Nastassja Maree

Led institutional academic operations, governance, and quality assurance across the full academic lifecycle, from programme approval and delivery through assessment, certification, and the learner journey to alumni. Drove regulatory accreditation and audit readiness with DHET, CHE, and SAQA; secured full registration for a new private higher education provider and CHE accreditation for two program

Provided academic management and quality oversight across Educor brands, mentoring academic managers to ensure policy-aligned operations and high-quality teaching and learning. Led integrated quality assurance audits at site level, managed compliance across regulatory frameworks, and oversaw academic structures and module content updates, including digitisation support via Moodle (MyClass).

Led the Faculty of Education, overseeing programme development, improvement, and student/lecturer work-integrated learning coordination to strengthen academic success and teaching quality. Accountable for rolling out new PGCE programmes and related foundation phase teaching programmes, including completion delivery dates for each rollout.

Delivered lectures and tutorials and designed and developed Education course modules and teaching resources, supporting learners through contact sessions and webinars. Ensured academic quality through marking, assessment quality control, and onboarding/training of new lecturers and adjunct faculty while overseeing online learning management systems such as Moodle.

Managed education leadership responsibilities including development and improvement of teaching and learning, staff professional development, and curriculum and policy implementation aligned to GDE and school governing body requirements. Strengthened student support through assessment moderation, SBST interventions, inclusive education practices, and coordination with therapists, parents, and exte

Completed a PhD in Education, specialising in career counselling and exploring the relationship between learning pathways and career development.

Completed an M.Ed in Education (Psychology of Learning), developing an interest in learning systems that support effective teaching and learning.

Completed a BA Honours in Counselling Psychology, strengthening expertise in counselling psychology and human development.

Completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with a specialization in the Foundation Phase and Early Childhood.

Completed a BA in Psychology at the University of Pretoria, building a foundation in psychology relevant to education and learning.