Planting the Seeds for Lifelong Learning
Founded in Randburg, Greenhouse Learning Centre began as a small group of passionate educators supporting parents who wanted a more personalised learning experience for their children. Today, we proudly serve learners in Grades R-12 through in-person tutoring and homechool facilitation guided by the trusted Impaq Curriculum.
Our Story
Founded in 2018 by Mr. Herman Pretorius, Greenhouse Learning Centre was created with one purpose in mind: to help young minds grow with confidence, clarity, and care. After completing his studies in Psychology and Industrial Psychology at the Rand Afrikaans University, Mr. Pretorius spent many years working closely with learners who faced attention-related challenges. Through this work, he identified a clear need among homeschooling families—reliable academic support, personalised guidance, and tutors who truly understand the learner behind the books.
Greenhouse Learning Centre was built to meet that need. Here, education is not simply delivered; it is nurtured. We work alongside parents as partners, offering structure, support, and expertise to ensure every learner feels anchored and empowered in their learning journey.
We believe every student is wonderfully unique—shaped by their own strengths, personality, and way of learning. Our role is to honour those differences, not smooth them away. By tailoring our support to the whole child, we help learners thrive both academically and personally.
At Greenhouse Learning Centre, we don’t just teach.
We cultivate potential.
We encourage growth.
We inspire confidence.
Every learner is a young seedling in our care—supported, guided, and given the space to flourish in the way that feels most natural to them.
Our Team
Meet Our Staff
Get to know the dedicated tutors who make up the heart of our centre's community. Each member of our team is committed to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for all students.
Herman Pretorius
Director/FET Phase Head
Rand Afrikaans University
Herman believes every learner deserves personalised, compassionate support that honours their individuality. With a background in Psychology and years of working with students facing attention-related challenges, he is committed to creating a nurturing environment where each child can grow with confidence and clarity
Anne Govender
Foundation Phase Head
Academy of Learners | NWU | UFS | SACAP
Anne is committed to bringing out the very best in every learner she works with. She believes children thrive when they are supported with patience, understanding, discipline and love. Guided by these values, she creates a safe and nurturing environment where learners feel seen, encouraged and motivated to grow.
Ciara Schipper
Senior Phase Head
UNISA
Ciara brings a calm, interactive approach to supporting Senior and FET learners across a range of subjects. She believes strongly in building meaningful relationships with students, helping them feel seen and understood so they can learn with confidence. Passionate about developing a solid academic foundation, Ciara is committed to guiding each learner toward achieving their personal best.
Arishma Maduray
Foundation Phase
Durban Univeristy of Technology | UNISA | STADIO
Arishma is passionate about creating a warm, playful learning environment where young children can explore, discover and grow. With nearly a decade of experience in ECD experience and ongoing Foundation Phase studies, she believes strongly in learning through play and focuses on nurturing curiosity, developing social skills and supporting each child's emotional and intellectual development.
Thamsa Chembe
Senior & FET Phase
UNISA
Thamsa is known for being quick to learn, solution-driven and deeply attentive to the needs of others through patience and empathy. His experience as a tutor and substitute master has strengthened his clarity of instruction, adaptability and ability to connect with diverse learners. He brings a structured yet encouraging approach to teaching, responding with calm agility in fast-paced or challenging environments.
Leché Kuin
Foundation Phase
STADIO
Leché believes that young children learn best when they feel safe, valued and encouraged. She creates a warm, engaging environment where learners can explore, ask questions and build string foundations through purposeful, play-based learning. Honouring each child's uniqueness, she adapts her approach to their individual needs while nurturing curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
Karin Struwig
Foundation Phase
Early Learning Guidance & Support
Karin is enthusiastic about supporting young learners and creating an engaging, positive environment where children feel motivated to learn. She enjoys helping Foundation Phase learners develop essential skills, build confidence and find joy in their learning journey. With an encouraging and attentive approach, she focuses on understanding each child's needs and helping them grow at their own pace.