I created Learning with Leah because in my previous roles as a primary school teacher and a specialist education consultant, I noticed many parents and teachers struggling to understand how to support the children in their lives, especially ones experiencing learning difficulties. 

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Many people do not understand the importance of high-quality, evidence-based instruction and programs or the impact they can have on student learning outcomes. I know, because I was one of them. When I began teaching at a school that adopted teaching techniques backed by science and research, I very quickly learned what best practice looked like.

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Having lived it myself, I can empathise deeply with teachers starting on this learning journey because I understand how difficult and overwhelming working through the literature, adjusting teaching instruction, and adopting new practices can be. I also know how rewarding this change can be for students and teachers alike. 

 

As a result of all of this, I am a passionate advocate for and practitioner of high quality, evidence-based instructional programs. I have seen first hand the excellent outcomes they deliver and know that with the right instruction, all students can and do succeed.