I am Dyslexic, Dyscalculic, and AUDHD.

I was a Secondary School Art Teacher for almost 20 years, after a mental breakdown I needed to leave teaching. In my recovery I was identified as Autistic and ADHD. This revelation led me into an investigation on ASD and ADHD. I discovered that as an experienced teacher I had understood very little about my Neurodivergent student’s needs.

I returned to school, working to help ND students as a Teacher Tutor. With my new understanding I witnessed the trauma and distress of the ND students at my school, the lack of understanding from the educators and the system that failed to accommodate their needs.

When I left teaching, these students and their experiences haunted me. I wanted to help them have an education that allows them to flourish.

This started the journey to build a school specifically catering to the needs of ND students in Bendigo.