promoted to Team Leader in 2013. Geraldine has been the life and backbone of Mission Kids, writing its curriculum and ensuring excellence since 2015. Geraldine co-founded Silvereye Kids Limited in 2016 with the aim of providing customised, quality OSCAR approved providers to schools.
We are privileged to have Mellainey join our team as manager for Ormi Kids. Mellainey has enjoyed working overseas with children as well as within the OSCAR sector in Hamilton and Auckland. She has already demonstrated great organisational skills, confidence with meeting new people as well as strong leadership and decision making skills. Mellainey thrives on systems that promote children and staff having incredible fun all within a safe and professional environment. She is adventurous and passionate about travelling and has visited many countries on four different continents.