I am a freelance writer from Australia, with a background in teaching teenagers with special learning needs and disabilities. I have worked with young people with physical, intellectual, sensory and learning disabilties. I work mainly as an educational writer, specialising in literacy, numeracy and general and workplace communication skills. I am the author of 12 teacher resource books which support teachers working with children in primary and secondary classrooms, as well as those in alternative education settings.
I have a Masters in Special Education, a degree in Secondary Physical Education and English, as well as Workplace training qualifications.
I have worked in special education settings with chidlren with severe and multiple disabilities. I have coordinated a region wide respite program for families of people with a disability. I have taught in post secondary education in Australia with young people experiencing problems maintaining a successful school placement.