Amy Barr-Sanders joined ISASA in April 2015 as the Academic Coordinator for the Maths & English Programme and was subsequently acting Programme Coordinator as M&E underwent its restructuring into the current SAMSTIP programme. In 2017 she became the first incumbent in the new role of Senior Officer: Research, Communications and Training. In 2021 she was appointed as Head of Communications and Professional Development.

Prior to joining ISASA, Amy taught for seven years at an independent school in Port Elizabeth. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) and a Bachelor of Arts Honours (Cum Laude) both from Nelson Mandela University and a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Cape Town.

Francina joined ISASA as a full-time employee in 2019, after previously working part-time for the assocation.

Francina undertakes a multitude of tasks in the ISASA offices, from cleaning to kitchen assistance. She also stand in at reception when Sandra is out of the office or on leave.

Karen Smith coordinates membership activities for ISASA. This involves logistics for the various ISASA, SAHISA and SABISA conferences, as well as travel and accommodation for the council and executive meetings.

Karen also manages the SAHISA membership application process and the SAHISA member database, and provides general support to the SAHISA executive.

Karen holds a National Diploma in Tourism from the Pretoria Technikon and a National Diploma in Human Resource Management from the University of South Africa (UNISA) which was awarded with honours.

Laura Scarff previously held the position of Financial Manager at ISASA. Prior to joining ISASA she was a Senior Manager at KPMG Inc.

Laura obtained her Bachelors of Commerce and Accounting Science degrees, as well as a Certificate in the Theory of Accounting from the University of Pretoria. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2009.

Lebogang Montjane attended St Peter’s Preparatory School and later completed his schooling at The Stony Brook School in New York. Lebogang holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Government and History from Connecticut College, a law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Master of Arts degree in Politics and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Lebogang began his legal career by clerking for Chief Justice, Pius Langa at the Constitutional Court. As an admitted attorney since 2003, Lebogang specialised in Competition Law and served three terms as a Commissioner on the Confidentiality Commission of the United Nations Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Lebogang was appointed as the Executive Director of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) in January 2014. He is a trustee of the Anglican Educational Trust and was appointed by the Archbishop of Cape Town, The Most Reverend Thabo Makgoba, to be a member of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa’s Task Team on Discrimination in Anglican Schools.

A former member of the Executive Committee of the Wits University Convocation, he now sits as a Governor on the University of the Witwatersrand Foundation. Lebogang is also a member of an international steering committee drafting Guiding Principles on Educational Pluralism.

Maria Mhlongo has worked at ISASA for 11 years and previously for the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the World Bank.

Maria is part of the ISASA Directorate Support Services, and most directly supports the Policy Unit and ISASA Publishing.

Mathlodi is ISASA’s bookkeeper. She was previously employed at First National Bank (FNB) where she worked for over 12 years.

She has a Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting from Damelin Business College and is currently enrolled for a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Milpark Business School.

Motheo joined ISASA in 2023. He has a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in International Relations & Politics from the University of Cape Town and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Witwatersrand. In addition, Motheo has a Public Management certificate from the Mandela Washington Fellowship: Southern African Regional Leadership Centre.

He completed his articles at MacRobert Attorneys where he was retained as an Associate.

Nthabiseng obtained Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Witwatersrand. She completed her articles at DMO Incorporated Attorneys where she was retained as an Associate. Prior to joining ISASA she was running her own legal practice.

Before qualifying as an attorney, Nthabiseng taught at Rosebank Primary School. She is excited to combine her two passions, education and law.

Roslinde (Roz) Metzer is the professional Assistant to the ISASA Executive Director. Roz previously worked at St Andrew’s School for Girls.

A graduate of Wits, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree and a Higher Diploma in Education. Roz has also worked at LEAP Maths & Science School, the Gordon Institute of Business Science and Wits University.

Sandra Morudu is part of ISASA’s Directorate Support Services, and most directly responsible for the office reception function. She is the first contact for outsiders calling into ISASA.

Sandra also provides ad hoc support to the ISASA Finance department.

Simon is ISASA’s Information and Technology Manager and the longest-serving ISASA staff member.

Simon has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from Wits. His high level of expertise, helpful and calm demeanour and institutional memory is recognised and valued throughout the ISASA membership.

Tshepo  joined ISASA in 2023 from the Zenex Foundation, Prior to this, Tshepo was Director / Head of Equal Education from July 2015 until April 2018. Before taking over the helm of Equal Education, he led the organisation in Gauteng. Since its founding, Equal Education has become renowned for its advocacy for quality and equality in South African education.

Tshepo qualified at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits), where he obtained a Bachelor of Education, Honours and a Master of Education degrees. Once he obtained his teaching qualification, Tshepo also taught at Highlands North Boys’ High School and Ferndale High School.

Tshiamo Moiloa has a Bachelor of Commerce in Law degree from the University of Pretoria and a Grande Diploma in Culinary Arts from the Prue Leith Chefs Academy.

Tshiamo joined ISASA as Head of Catering Services in 2018. Since 2020 she has been the administrative coordinator for ISASA’s online professional development and training workshops.

Wayne joined ISASA in March 2022 as Director of Membership and Programmes. Prior to this, he was Deputy Headmaster: Operations, at Reddam House School, Helderfontein. His other leadership roles include Headmaster of the Preparatory School at Bishop Bavin, Head of the Senior Primary School at Marist Brothers Linmeyer, and Afrikaans Head of Department and  Housemaster at The Ridge School.

Wayne received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Movement Sciences from the University of Pretoria. He obtained his Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of South Africa, where he pursued a second Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology. He is a former ISASA Wits Business School Leadership Development Programme participant.

Xolisile joined ISASA at the beginning of 2023. Prior to this she worked as a customer services associate at Amazon Development Centre and an office administrator at Vukela Holdings.

Xolisile obtained her degree at Wits University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Science.