Professor at University of Pretoria. Doctor Funke Omidire’s experience in education spans around 20 years, working with learners in the capacities of teacher, researcher, learning supporter, education manager as well as counsellor. She is a member of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), American Education Research Association (AERA), Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSA) and South African Council for Educators (SACE). Her current research focuses on complexities surrounding the multiplicity of languages in education and issues of psychological well-being of the learners, teachers and parents who are affected.