Magda Botha

Background

About Magda Botha

I am an MYP and DP Visual Arts Teacher who is currently finishing off my last contract of a twelve-year stint in an International IB continuum school in Saudi Arabia. My South African background contributed to my set of old-school ethics, grit, and well-grounded training. For my field of study, I chose creative subjects such as English Literature and Visual Arts, with Sculpture as my major. Teaching came naturally to me, as I love working with growing creative minds. I have around 30 years of experience in teaching Visual Art, in a variety of educational environments, ranging between co-ed, all-girls, and schools with a wide range of different cultural backgrounds. This shaped me into an open-minded educator and a lifelong learner. In the art room, I see myself as a facilitator, rather than a teacher. My passions are anything to do with art and animals. I particularly enjoy experimenting with new art media and techniques and hope to inspire the young artists in my art room. Furthermore, animal rescue work is close to my heart, and I feel compelled to get involved.