Founder & Owner 

Emma Bailey 

Emma holds a Master's degree in Special Education and founded Guiding Growth with a vision of creating a space where every child on the spectrum can develop and flourish. Her passion for individualised, developmentally-informed education shapes everything the centre stands for.

Junior Teacher 

Milly Bulunga 

Milly holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology, along with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Her background bridges psychology and teaching, giving her a well-rounded understanding of how children learn and grow.

Senior Teacher

Megan McQueen

Megan holds a Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) and brings her expertise in early childhood development to her role as Senior Teacher, guiding both students and colleagues with a strong foundation in early-years learning.

Junior Teacher

Salmaa Matola

Salmaa holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a focus on Recreation Science and Psychology. Her unique combination of health sciences and psychological insight brings a holistic perspective to her work with our students.

Student Teacher

Tyla van Żyl

Tyla is currently completing her teaching qualification while working as a Junior Teacher at Guiding Growth, combining hands-on classroom experience with ongoing academic training.

Student Teacher 

Pearl Ndoro

Pearl is currently completing her teaching qualification while working as a Junior Teacher at Guiding Growth, bringing energy and fresh, up-to-date training to her role in the classroom.