Carla Hercules’s career in education started at Bushlands Primary in Durban as a Grade 4 teacher. She relocated to Johannesburg in 2000 and joined Sharonlea Primary School for the next 18 years. Carla dedicated most of this time to her professional development and grew as a leader in various roles – from Head of Department, Deputy Principal and subsequently School Leader for 8 years before deciding to explore new opportunities at Nova Pioneer in 2018.