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Teaching Qualifications & Courses
Bachelor of Primary Education (2000) WITS
National Internship (2003) National Open College Network (UK)
Assertive Discipline Training (2004) Brigitte Thompson
THRASS course (2009) Alan Davies
Blended Learning: Personalizing Education for Students (2020) New Teacher Center, Silicon Schools Fund, Clayton Christensen Institute & Relay Graduate School of Education
Conscious Discipline - Building Resilient Schools & Homes (E-Course) (2020) Dr. Becky Bailey facilitated by Mandy Herold and Andrew Newman
Google Educator Level 1 Certified (2021)
Awards
National finalist for Early Childhood Development in the National Teaching Awards (2008)
Gauteng winner for Early Childhood Development in the National Teaching Awards (2008)
Cluster winner for Early Childhood Development in the National Teaching Awards (2008)
Second place in Gauteng for Early Childhood Development in the National Teaching Awards (2007)
Cluster winner for Early Childhood Development in the National Teaching Awards (2007)
District winner for Early Childhood Development in the National Teaching Awards (2007)
Second place in Cluster for Excellence in Primary School Teaching – Grade 4 team award (2006)
Jubilee Book Prize for the best overall female WITS Education student in 1997 (1998)
Testimonials
Cecelia van der Linde - Yellow Wood Schools
Dannean's knowledge of Google Tools was excellent. She was thoroughly prepared for all training sessions and showed exemplary professionalism. Her training was tailor made and took into consideration the level of knowledge that the trainee had. She was patient and where necessary adapted her training sessions to include and cover questions and queries. Training was mainly hands on and practical with a bit of theory. This, along with the thorough notes that were given to the trainee to keep and work from, helped to instil confidence and make the training sessions both an enjoyable and most valuable experience.
Children’s Feeding Trust - Port Elizabeth
[Dannean's] professionalism was evident from the start... She was always eager to ensure that every detail was designed exactly as the trustees preferred, no matter how often we requested small changes. She also consistently responded very promptly and professionally to every communication or request for alterations as the design proceeded. Her innovative ideas and the excellent quality of her work have resulted in a Children’s Feeding Trust website which communicates effectively, clearly and colourfully with potential donors and the wider public. The final website product is excellent and has exceeded our expectations.
Manono Poo: Former Head of Department at Wits School of Education
I first met Dannean as a newly appointed lecturer at Wits. When I first saw her teach it was clear that she was a formidable lecturer, well organized, compassionate and eager to learn and pass on knowledge to her students and colleagues in the Foundation Phase Division. I found her to be an exceptional lecturer who earned respect and praise from colleagues and students for her professional standards and for focused and creative lectures she planned and delivered.
Heather Smith: Former Principal Wendywood Primary School
[Dannean] is every principal's dream educator... She has very high moral standards and sets an excellent example for all children with regard to skills for life... She is innovative and constantly strives to produce lessons of a high standard, that are stimulating and enjoyed by her learners. As a result they respond enthusiastically to her and want to learn because it is fun... She has the uncanny ability to diagnose her learners' strengths and weaknesses and strategises accordingly. Skills development is incorporated into the many games she plays with her class and it is an inspiration to watch her at work.