Welcoming Freda Walters, JET Education Services Specialist Manager

Freda holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy (UCT). She has worked across the public sector (Department of Health and Department of Basic Education), academia (University of Cape Town) and at an international NPO. Highlights of her experience and research include whole school improvement initiatives, curriculum development and evaluation, early childhood development, implementing an initial teacher education pilot, design and monitoring of a cross country advocacy project on holistic learner development. 

Freda has been involved in initiating collective impact stakeholder groups and leading child participation in policy development. JET recognises the transformative potential of technology and inclusion in education. It is a part of a few programmes that address the specific challenges faced by learners in previously disadvantaged schools and communities. JET aims to equip learners with the skills necessary for success in the 21st century and creating a more equitable learning environment where all learners have access to high-quality education. We're excited to have Freda join our team to help take us into our next phase of growth. 

Her particular interests are in using evidence generation and strategic collaboration between partners to drive systemic changes in the education sector that will improve learner outcomes. “I have always admired JET's quality contributions to the education sector and I am excited to join this inspiring team.  I look forward to collaborating and building on the results JET has had to date in positively impacting education policy and implementation,” says Freda. She looks forward to continuing to serve our communities through the impact made by JET in the education sector. 

Freda commenced her new role on the 1st of October 2024.