Meet the Co-Founders
About Jacaranda Learning
A passionate tutoring team based in Linden, Johannesburg, built on the belief that every child deserves to be truly understood as a learner.

Higgo & Zanie Smit
Co-Founders · Jacaranda Learning
FOUNDED
Linden, Johannesburg · 2026
Why We Started Jacaranda Learning
“Every child deserves to be truly understood as a learner — not just pushed through a curriculum.”
Jacaranda Learning was born from a simple but powerful belief. Zanie, an Educational Psychology specialist, saw first-hand how many students were falling through the cracks of large classrooms — not because they lacked ability, but because no one had taken the time to discover how they learn best.
Higgo, an Industrial Engineer and AI practitioner, brought a systems-thinking perspective: that with the right structure, the right group size, and the right tools, learning becomes not just more effective — it becomes genuinely enjoyable.
Together, we built Jacaranda Learning as a place where small groups of 3–6 learners, expert tutors, and a deep understanding of each individual child combine to create real, lasting growth. Based in Linden, rooted in purpose — one bloom at a time.
ZANIE — 2022
Ed. Psychology Honours (Distinction)
ZANIE — 2026–2028
Masters in Ed. Psychology — UJ
HIGGO — 2023
BEng Industrial Engineering
HIGGO — 2026
Certified Claude AI Architect
Ready to help your child bloom?
Book a group tutoring session with a qualified Jacaranda Learning tutor. Small groups of 3–6 learners.
