Cornerstone Educators
Helen van der Merwe is the owner and principal at Cornerstone Children’s Centre in the Heldervue area of Somerset West. She holds a Bachelor of Primary Education from the University of Cape Town (1986), a diploma in Montessori Education (for the 6-12 age group), from the Maria Montessori Institute in London (2009), and has completed a Master in Montessori Education (for the 3-6 age group), at the Montessori Institute of San Diego and Loyola University in Maryland, USA. These institutes are both accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Helen has 30 years of experience in education and has raised 3 children of her own who are now young adults.
Zain Cassiem is our preschool director with a Diploma for the 3 to 6 age group from the Association Montessori Internationale, Indaba Institute.
Zain was recently appointed a National Assessor for AMI in South Africa.
Netley Murombedzi is our toddler director with a Diploma in the 0 to 3 age group from the Association Montessori Internationale, Indaba Institute.
Netley also holds a Certificate in Assistance to Children with Autism and Disabilities.
Cornerstone Children’s Centre is a quality Montessori children's house with an inclusive environment that's a home to a community of children with diverse needs who feel safe and valued.
Our Montessori Children's House sets up the opportunity for children to learn through real-life activities, object manipulation, and open-ended exploration of their choice, at their own pace, with improved attention and concentration.