Hleziphi Nonhlanhla Athonia: South Africa: Aug 01, 2019

I am Hlezi 흘레지 – I currently hold a Bachelor of Communications from the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Upon completing university, I chose to work in the tertiary space for South Africa's top private institution a student advisor. The position entailed assisting students and parents with the decision making process when it comes to university pathways alongside marketing and communications for the institution.

I am a people person – I love seeing people reach their potential and I am passionate about education. My love for being in the classroom is the reason I have decided to pursue a career where I can give back to society and wake up every day loving what I do. I am a go-getter with an enthusiasm to achieve any goal or challenge I may have.

Growing up I was a sportswoman having represented South Africa in Aquatics and my province in track and field. Discipline and teamwork has been instilled in everything I do – I am proactive to challenges, I am compassionate towards others and have the ability to motivate most people I come to meet.

My strengths, personality and skill set is the single reason I have found my fit in teaching.