Wilma Retief

Passionate about teaching learners with barriers to learning and understanding their unique needs. Possess strong organizational and management skills for leading teams. Desire to mentor other teachers. Recognize challenges parents face when raising a neurodiverse child. Strong belief in the value of special schools for learners who do not thrive in mainstream settings. Witnessing a child flourish in the right environment is incredibly rewarding. Stay up to date with latest trends and research through continuous learning, reading, and attending training sessions.

• 05/01/16, How to Reach, Teach, and Treat 21st Century Children, Professional Minds
• 04/01/16, Dyslexia Information Session, RADA
• 06/01/15, Exploring Emotions, Professional Minds
• 03/01/15, Autism Spectrum Disorder Seminar, Impact Learning
• 07/01/15, CAPS Training (Grades 1-3), South African Teachers' Union
• 05/01/10, Choir Conducting Course, ATKV-Applous
• 08/01/17, Attachment Theory, Christopher Langeveld
• 02/01/18, Snoezelen Therapy, Bellavista
• 04/01/20, Purple Mash Training, ADvTECH
• 08/01/20, Implementing Individual Creative Art in the Classroom, ADvTECH
• 08/01/21, Medical Treatment of ADHD, Dr. Andre Venter
• 07/01/22, First Aid Training (Level 1 & 2)
• 08/01/22, Courageous Conversations, Oxbridge Academy
• 09/01/22, Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Mindspring
• 09/01/22, OCD in Children & Adolescents, Mindspring
• 01/01/23, The Covid Consequence, Professional Minds
• 02/01/23, Trauma-Informed Classrooms
• 07/01/23, Customer Centricity, Oxbridge Academy
• 07/01/23, RAVE-O, Bellavista
• 08/01/23, Courageous Conversations
• 08/01/23, Mood Disorders, Dr. Daniella Eliasov
• 04/01/24, Rethinking Attachment Post Covid, Dr Lindi Nel
• 05/01/24, Mental Health Matters, Professional Minds
• 09/01/24, The role of medication in ADHD, Dr Andre Venter
• 04/01/24, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive) Training, LinkedIn Learning

• ID Number: 710330 0259 087
• Date of Birth: 03/30/71

-2018 Best teacher award (AdvTech)

-Relevance Officer The Hub (platform for parents and teachers to find valuable resources and research)

- Guiding The Bridge Morningside's Foundation Phase.

I am an avid book lover and an active member of a book club where we engage in thoughtful discussions about literature.

I strongly believe in the power of art therapy and its impact on learners, particularly in managing anxiety disorders. Mindfulness, including yoga and meditation, is another valuable tool that helps learners develop emotional regulation skills, fostering a sense of balance and well-being.