Marna Wepener

Dedicated Educator | 17 Years of Experience | Passionate About Student Growth & Development

With 17 years of teaching experience across multiple grade levels, I am deeply committed to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning. My journey in education has allowed me to work with learners from Grade R to Grade 12, tailoring my teaching approach to support their unique needs and abilities. I believe in creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.

Subjects & Expertise:

📚 Afrikaans FAL (First Additional Language)
📚 Afrikaans Home Language (Grade 9)
📚 History (Grade 9)
📚 Life Orientation (Grade 8)
📚 Foundation Phase (Grades 1-5) – All Subjects

Currently pursuing my Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), I am dedicated to continuous professional growth and staying updated with modern teaching methodologies. My passion extends beyond academics—I strive to instill confidence, critical thinking, and a love for lifelong learning in my students.

I look forward to connecting with fellow educators, sharing insights, and collaborating on innovative ways to make learning impactful and meaningful.

I have 17 years of teaching experience across Grade R to Grade 12, specializing in Afrikaans FAL, Afrikaans Home Language (Grade 9), History (Grade 9), Life Orientation (Grade 8), and Foundation Phase (Grades 1-5, all subjects). I am passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment and am currently furthering my expertise by pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). My goal is to inspire students, foster critical thinking, and promote a love for lifelong learning.

For my Grade 2 position, I focused on providing a solid foundation in all subjects, creating an engaging and nurturing environment to support young learners' development. I implemented age-appropriate teaching strategies to help students develop strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills, ensuring they gained the confidence and motivation to succeed as they advanced in their education.