Essential professional learning for teachers

Build inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming classrooms with confidence and compassion.

My professional learning sessions are designed to empower teachers who want practical strategies based on current research, but worried about the workload and are afraid that teaching diverse groups of students will feel like chaos. Each workshop is strengths-based, relationship-focused, and aligned with NESA standards.

What You Can Expect

Evidence-informed, practical strategies for your classroom
Real-world examples from Australian schools
Clear links to your professional practice and legal responsibilities
Interactive, supportive learning environment
Aligned with the Australian Disability Standards for Education (2005) and NSW curriculum

Current workshop offerings

1. Understanding disability and neurodiversity in the classroom

This workshop helps educators understand how to support students with disabilities and learning differences.
You’ll learn about:
Key Australian laws and your obligations
Inclusive, respectful language and the social model of disability
The concept of neurodiversity and its impact on learning and behaviour
Simple classroom strategies that actually work.
Ways to work collaboratively with families and support teams
Perfect for teachers new to inclusive education or looking to refresh their understanding.
2. All About ADHD

A practical and in-depth session exploring:
What ADHD is (and isn’t) from a neuroscience and lived-experience perspective
How ADHD affects attention, emotion regulation, executive function, and motivation
Common myths and misconceptions
Strengths-focused strategies to support students with ADHD in the classroom
Communication tips for working with parents and carers
Ideal for teachers supporting diagnosed or undiagnosed students with ADHD.
3. Reframing Behaviour

Go beyond behaviour charts and token systems.
In this workshop, we unpack:
The difference between behaviour and communication
How sensory needs, anxiety, executive function challenges, and trauma affect behaviour
Tools for co-regulation, prevention, and de-escalation
How to support students without using punishment or exclusion
Strengths-based, respectful approaches aligned with neuroaffirming practice
Recommended for learning support teachers, classroom teachers, and school leadership teams.