Season 13 Episode 16

Odelle Howard on St Mary’s DSG, Pretoria preparing girls for tomorrow’s world

02 October 2025 · 20:20 min

In this episode of Business Talk, Michael Avery sits down with Odelle Howard, Executive Head of St Mary’s DSG, Pretoria, to explore how a 146-year-old school is balancing its rich heritage with a bold, future-focused vision. Founded in 1879, St Mary’s DSG, Pretoria has long produced leaders, and today it continues that tradition by preparing young women to thrive in a world shaped by AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Odelle shares the school’s five-year strategy, which emphasizes heritage, alignment across all grades, infrastructure, holistic education, wellness, and sustainability. St Mary’s DSG, Pretoria is committed to empowering girls to become confident, ethical leaders who will shape communities and drive meaningful change in South Africa and beyond.

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