Staff members and Volunteers
The ABC For Life team consists of staff and volunteers that are all committed to making an impact in education – starting in the Hout Bay Valley.
Gailyn Scarpa
Head Teacher and Board member
Gailyn has nearly 20 of experience teaching in the Foundation Phase and holds a diploma from UNISA. She has spearheaded the ABC for Life program since 2007. Her particular interests are investing her time and energy to transform the lives of learners around her.
Hayley King
Teacher
With over 10 years teaching experience and a BED in Education, Hayley left the mainstream world of teaching to educate those who need it most. She is very much involved in other NPO work and working with underprivileged children.
Board members
Lola Kramer
Founder & Trustee
A pillar of the Hout Bay community, Lola has been involved in real estate in Hout Bay and Llandudno for over 30 years. She and Val established ABC for Life in 2007.
Val Toledo
Founder & Trustee
Val has nearly thirty years of experience in adult literacy. Starting her career in Remedial Education, she developed an English Bridging training program for immigrant refugees to South Africa. She is a Corporate Training specialist and an expert in coaching and empowering professionals.
Nicky Broxis
Board Member
Nicky taught at ABC for Life for two years and remains a passionate believer in the value of the program. She worked with a Johannesburg-based NGO to train educators in township schools and empower school governing bodies in informal settlements. Nicky holds a postgraduate degree in teaching and a BSc in Business Management.
Lucy Osborn
Board member
Lucy’s career has been in Environmental management and Community Development. She was the Chairperson of Fairtrade South Africa for many years. She is currently the chairperson of Fetola, a small business mentorship organization. She has a MPhil in Environmental Management and a PhD from the University of Cambridge in the UK.
