Colleen was educated at Westville Girls High School and then at the University of Natal (Durban) where she received her BSc degree. She majored in mathematics and computer science. Colleen has worked as a computer programmer and systems analyst at NCR and in Computer Support at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg. In 1997 Colleen became the computer teacher at St Christopher’s School where she taught Grade 1 to Grade 9 computer literacy.

In 1999 Colleen joined the Cordwalles staff. Colleen is a very valuable asset to the staff as she has the ability to teach the boys as well as keep our computer network running efficiently and effectively. She is married to Gordon who works for the Umgeni Water Scientific Services and they have three children, David, Chris and Michelle.

Yasean Khan was born and bred in Pietermaritzburg. He lives with his darling wife Deborah, who is an Attorney and Director at Stowell & Company, his two beautiful daughters, Cherise and Tamlyn, and his mom in-law Rosey who is like a mother to him.  He studied at the University of Natal and holds an Honours Degree in Information Technology.  Yasean worked at UKZN for 15 years as a Senior Systems Consultant, before he took a position as the IT Manager for Mancosa. He has over 17 years experience in both working with computers in a technical capacity as well as lecturing various computer courses. He has given presentations at many public forums in Higher Education and has a passion for enabling education through the use of ICT.

 Yasean also writes IT modules for a Tertiary education organisation that engages students nationally and internationally. He has a passion for technology and how it can be applied. He is a huge supporter of cloud computing and collaboration technologies. He loves to play with open source software and systems and will be passing this knowledge to the Cordie Boys. Yasean wishes to encourage his students to be critical thinkers and apply their knowledge in a way that betters the world.

Born in Namibia (that’s where I learnt to “praat die taal”, with a maiden name of Marais and being part of a large family of Afrikaans speakers!).  I moved to Pmb when I was 5 yrs old and started school at Pelham. Moved on to Scottsville and went to Russell High (hence the ability to type!).After school, I went to Natal Training College to do a three year Senior Primary Diploma majoring in Phys Ed. (and Drummies! Does anyone still remember those days?) as well as Geography. Much later on, and boy was it difficult to study again after more than 10 years, I did my 4th year through correspondence majoring in Geography and Zulu.My first teaching post was at Newton High School (a real baptism of fire for a first year teacher!)  I was married to Christopher at the end of 1978 and then moved on to Scottsville School.

 After my son Sean was born in 1981 and my daughter Keran in 1983, we moved to Hilton where I spent time teaching at Laddsworth, before moving here to Cordwalles in 1996! I love the beach and am happiest sitting on the veranda of our cottage at Bazley sharing a glass of icy cold wine with good friends! My husband is a “braai meester” and turning meat over some hot coals is another favourite! Music and reading are also amongst the “to do” activities.  I have spent a very happy time here at Cordwalles and I have taught from Grade 3 through to Grade 7 and have recently settled into managing the Media Centre. Now, well settled in the new Hamilton Media Centre, I really know I am privileged to be a part of this wonderful Cordwalles Community of good friends.

Nonhlanhla was born in Edendale in Pietermaritzburg and went to school at Esigodini Primary. She did matric at Kwapande High School and studied Education at the Thekwini College for 18 months.  Nonhlanhla lives in Edendale with her parents and enjoys going to church on Sundays.

In October 2008, Nonhlanhla  joined Cordwalles as an assistant in the Media Centre and is kept busy at Aftercare in the afternoons.