Employee of the month
March 12, 2025
Celebrating Lorraine Malatjie as our February Employee of the Month!
We're thrilled to announce Lorraine as our Employee of the Month for February! Her outstanding performance, steadfast commitment, and cheerful demeanor have truly shone, making her an invaluable member of the Eco Children team.
Currently serving as an Environmental Educator at Powerline Primary School, she engages with about 120 students every day, whether in the Eco Village or the classroom – she truly excels!
Her commitment to fostering young minds and instilling a passion for learning is evident. Lorraine's enthusiasm for environmental education shines through in every lesson she conducts, inspiring her students to care for the planet and embrace sustainable practices. Lorraine's innovative teaching methods and ability to engage her students have not only enhanced their learning experience but also fostered a genuine interest in environmental stewardship.
Her colleagues describe her as a team player who is always willing to lend a hand and share her wealth of knowledge. We are incredibly proud to have Lorraine as part of our team and grateful for her contributions to our mission.
Congratulations, Lorraine, on this well-deserved recognition! Keep up the fantastic work, and thank you for being such an inspiration to us all.
“Success blooms where passion and hard work meet.”
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