Our People
Staff & Teachers
Meet the qualified educators and leaders who make SIS exceptional every day.
Our People
School Leadership
Ms Zimaseka Kalimashe
Physical Sciences & NSTECH
Ms Kalimashe brings 23 years of dedicated teaching in Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences & Technology (NSTECH). She holds a Diploma in Education, BEd Honours, and an Advanced Certificate in Education.
A distinguished marker and educator, she has served as a Physics Senior Marker for over 15 years and as Physics Deputy Chief Marker for 7+ years — demonstrating a deep commitment to assessment standards and curriculum excellence. She has also served as Departmental Head for the Intermediate Phase for 13 years, shaping both teachers and learners at a foundational level.
Ms Kalimashe is focused on conceptual teaching, assessment excellence, and developing teachers and learners for STEM success.
Mdingi Vuyelwa
BTech Internal Auditing · PGCE Senior/FET
Amanda Salzwedel
ECD Educator · Counsellor · Gestalt Logotherapist
Teaching Staff
Mdingi Vuyelwa
Senior Educator
School Leadership · Academic Management · Staff Development
Vuyelwa Mdingi is a qualified educator with a BTech in Internal Auditing and a PGCE (Senior Phase and FET). She has been teaching at Stutterheim International School since 2022 and is passionate about helping learners grow with confidence and achieve their full potential.
Amanda Salzwedel
Assistant Principal
ECD Education · Counselling & Mediation · Gestalt Logotherapy
Ms Salzwedel is an ECD educator at Stutterheim International School, a certified counsellor and mediator, and qualified in Gestalt Logotherapy. She brings a deeply human approach to learner development, believing wholeheartedly that children are "a promise to be anytime they want to be."
Mihlali Alleta Nzuzo
Foundation Phase Educator
Grade 1 · Play-Based Learning · Early Literacy & Social Skills
Ms Nzuzo is a qualified ECD practitioner with 1 year of teaching experience. She teaches Foundation Phase Grade 1 and focuses on play-based learning, early literacy, and social skills. She is passionate about creating fun, safe, and stimulating classrooms where children can explore and build confidence for school.
Mrs S. Nxesi
Foundation Phase Educator
Grades 2–3 · English Home Language · Mathematics · Life Skills · isiXhosa
Mrs Nxesi teaches Grades 2 and 3 at Stutterheim International School. She holds a Diploma in Education and is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Foundation Phase Teaching. With 2 years of teaching experience, she is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that helps learners develop academically and personally. She is passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
Zusiphe Tshatshisa
Intermediate & Senior Phase Educator
Grades 4–9 · Intermediate Phase · Senior Phase
Ms Tshatshisa is a qualified educator holding a Bachelor of Education degree with 4 years of teaching experience. She teaches in both the Intermediate and Senior Phases and is passionate about creating a supportive learning environment where learners feel valued, confident, and motivated to succeed.
Mrs Hlonipha Qibi
Intermediate Phase Educator
Grades 4–6 · Natural Sciences & Technology · Social Sciences · isiXhosa
Mrs Qibi holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). She joined Stutterheim International School in March 2025 and teaches Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, and isiXhosa. Known for being caring, motivated, and inspiring, she is passionate about helping learners reach their full potential and creating a positive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported. She believes that education is a powerful tool for transforming lives and works tirelessly to inspire learners to become confident, responsible, and lifelong learners.
Support Staff
Mr Thandile Feni
Groundsman & Tuckshop Operator
Facilities Management · School Grounds · Tuckshop
Mr Feni keeps the Stutterheim International School grounds safe, clean, and well-maintained while also running the school tuckshop. His cheerful presence and dedication to the school environment make him a valued member of the SIS family.
Headshots and full biographies will be updated when provided by the school.
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We are always looking for passionate, qualified educators to join the SIS family.
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