Joan Schmidt

Joan Schmidt served as the Principal of Maris Stella School in Durban from 2014 to 2024, following her role as Deputy Head and Academic Head since 2009. Maris Stella is a Holy Family Catholic school that accommodates students from Grade 000 to Grade 12.

Joan previously taught Mathematics to Grades 8 through 12 and was the Head of Subject from 2005 to 2009. She holds a Higher Diploma in Education and completed the Wits Leadership Development Course in 2013.

Joan was a Board Member on the Catholic Board of Education from 2013 to 2023 and currently represents Catholic Schools on the IEB Committee for Curriculum and Assessment.