Between us, we have a collective experience of some 40 years in various forms of education and training, which prompted us to form Summative Solutions. Our diverse backgrounds give us extensive insight into many modalities - from healthcare to food; from education to the environment. Our experience with formal training and government requirements give us the ability to compile your training programmes to adhere to SETA requirements.  
We love our work but we also enjoy involving ourselves in community activities - from helping with food schemes to conserving nature. Last year we "adopted" nine year old Nicreach Thomas through Imibala, which will ensure that he receives everything he needs for school from uniforms to stationery to extramural activities. 
Who are we?
You can click on these files for our full CVs, but if you want to have a brief overview of us, just read on.  
   » Marianne Cilliers.   » Michelle Barrows.
With a BA (Hons) and other formal qualifications, Marianne Cilliers has 30 years of experience in the education field, with a particular passion for adult learning and educational improvement. Michelle Barrows is a qualified nursing sister and food and beverage manager with more than 10 years experience in the skills development field.  
Both Marianne and Michelle are qualified Assessors and Moderators and are registered with various SETA’s. 
10 Questions with Marianne Cilliers 10 Questions with Michelle Barrows
What is your great passion? Marianne Cilliers
Quality in education and
training and teaching
adults.
What is your favourite pastime?
Reading, watching
movies and hiking.
What type of exercise do you like?
Walking and hiking, gym and swimming in the sea.
Have you ever lived overseas?
Yes in Skiathos, Greece, many years ago, where we ran a guest house.
What is your favourite cartoon?
Shrek.
What is your all time favourite book?
Poisonwood Bible, The Bone People, God of small things, and many others. I belong to two book clubs and read a lot of wonderful books.
What music do you enjoy?
Female vocal, classical music, jazz.
If you could be a hero for one day, who would you be and what would you do?
A genie and make people’s wishes and dreams come true.
What inspires you?
People who have the courage of their conviction to do something they believe in and who have succeeded in reaching that goal.
Illiterate adults who persist in learning to read and write – and do!
What is your great passion? Michelle Barrows
Education, addressing
previous inequalities,
training, betterment of
people.
What is your favourite pastime?
Reading, watching
movies, writing and
nature.
What type of exercise do you like?
None - as little as possible apart from casual strolls in nature and walking around a good organic market. Can we call that exercise?
Have you ever lived overseas?
I have, I lived in London for a number of years and then travelled back and forth between South Africa, England and whatever country I was holidaying in for ten glorious years. Loved travelling but love SA more!
What is your favourite cartoon?
Not really a great cartoon watcher but I love Asterix and Obelix! I started reading them when I first got to England and received one as a gift. I have read them ever since and have a fair collection of them now. They were written in the 60’s and are still relevant today and are so clever!
What is your all time favourite book?
Too many to mention. I love reading and have diverse taste from autobiographies to Harry Potter, from medical thrillers (Cook) to cook books, anything that is printed appeals to me!
What music do you enjoy?
Soppy 80’s stuff – into romantic ballads rather than hard rock. Enjoy a little jazz on the side as well.
If you could be a hero for one day, who would you be and what would you do?
Invisible man – get to see and go places and no one knows that I am there! Can you imagine that!
What inspires you?
Nature, the resilient spirit of people. Kindness, generosity, hopes, dreams and the possibility that one day... .
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