I have quite a diverse background. I studied at the University of Stellenbosch where I received a B.Sc. majoring in Zoology and Botany. I am well read in the medical field as it has always been a keen interest for me. I am an avid reader, with an interest in history (my youngest daughter is busy with post-graduate studies in history), medicine, biology, law (my eldest daughter is a lawyer), firearms and security. After ten years teaching Biology and Science at high school level, seven years in parallel medium class situations, I studied Theology and qualified as a minister. I served in an international ministry, heading up the Afrikaans side of the ministry, being very involved in translating the ministries publications. I served as a translator as well as the editor of all the Afrikaans books, which now exceeds 100 publications. I have been responsible for formatting and have extensive knowledge of InDesign and have also used Illustrator and Photoshop for the editing of graphics in our publications. I have also worked for other publishers after hours, doing extensive editing of both Afrikaans and English publications. I have a passion for translation and extensive experience in the field.of translation.