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

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