Anthea has a PhD in Higher Education Studies. Anthea coordinates the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDip HE)  for Academic Developers and co-teaches the  PGDip HE course for lecturers. Before joining 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网, Anthea coordinated the Student Feedback on Teaching and Courses Programme at Cape Peninsula 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 of Technology (CPUT). Anthea's research interests are professional academic identity, enhancing teaching and learning through academic staff development, and using digital storytelling and multilingualism as pedagogical tools.  Anthea is an adjudication member for the National 老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Teaching Awards (NUTA). She engages in regional and national workshops and mentoring activities to help prepare lecturers to compile their teaching portfolios for the NUTA.  Anthea is a former executive member of the Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa (HELTASA). As a Residence Manager (House Warden) at Phelps Residence, Anthea plays an active role in the running of the residence and, through day-to-day activities and various initiatives, ensures the holistic well-being of students in her residence. Anthea is also a founder member of the GriefShare support group at her local church in Makhanda.

Anthea believes in life-long learning and active engagement in capacity-building workshops, short courses and professional development initiatives. Anthea's humanising pedagogy and developmental perspective enable her to prioritise students' holistic well-being and foster meaningful relationships with students and colleagues.