Professor Du Toit specialises in teacher education and curriculum development at the Faculty of Education of the North-West University, South Africa. She is a member of the Research Unit for Self-directed Learning. She is a National Research Foundation-rated researcher who focuses on teacher preparation for entrepreneurial learning, consumer studies, and technology education. Her research continues to explore strategies to support this aim, including utilising project-based and self-directed learning and work-integrated learning, including in virtual environments. Prof Du Toit has published widely in academic books and accredited journals and presented her work nationally and internationally. She has edited three academic books and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Consumer Sciences. She enjoys collaborating with educators and researchers from across the globe. Adri serves as the South African Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (SAAFECS) President and represents South Africa on the International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE) Council. She endeavours to support and engage these organisations’ members and educators in the academic and research environment.