Thokozani Mhlangu joined Nova Pioneer in 2024 from Future Nations Schools, where he served as Head of both Foundation and Intermediate Phases for eight years. An educator since 2004, Thokozani has taught and led across both private and public schools, as well as serving as a Teacher Developer with Instil Education and Acorn Education. He holds a Bachelors with Honours of Health and Social Sciences from the University of South Africa, as well as a Diploma in Education with a focus on Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Witwatersrand, and a Diploma in Primary Education from the University of Zimbabwe.