Testimonials

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"We had an incredible trainer, she is so knowledgeable. She made all 5 days of training entertaining, informative and interactive! Absolutely incredible!"

" It has been such an insightful week and I’m really looking forward to implementing this approach at DCE! You have really inspired me with your knowledge. Thanks again for all your time and for putting your all into this week."

"Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and understanding with us over our 5 days of Yoshimoto O-G Basic training. I really loved the way you always brought our thinking back to Ron’s reason for developing this way of thinking and learning. I certainly got the feeling that it was difficult for Ron to trust other teachers deliver his ‘baby’ with fidelity.

If I could talk to Ron I would thank him for trusting you to deliver his work. Your teaching started with the heart and reason but always referred back to research and then returned to thinking about the learners and teachers and how we might make it work in our context.

Thank for showing us how we can apply Ron’s planning and understandings to whole class situations as well as small groups and individuals. This is the best learning I have ever had the privilege of participating in. I know this is just the beginning of the journey for me, but I thank you for starting me along it on such a solid path."

"Huge thank you for the way you presented the course content in such a clear, logical and inspiring way. It all makes so much sense!

I appreciated your highly professional and engaging way of communicating- making it easy to ask questions along the way without feeling awkward or intimidated."

"This is literally the best PD I have ever done. The trainer is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable. Her manner is kind and so approachable. My students will all benefit."

"I never thought that I could learn so much in such a short amount of time and I am so glad I had the opportunity to complete this Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham Basic training.

The presenter was amazing with a wealth of knowledge and the training was very practical from a teaching perspective as it demonstrated how the O-G Approach can be used at a whole class level, small groups and in a one on one situation.

I am looking forward to implementing the  skills taught to me and as I become more confident in applying the O-G Approach I can have some other staff come and observe and see how it works, and the benefits of teaching this way.

This opportunity could not have come at a better time."

“Kate was very engaging and positive during our 5 day course. The hands-on activities and dedicated days to lesson palling gave me the confidence to complete our final 5th day lesson plan activity. Our trainer was always eager and happy to answer questions at any time even before the session, during lunch and after. Full of knowledge and passionate in every way! Thank you so much!. ” 

Nat Mark-Simpson

“Absolutely loved every day this week. It was super positive, offering so many areas for opportunity and growth. Thank you for confirming that we are on the right track, offering guidance, support in areas for growth. Thank you for helping me support our future learners. I feel very positive and hopeful for our future generations. We are, as a team, making a difference. Thank you for leading the change in a supportive, meaningful way.” 

Melissa

  “Looking forward to using OG school wide. Finally I feel like I have learnt an approach which will make a difference to all the children in my grade, not just a select few..” 

Peta

“How true it is….you don’t know what you don’t know! When you know more, you can teach more. Can’t wait to start.”

Helen

“Thank you, Kate, for the most engaging, fun, interesting, practical and hands-on professional learning experience I’ve attended in my 15+ years of being a classroom teacher. I have learned so much myself, and I can’t wait to share this amazing knowledge with my students and see the growth in confidence, skills and abilities. I never knew how much I knew - but didn’t know why I knew it, or how to teach it. I’ve had so many “a-ha” moments in the past 5 days, and it has been so nice to switch my brain to something so interesting, relevant and engaging!.” 

Kassie Papuga

“This whole week has been brilliant. Growing up I was always that kid who struggled then began to hate spelling and reading. Now being a teacher, my aim is to make a difference for kids like me. The enthusiasm and passion you have is contagious and I cannot wait to apply this at X College. Thank you.” 

Elena