| The relationship
between staff and students at Boston House College is one
of the cornerstones of our success. Professionalism, trust
and mutual respect are hallmarks of our approach. Our teachers
love teaching and provide students with a supportive learning
environment. Staff members are carefully selected with particular
consideration given to their experience, values and ability
to cater for the individual needs of students.
Core Staff Alan Lester
College Director
Alan joined Boston House in 2004. Since the beginning of
2006 Alan has been College Director for Boston House College.
Before Boston, Alan was Director of Continuing Education
at Cape College where he ran the part-time programmes and
Matric night school.
Alan's role is to manage the College operations effectively
and to ensure that the academic programme runs smoothly.
Alan enjoys working with his hands, makes furniture, and
likes nothing more than creating something from nothing.
Leon Linz
Principal
Leon has worked in a number of different schools as an
English Teacher and Counselor. This experience, which included
time in Mmbatho and in a number of Government schools, has
given Leon a good understanding of education challenges.
Leon is passionate about education and finding solutions
to problems. He believes that everybody has the potential
to succeed and sees his role as one of enabling this success.
In his spare time Leon enjoys the company of good friends
as well as with activities such as dancing, reading, movies
and walking.
Patrick Bolttler
Grade Head, English and Life Orientation
Patrick sees his role as one of facilitating understanding.
He believes passionately that life is beautiful and aims
to share this belief with his students. Patrick enjoys teaching
out of mainstream education and relishes the challenges
that Boston offers.
Patrick loves travel and has visited many different places.
When at home, his garden is his Eden.
Jane Pogrund
Grade Head, Tourism and English
Jane has taught at Boston House College for the past 25
years and held the post of College Principal for a few years.
Jane believes that Boston House keeps her young, and sees
each student as unique and inspiring. Jane's education philosophy
is that learning and confidence grow best in a caring environment.
Jane believes strongly that life is not the destination,
but rather it is the journey that is important. In her spare
time she enjoys reading and is involved in psychic development.
Elsabe Odendal
Grade Head, Tourism and Physiology
I find Boston House a liberating environment, as students
and educators are allowed to express their views without
discrimination. My goal is to provide a positive learning
environment, to inspire the students I teach, and to remain
passionate about teaching.
God and sport play a big role in my life. I love running
and cycling. I am involved in a basketball outreach programme
to children and young adults through my church.
Thando Sikiti
Business Studies and
Economics
Thando is passionate about teaching, which he sees as a
calling rather than a profession. He describes himself as
comfortable at Boston House, an environment that allows
him to give of his best. He relishes the challenge of explaining
things.
Thando loves reading, music and going to the theatre.
Nazima Railoun
Geography, Life Orientation
and Afrikaans
Nazima sees her main challenge as being to teach learners
with diverse ability, and to help them believe in themselves.
She finds teaching rewarding because of the relationships
that are built, and for the opportunity to make a difference
in people's lives. Nazima enjoys Boston House because the
system allows more time for teaching. Rules and administration
are kept to a minimum.
When asked to describe herself, Nazima replies, "Someone
who puts obstacles aside and enjoys life"
Emmie Pretorius
Afrikaans
Emmie feels it is the small classes with personal attention
to each student that makes Boston House special. Her education
philosophy is to "teach with love". Emmie really
enjoys the challenge of explaining work in ways that make
it easy to understand. She is delighted when her students
enjoy literature.
In her spare time she enjoys gardening, relaxing on the
beach, and collecting recipes.
Donna Miles
Art and Design
Boston House is by nature a creative environment, and I
enjoy the freedom of expression. I find the students open
and talented. I am interested in how people learn, and how
they respond in different contexts. Teaching is not about
me, but rather about facilitating growth.
In my free time I enjoy the outdoors and camping with my
husband and son. Some of our favourite places are Lesotho
and the Wild Coast.
Annelie Nimmo
History and Afrikaans
Annelie enjoys the freedom and responsibility that come
together at Boston House. As a teacher her goal is to foster
independence.
Annelie is studying towards an LLB. In her little free
time she enjoys friends, family, gardening, and anything
that does not involve exercise.
Shireen Parker-Kamaldien
Registrar / Accountant
Shireen worked at Damelin College before joining BHC. She
enjoys the variety of people that she comes into contact
with at BHC. As a mother of two young boys, family is everything
to her. Shireen is passionate about education and enjoys
making a difference.
Claudine Bebeza
Receptionist
Claudine is the friendly face at reception. She describes
time at BHC as "never boring!" Claudine worked
at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and at Kumbulani
Orphanage before joining BHC. In her spare time she enjoys
movies, reading and singing in the church choir.
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