Anita is a qualified teacher and librarian. Before raising a family she worked in scientific libraries. When her sons started school she became a school librarian and taught neuro-typical learners for a number of years. Circumstances led to an opportunity in special needs education which she has found to be both stimulating and fulfilling. She is HOD Senior Phase at Unity College, a school for learners with intellectual challenges. In the Senior Phase learners aged 16 and over are taught life and work-skills towards independence and employability.