LYNN CUMPSTY-STEYN
CEO
Lynn obtained her HDE in Junior Remedial teaching in 1980. Since qualifying as a teacher, she has continued studying part-time and has a BA Honours degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Education. Lynn has spent most of her career working with Universities and NGOs outside of the formal education sector. She is a passionate problem-solver, reflective practitioner and a zealous Early Childhood Education activist. Early Literacy and Numeracy and the development of critical thinking skills in children are her passion as is learning through play. Lynn has a keen interest in formal assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation but also values story-telling and other qualitative measures to provide evidence of programme success. Lynn is an accomplished public speaker.
PATRICIA MASEMULA
Programme Coordinator (Johannesburg)
I am Kedibone Patricia Masemulu, a Program Coordinator and my qualification is BA in Social Work obtained at UNISA. I started with community work in 2007 as a community developer and progressed as a Social Auxiliary worker running community projects with women and children. Eventually, in 2009 I become a Social Worker who worked with Families and children doing statutory work.
NONDUMISO MZAMO
Programme Coordinator (Cape Town)
Nondumiso Mzamo, Programme Coordinator at Help2Read for Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain Areas. I have previously worked as a library assistant at Sivuyseni Primary School, and as Library Support Officer for The Bookery. I am a lover of books and stories. In my spare time I facilitate a community reading club.
ELIZABETH PRETORIUS
Financial Manager
Elizabeth started with help2read in 2017, after working in financial administration for 4.5 years and data management and reporting for 2 years. She completed her BCom Financial Management degree in 2019 and is passionate about financial reporting, data analysis and systems design.
JEVINE GOLIATH-BAARTMAN
Reading Parents Programme Coordinator (Western Cape)
Armed with a love for books and a passion for working with children I joined help2read as a literacy tutor in 2018. I am currently the Western Cape Area supervisor and I am in the process of completing a yearlong course in Project Management. As a problem solver it’s an absolute privilege to assist the learners and tutors with everyday challenges they experience within the programme.
HILRE PAPIER
Programme Coordinator (Western Cape)
I joined the help2read team in 2020 as the Programme Coordinator. I was involved in the Ravensmead Holiday Club for 11 years. I completed my diploma in nursing as an enrolled nurse in 2016. I have worked as a library assistant for the City of Cape Town and I have also been a team leader for them in the sport and recreation department. I am passionate about working with children, youth, and the elderly.
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