Wietske Boon (nèe du Preez)

Born and raised in the town of Hartbeespoort.

Matriculated from Hartbeespoort High School.

Completed Psychology degree at the University of Pretoria.

Continued studies with Honors degree in Psychology also at the University of Pretoria.

Started working as an administrative manager for a Health Care Company.

Started teaching at a primary school.

Specialised in Play Therapy by completing a Masters degree at the University of South Africa.

Worked at a Children's Home as an intern.

Wrote a dissertation on "siblings of children with cancer's experience in the family dynamics after treatment".

Attended many workshops on different issues regarding children.