PEOPLE

Our Founder


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SHELLEY SACKS, OWNER & FOUNDER

Shelley was born in Cape Town, South Africa and studied Early Childhood Education at Barkly House Teachers Training College, which specialised in training teachers for preschool and kindergarten. At an early stage in her teaching career she was awarded a scholarship by the Department of Education in Cape Town, recognising her excellence in teaching. She went to the University of Cape Town for further studies and received a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education...

 

"We aim to nurture each child’s unique individuality and honor their differences. Every child in our care is valued, respected, and given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning under our guidance."
~ Shelley Sacks

 

Volunteering

Ohana International School and the Ohana Parent's Association are proud to be volunteering and hosting workshops in Tohoku with Place to Grow.  

Click here to learn more about our volunteering activities.