Meet The Genius Managers: Leading the Way in Education

Our team of Education Managers are the magic elves who are responsible for ensuring the success of our premium private tuition programmes.

We admit it: we expect a lot from our EMs – we only hire champions who dominated academically in high school, and once they have proven themselves as a successful tutor, they undergo a full-time 3-month training course to give them a foundation in teaching, syllabi, national and international study, educational philosophy, psychology, proactivity, parenting, love, and leadership.

Amy Wilmans

Education Leader
Amy matriculated from St Mary's School Waverley with 6 distinctions. Amy completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology (Cum Laude) and honours degree in Psychology (Cum Laude) at the University of the Witwatersrand. Amy is also trained in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and has experience as an ABA behaviour technician.

Zané Oosthuizen

Education Leader
This is Zané. She matriculated from Hatfield Christian School with 6 distinctions, where she achieved academic honours. She graduated from Tuks in an undergraduate degree of social sciences and a post graduate degree in history. Zané enjoys arts and crafts in her spare time and appreciates theatre.

Kyle Abernethy

Education Leader
Kyle matriculated with 2 distinctions from St David's Marist Brothers Inanda. He completed his BA in Psychology at UP (Cum Laude) and holds an Honours in Psychology from Varsity College.

Taryn Rutenbach

Education Leader
Taryn matriculated from Kingsmead College with 4 distinctions. She placed in the top 1% of IEB candidates for Geography. Taryn completed her Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree at WITS. She is also a member of the Golden Key Honours Society. She plans on completing her Psychology honors through SACAP.

Tlou Phukubje

Education Leader
Tlou matriculated from St Mary's DSG, where she was Deputy Head Girl, with 3 distinctions. She played provincial netball throughout her high school career. She has 12 years of tutoring experience. She studied a BCOM Accounting (CA) at UCT.

Luelsa Van Eeden

Education Leader
Luelsa matriculated from Menlopark High School with 4 distinctions. She graduated from Eduvos Institute of Higher Education with a BA in Psychology and English; Where she won the Top Achiever Award for 3 consecutive blocks. During this time, she became a member of the Golden Key Society. Luelsa is finishing her PGCE in 2024. She is also completing her honours degree in Linguistics through UNISA.

Ashleigh Brown

Education Leader
Ashleigh matriculated with 3 A's and 4 B's from Crawford College Sandton. She went on to complete a BA (with distinction) majoring in Psychology and Criminology and a BSocSci Honours in Psychology at the University of Pretoria. She then went on to study Psychometry at UJ and is currently registered under the HPCSA as a Psychometrist.

Bronwyn Britz

Chief Operating Officer
Bronwyn matriculated from St Andrew's School for Girls with 4 A's; she then completed a BA in Law, Psychology and English at the University of Pretoria, a BSocSci Honours in Psychology at SACAP, and finally a PGCE at Wits. Bronwyn has taught Technology, Math, and English at Edenvale High School and around 200 hours of English and Academic Coaching with Genius Premium Tuition.

Savanah Brueton

Education Leader
Savanah attended Assumption Convent School and achieved 4 distinctions - she was highly involved in extra curricular cultural activities including drama, choir and public speaking. Savanah studied her Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Psychology (with distinction in Drama) at the University of Cape Town where she was on the Dean's Merit List and part of the Golden Key Society. She then went on to complete her Masters in Drama Therapy from Anglia Ruskin University (with distinction) in Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Savanah is currently registered under the HPCSA as a Drama Therapist.

Shannon Hassen

Education Leader
Shannon, began swimming competitively at age 9. Her swimming achievements earned her a scholarship that supported her high school education and allowed her to visit 16 countries. Shannon graduated from Southdowns College in 2018 with five distinctions. She then pursued a BA in Psychology at the University of Pretoria, graduating with distinction. Continuing her studies at the same institution, she earned a Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Psychology. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys watching crime documentaries and training her pet rabbit, Henry.

Matt Morton

Education Leader
Matt matriculated from Paul Roos with 6 distinctions. He was head of the Societas committee and a member of first team debating. Matt went on to study a BSc in Human Life Sciences at Stellenbosch University. He furthered his studies with Honours in Psychology in which he graduated with cum laude. In his free time Matt enjoys time outdoors as well as calisthenics and practicing mindfulness.

Daniela Pacheco

Education Leader
Daniela excelled in matric, earning 6 Distinctions. In addition to this, Daniela played provincial waterpolo and achieved full colours at school for Academics, Dramatic Arts and Sports. Daniela graduated from the University of Pretoria at first with a BA in Anthropology and Psychology, and then went on to complete her Honours degree in Psychology achieving this with Distinction. Daniela is also a member of the Golden Key Society.

Francesca Prioreschi

Education Leader
Francesca attended Roedean School (SA) where she matriculated with 5 distinctions. She was additionally the head of the Mental Health Committee and achieved academic half-colours. Francesca then went on to study a BA in Psychology and Philosophy at Wits University and completed her Honours in Psychology (with Distinction) at UNISA. In her spare time, Francesca enjoys being active outdoors, going to the gym and spending quality time with family and friends.

Lauryn Morris

Education Leader
Lauryn matriculated with four distinctions. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology with distinction as well as an honours degree in Psychology with distinction. She has also embodied many leadership roles including being a prefect, house representative, volleyball chairperson and subwarden. She has many tutoring hours under her belt as she tutored throughout high school and univertsity. She has also worked as an au pair and Monkeynastix instructor and is comfortable around kids of all ages. In her spare time Lauryn enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her friends and exploring new foods and cultures. She especially enjoys watching greys anatomy with her favourite animals as well as making colourful and scented candles with her friends.

Lisamaré Hellmuth

Education Leader
Lisamaré matriculated from Randburg High School with 4 distinctions. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences (Cum Laude) at the North-West University and her Honours in Psychology (Cum Laude) at the South African College of Applied Psychology. She is also a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Lisamaré plans on completing her Masters in either Clinical or Educational Psychology.

Minette van den Heever

Education Leader
Minette is a maths and science tutor at Genius. She achieved 8 distinctions in matric at Helpmekaar Kollege and was the top achiever in Biology. She is currently in her 4th year of studying a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (WITS). In her free time she enjoys painting, gyming and watching anime. Minette has tutored over 300 hours at Genius.

James Ritchie

Education Leader
James matriculated from Rondebosch Boys' High School with 6 Distinctions. He achieved academic honours and sporting colours. He went onto study a BCOM in Finance and Accounting at Varsity College. In his spare time he loves playing club football, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

Megan Lord

Education Leader
Megan matriculated from Rhenish Girls Highschool with 3 A's where she was captain of the Boland u/18 regional hockey team. She completed a BA in Sports Science at Stellenbosch before completing a PGCE with distinction ( Stellenbosch).