Meet Carien Maree, founder and driving force behind Evergreen Education Centre.

Carien’s journey began as a passionate Bachelor’s Educational Psychology graduate, working one-on-one with learners facing diverse challenges. Early in her career, she discovered a deep commitment to supporting neurodiverse children and those with learning barriers, inspiring her to pursue a Master’s Degree in Educational Support.

Over the next decade, Carien gained extensive experience across government and private sectors, focusing on both learner support and empowering educators through inclusive teaching training. Her work as a Learning Support Teacher and trainer in Inclusive Education shaped her vision of education that embraces every learner’s unique needs.

In 2023, Carien completed her Doctoral Degree in Inclusive Education, further strengthening her expertise in creating inclusive, adaptive learning environments.

Driven by a passion to nurture and empower both learners, parents and educators, Carien founded Evergreen Education Centre in 2021. Today, Evergreen stands as a safe, inclusive space where learners with diverse learning profiles receive personalised support, and where teachers and parents gain the tools to make education truly inclusive.