A little bit about me…
After 15 years of working as a primary school teacher, I have grown tired of seeing dyslexic children struggle in an education system that is neither supportive nor structured to their needs.
This isn't just an academic interest for me. I am dyslexic, was raised by a dyslexic dad and have two children - one of whom is dyslexic too. Dyslexia is far more common than people realise and frequently runs in families.
Dyslexics achieve great things - but when they do, they do it despite having to work against a system that is unfairly weighted against them. I have professional experience of supporting a wide range of dyslexic children. My work is not just about helping these children cope with the demands of the educational system. It's aboiut empowering them to cope with the demands of life after they leave school.
Our family transplanted ourselves into West Yorkshire some years ago and, when I'm not helping fellow dyslexics, I enjoy standup comedy. I'm also a a moderately obsessive baker and nothing makes me happier than walking Blaze, my mad Spaniel, across the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
