Verity hails from Kuils River, Cape Town, and comes from a family of Educators. She matriculated from Sarepta Secondary School, after which she commenced her studies at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), completing a BA Degree in English and Psychology as well as an Honours Degree in English. As a student, she was awarded an exciting opportunity to participate in the Linnaeus-Palme International Exchange Programme at Dalarna University in Sweden. There she began a snowy semester studying towards her MA, which she completed upon her return. Verity was drawn to Teaching and after achieving her PGCE; she travelled East to teach in both private and public schools in South Korea.

Verity’s journey as an Educator, in South Africa, began as a tutor in English for Educational Development and, later, English Literature at UWC. Besides her teaching experience abroad, Verity also taught ESL locally. Later she lectured in Communication Studies at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) for nearly a decade before joining the team at Calling Academy in 2022.

She enjoys teaching English as she believes that it broadens learners’ horizons by presenting them with new cultures, and allows them to critically reflect on various themes and genres. English education fosters the development of 21st century skills such as communication, critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving. Therefore, not only does English assist in making learners’ subjects more accessible, it also prepares them to take their seats as global citizens in the long run.

Verity is an avid reader and Mom to sunny, spirited Scarlett, who shares her mother’s love for books.