The Reality Shock of Teaching…
Wish there was practical support made specifically for your role?
Want reassurance that what you’re experiencing is normal?
Just too many educators — es pecially preservice teachers, graduators relief teachers, and support staff — feel isolated, unsure, or unsupported.
Education can be challenging, and formal PD doesn’t always meet the real, day-to-day needs of people in classrooms.
This is a space for connection, shared wisdom, and honest conversations — so educators don’t feel like they have to figure everything out alone.
You will find a collabration of real experienced teachers and resources aimed to support.
Why Teaching That Connects is Different
Each of the resources is created;
Grounded in real classrooms
Not an idealised theory. Not corporate PD. Everything shared here is designed to be used tomorrow, not someday.Emotionally aware, not emotionally heavy
We support teacher wellbeingTrauma-aware and developmentally informed
Behaviour is understood as communication, shaped by the environment, experience, and the nervous system.Supportive, not performative
Learning here feels more like a trusted staffroom conversation than a formal training session.
I work at the intersection of teaching, child development, and emotional wellbeing — shaped by my own experience as a first-year teacher who cared deeply but often felt overwhelmed and underprepared.
In those early years, I wanted calm, connected classrooms but quickly realised that behaviour management alone wasn’t enough. I needed a deeper understanding of child development, emotional regulation, and the role of relationships in learning — for my students and for myself.
With over 13 years’ experience in education, I now support teachers in moving beyond behaviour management toward understanding, regulation, and connection.
As a registered counsellor, I help parents better understand their child’s emotions, respond more calmly, and build stronger, more connected relationships at home.
I am a mum of two non-stop kids, wife and a lover of good coffee and dancing.
Quick FREE Practical Guides
Short, Practical Guides that you can read in minutes and use straight away in the classroom
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A Survival Guide for the classroom: Guide and Workbook
Ever walked into a classroom unsure of what you’re walking into?
Short on time, under pressure, and expected to manage behaviour, learning, and relationships all at once?
Our practical guides are designed for graduate teachers, relief teacherswho need clear, classroom-ready strategies they can use immediately — without overwhelm
Teaching that Connects
Practical learning for real classrooms — where behaviour, regulation, and relationships matter.
Contact Us
Not sure which resource will best support you in the classroom?
Happy to help.
Whether you’re a graduate teacher, relief teacher, education support staff member, or parent, you can contact us with questions about our guides, courses, or workshops. We’re here to offer clear, supportive guidance so you can choose what’s right for you.