About Me.

Personally, I am a Christian and happily married to the love of my life. We share two beautiful boys and our youngest son is Autistic. Our journey with him has deepened my compassion and understanding for individuals who are Neurodiverse.

Professionally, I am a registered educator with over 18 years of experience supporting children with a wide range of learning, behavioural, and emotional needs across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. I completed my qualifications in South Africa and hold a Bachelor of Education, alongside a postgraduate combined degree in Educational Psychology and Learning Support. I have also undertaken specialised training in Play Therapy, trauma-informed practice, and literacy interventions.

My professional background includes roles such as RTLB, Learning Support Coordinator, Reading Recovery Teacher, and Play Therapy Practitioner. These experiences have allowed me to work across both educational and therapeutic settings, supporting children, families, and educators through a collaborative and holistic approach.

My work includes supporting children in the following areas:

Learning and Academic Development

  • Literacy and numeracy support

  • Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and other learning difficulties

  • Understanding thinking, memory, processing, and how children learn

  • Strengthening language, literacy, and numeracy skills

Behaviour and Engagement

  • Attention difficulties and disengagement from learning

  • Challenging or disruptive behaviour

  • Identifying underlying needs such as trauma, learning differences, or neurodiversity

  • Building motivation, confidence, and participation

Emotional and Social Wellbeing

  • Emotional regulation and resilience

  • Social skills and positive relationships

  • Supporting self-esteem and belonging

Inclusive Practice

  • Understanding each learner’s unique strengths and profile

  • Observing and assessing across home and school contexts

  • Developing practical, individualised strategies

  • Working in partnership with teachers, families, and support teams

  • Creating inclusive, nurturing environments where children can thrive

To conclude, as beautifully reflected in Elmer, it is often our differences that make us special. When children are supported to embrace their uniqueness, they begin to shine with confidence and grow into their full potential. As Carl Rogers reminds us, “People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.”