
Dr Florizel Adolph
President
A Visionary Leader in Education
Dr Florizel Adolph is the Founder and President of Edu-Build Institute, an education visionary whose leadership has reshaped how professional training and teacher development are delivered in South Africa.
Philosophy & Contributions
Dr Florizel Adolph is a strong advocate for educational reform, with a particular focus on Early Childhood Development, Inclusive Education, Technical and Vocational Education (TVET), and Entrepreneurship and Skills Development. She challenges the dominance of purely academic education by promoting practical, hands-on learning and restoring the dignity of skilled trades as a sustainable solution to South Africa’s unemployment crisis.
trained more than 19,000 Early Childhood Development practitioners, many of whom now lead their own centres or serve in the Department of Education. As an author, advisor, and international speaker, she champions inclusive education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship. Through Edu-Build Institute, she continues to reduce unemployment by equipping graduates with practical skills and an entrepreneurial mindset that fosters long-term community impact.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational and Professional Background
Dr Adolph achievements reflect an unwavering belief that education is the cornerstone of social and economic transformation. She holds a wide range of academic and professional qualifications, including:
Doctorate in the impact of early education on long-term success
Master of Education (Educational Management)
Bachelor of Education Honours (Educational Management)
National Diploma in Early Childhood Development
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Certificates in Inclusive Education, Project Management, Business Management, School Principalship, Counselling & Communication Skills, and Early Childhood Development
Advanced Diploma in School Management
Registered Assessor, Moderator, and Programme Developer
Dr Florizel Adolph currently serves as the Founder and President of Edu-Build Institute
A respected consultant, author, and keynote speaker in education reform. She advises on Early Childhood Development and vocational training policies and hosts leadership workshops focused on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and transformative mindset development.
