Meet our team:
Katie Stofberg
Head of Education/Managing Partner
Meet Katie! Katie hails from South Africa. As the Head of Education and Managing Partner at Wisdom Warehouse, Katie brings a deep passion for children’s development and a steadfast belief in the power of alternative education. With a commitment to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, she designs innovative learning experiences that inspire students to thrive beyond traditional classrooms. Katie’s leadership is rooted in vision, collaboration, and an unwavering dedication to excellence. She empowers both educators and learners, fostering an environment where individuality is celebrated and every child’s potential can shine. Guided by the principle that education should ignite a lifelong love of learning, she continues to shape Wisdom Warehouse into a place where young minds grow confidently and meaningfully.
Clair Booyse
Co-Head of Education/Managing Partner
Clair, originally from South Africa, is deeply passionate about alternative education and guiding children to reach their full potential. With a commitment to creating a supportive and inspiring learning environment, she ensures that every family’s experience at Wisdom Warehouse is smooth, welcoming, and tailored to their needs.
As Co-Head of Education and Managing Partner, Clair combines her love for working with children with her strong organizational and leadership skills, helping to shape the centre’s vision, oversee its programs, and ensure the highest quality of educational experiences. She works closely with families to find the perfect fit for each child’s learning journey, making Wisdom Warehouse a place where both students and parents feel confident, supported, and excited about the future.
Melissa Morrow
Primary School Teacher
Melissa grew up in New Jersey and spent the last nine years living in Paris, France. With a background in fine arts, language learning, and teaching abroad, she understands that there is no single “right” way to learn. Being an artist has taught Melissa that growth comes from curiosity, experimentation, and the confidence to try again. These experiences have shaped her belief that every child deserves the opportunity to discover how they learn best and the confidence to find their own voice.
She believes learning should spark curiosity rather than simply checking off boxes. Whether through art, hands-on projects, or everyday moments of discovery, Melissa loves helping children step outside their comfort zones while feeling safe enough to be themselves. She strives to create a warm, supportive environment where every child feels seen, encouraged, and empowered to explore their potential.
Saron Bokretsion
Math and Science Teacher
Malak Bayaa
Parent & Education Consultant
Malak helps families explore homeschooling and alternative education with clarity and confidence. With 17 years of experience and a master’s degree in psychology, she offers unbiased guidance, ensuring each family finds the learning path that truly fits their child. She collaborates with Wisdom Warehouse and other aligned learning spaces to support child-centred decisions.
Opalyn Cambal
Teaching Assistant
Opalyn is our wonderful and hands-on teaching assistant, always bringing warmth, creativity, and energy to Wisdom Warehouse. What she loves most about Wisdom is the supportive community and the incredible children she gets to work with every day. She especially enjoys guiding students through creative workshops, from painting, designing, building, to exciting science experiments. For Opalyn, the best part of her role is seeing students have fun while discovering and learning new things.
Aya Abu Bakr
Arabic Teacher
I’m Ms Aya, an Arabic teacher at Wisdom Warehouse. I feel immense joy and pride when I teach students this beautiful language. I love helping children learn Arabic in an easy and enjoyable way because I believe that language is not just words, but a means of expressing feelings and thoughts, and building self-confidence.
I always make sure to encourage and support my students so they love reading, writing, and speaking Arabic with confidence. I am overjoyed to see their progress and success day after day because my mission as a teacher is not just to teach, but to instill a love and passion for the Arabic language in their hearts.
Jenna Zuraiki
Middle School Social Science Teacher
Jenna has a background in Psychology, with a minor in Child and Family Development, which has given her a strong understanding of how children grow, learn, communicate, and develop at different stages. Her experience working with children across educational and developmental settings has strengthened her belief that every child develops at their own pace and deserves an approach that recognizes their individual strengths and needs.
At Wisdom Warehouse, Jenna uses her understanding of child development to create learning experiences that are supportive, engaging, and suited to each child. She particularly enjoys building strong relationships with children and finding creative ways to help them overcome challenges, develop independence, and feel more confident in their abilities. Jenna believes that education goes beyond academics. For her, it is also about supporting a child’s social, emotional, and developmental growth and creating an environment where they feel understood, encouraged, and excited to learn.
Dena Alwan
Maths and Science Teacher
Dena is a maths and science teacher at Wisdom Warehouse. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and brings the problem-solving and attention to detail she developed through her studies into her maths lessons. She enjoys breaking down tricky concepts into manageable steps and finding ways to make them click for each student. Dena loves teaching because every child learns differently. She aims to create a comfortable, welcoming space where students feel free to ask questions, learn at their own pace, and grow in confidence.
