Resource People

Read more about PSP's external Education Specialists.

Prof. Valerie Corfield<div class='article-sub-heading'>Medical Scientist</div>

Prof. Valerie Corfield
Medical Scientist

Professor Valerie Corfield is a Medical Scientist at Stellenbosch University. Valerie’s academic career spans 45 years, three continents and the three main branches of life, bacteria, plants and animals (human). She holds a BSc Hons Botany (University of Bristol, UK), an MSc Biological Sciences (Wright State University, USA) and a PhD Genetics (University of the Witwatersrand, SA). Valerie’s research focus for the past 25 years has been inherited heart disease in South Africa.

Ruth Versfeld<div class='article-sub-heading'>Consultant in Social Sciences, Curriculum Development & Design</div>

Ruth Versfeld
Consultant in Social Sciences, Curriculum Development & Design

Ruth Versfeld is a teacher, writer and curriculum developer. Her passion is for the Social Sciences – Geography and History. She is also involved in the teaching and learning of English as an Additional Language and sees the development of Language (including the mother-tongue) as central to learning.

Wendy Hitchcock<div class='article-sub-heading'>Environmental Education Consultant</div>

Wendy Hitchcock
Environmental Education Consultant

Wendy is a free-lance environmental educator and botanical artist who is passionate about fynbos and the environment. She is a trained botanist and teacher with many years of experience working with groups of all ages in the classroom and in the field.

Kate Davies<div class='article-sub-heading'>Consultant for Sustainable Living Education</div>

Kate Davies
Consultant for Sustainable Living Education

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"This presentation was very splendid, enthusiastic and challenging. It’s the first time I had a workshop of this kind. I will use it in my class. I’ve been longing to get this kind of workshop! Keep it up, Zorina!"

- Grade 6 Teacher from Sosebenza Primary, Khayelitsha