DIRECTOR
Danielle Jane Holmes is a Director and Co-founder of EduAcademia and is involved in all areas of the Company.
Danielle has an Honours degree in Psychology as well as PGCE specialising in Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development and 10 years experience
in Foundation Phase Education in both main stream and remedial teaching.
She is extremely passionate and determined when it comes to Childhood Education.
It is her passion to help children grow and progress academically and emotionally, so that they may become well balanced and confident young people.
In her spare time Danielle loves to travel and enjoys the outdoor life and is a very caring animal lover.
DIRECTOR
SAMANTHA NELSON
Samantha Nelson is a Director and Co-founder of EduAcademia and is involved in all areas of the Company.
Samantha has a Diploma in Emotional Regulation in Autistic Children, Early Childhood Development specialising in Foundation Phase Learning and Home Education.
She is a dedicated educator with almost ten years of experience within the Foundation Phase. Her ability to connect with each child, by addressing each child’s unique talents and specific needs is incredible.
Her constant love and affection for her learners shows through the
passion she has for teaching thus guiding learners to progress academically,
socially and emotionally.
Samantha enjoys being outdoors, hiking and being creative in the kitchen.
EDUACADEMIA HEAD
SHAYLENE LENDRUM
Shaylene Lendrum is the Head of EduAcademia and plays a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of the school. With a Bachelor of Education degree specialising in the Foundation Phase, Shaylene brings over 16 years of teaching experience to her role.
Her career has spanned both mainstream schools and settings that cater to learners with special educational needs, imparting knowledge to students ranging from Grade 1 to 12.
Renowned for her caring and dedicated approach to education, Shaylene's primary goal is to
ignite a passion for learning in her students. She is committed to helping each learner reach their full potential and to ensure they find joy in their educational journey.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Shaylene has a deep appreciation for the great outdoors, often finding solace in hiking and bush holidays. Her leisure time is filled with reading, crocheting, and engaging in various arts and crafts.
Additionally, Shaylene expresses her creativity through writing poetry and playing the violin.