Tina Cowley Eversdal
Meet Our Teachers
Get to know the people who sit beside your child, celebrate small wins and help reading feel possible again.
Teacher
Madeleine
Where did my passion for reading start?
My passion for reading did not always exist – it grew from pure curiosity. Today, it is one of the most beautiful gifts I can give to myself and to children.
I see how reading allows children to discover new ideas, knowledge and possibilities. They play, escape and give their imagination free rein – how exciting!
So often, the things that hold us back in life are the very things we have not yet discovered. When children read, they come to know themselves better. They step into the world with greater confidence and anticipation, ready to seize new opportunities and reach their full potential.
Qualifications and experience
- BA degree in Humanities
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education Stellenbosch
- Multi-Level Neuro-Processing (MLNP) Course
“There is no friend as loyal as a book”
Teacher
Marné
Why is reading important to me?
Reading is very close to my heart because I see every day what a profound difference it can make in a child’s life. As a teacher, children are incredibly special to me and I genuinely care for each child as a unique individual with their own needs, dreams and abilities. It excites me to walk a journey with a child and witness how extra attention, patience and love help their confidence grow. For me, reading is not only about progress, but about the joy that fills a child when they begin to believe in themselves.
Qualifications and experience
- BEd Intermediate phase
- 6 years Teaching Experience
“Reading is the foundation upon which all learning is built”
Teacher
Ingrid
Why is reading important to me?
Reading is not just a skill to me; it is a joy. That is why it lies so close to my heart to share my love for reading with children.
Every child is unique in their development, interests, and dreams. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to reading.
My passion lies in supporting children in their reading effectiveness: making what sometimes feels difficult easier and more achievable, and watching their confidence grow, page by page, word by word.
Experience
- Since 2008, I have proudly been part of TC Eversdal, a place where stories touch hearts and reading changes lives.
“Because when a child starts to believe “I CAN read”, everything changes”
Teacher
Carmia
Why is reading important to me?
As a teacher, I believe it is important not only to teach a child how to read, but also to help them build confidence and a love for learning. When children feel safe and truly seen, they can grow with joy and pride, not only as learners, but as people.
Qualifications and experience
- BA (Humanities) Stellenbosch
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education Stellenbosch University
- BEd Honours (Learning Support) Stellenbosch University
“A child who reads becomes an adult who thinks”
Teacher
Nadia
The importance of reading
Reading is important to me because it is the foundation of learning and development. It stimulates imagination and creativity. Stories allow children to discover new worlds and ideas. It is a great joy for me to work with children and to see how they grow and develop.
Qualifications and experience
- BEd (Foundation Phase UNISA)
- Higher Certificate in Basic Education and Training UNISA
- Foundation Phase teacher 4 years
“There is no friend as loyal as a book”
Teacher
Celine
What reading means to me
I am a Foundation Phase teacher with a passion for creativity, new adventures and endless possibilities. Reading is so much more than simply learning to recognise words. To me, it opens a door to new worlds, ideas and opportunities. As a teacher, I see every day how reading can build a child’s confidence and help them discover what they are capable of.
What I love most is helping a child who finds reading difficult. There is something so special about seeing that little spark when it finally clicks — when “I can’t” becomes “I can!” My passion is to support each child with patience, encouragement and love, and to help them discover the joy of reading and believe in themselves.
Qualifications and experience
- BEd Foundation Phase
- 5 years teaching experience
“Reading is a passport to countless adventures”
Teacher
Zoë
Where did my passion for reading start?
I could say I was born with a book in my hand. I have always had a deep appreciation for reading in the sense that it allows you, as the reader, to be transported to different places. Places that make you discover exciting new ideas, and that let your imagination run wild.
Reading has helped me so much with various skills in my life, and I believe I am a more intuitive, creative and passionate person because of it. When a child or even an adult reads, they unlock a sense of adventure of the unknown. A curiosity is born that might not have been there if it were not for that new book they picked up.
Qualifications and experience
- BA Drama and Theatre Studies
- TEFL diploma
- 6 years of tutoring experience at primary and high school level
“A book can take you anywhere your imagination is willing to go”