Educating the whole child

Susie Joyce is a dyslexia and reading specialist with over 20 years of experience helping international students overcome dyslexia and other learning challenges. As the founder of Dyslexia Portugal, which serves children and adolescents in the Cascais, Sintra, and Lisbon areas, she provides personalized, evidence-based interventions, drawing on her certifications as an Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy Specialist, Wilson Reading System practitioner, and NoticeAbility instructor. Susie collaborates with a network of specialists, including occupational therapists and educational psychologists, to offer comprehensive support tailored to each student’s needs. With a background in Montessori education, she integrates principles of respect and individualized learning into her practice. An active member of the British Dyslexia Association and the International Dyslexia Association, Susie is also a sought-after public speaker, regularly presenting on dyslexia and best practices for supporting students. Through her work, she is transforming the way dyslexia is understood and supported, helping students unlock their potential and thrive.

Kelly is a dedicated learning coach with extensive experience supporting learners aged 14 to 21 across diverse educational settings, including traditional classrooms, homeschooling, and online platforms. With over 10 years of global educational experience, including co-founding a self-directed school and working with students in transition, Kelly is passionate about unlocking the potential of every student. Her mission is to foster learning independence by empowering students to take ownership of their education. Through personalized coaching sessions, Kelly assists learners in developing critical thinking skills, cultivating effective study habits, and mastering time management techniques. With a focus on nurturing a growth mindset and providing essential tools, she aims to instill the confidence and autonomy necessary for students to successfully navigate their educational journey.

After many years traveling around the world in various finance roles for General Electric, Audrey Besson Levine changed careers to become a certified life and executive coach. She practiced as an executive coach while living in Los Angeles. Returning to Europe in 2015, she completed several parenting courses including Lori Petro, Dr Shefali, Dr Markham, while studying child psychology at the Open University in the UK. She is currently completing Compassionate Inquiry therapy training designed by Gabor Mate to bring trauma release to her practice. Audrey assists parents in understanding the origins of their parenting challenges and provides guidance on how to effectively address them. She holds the belief that cultivating self-awareness and understanding our triggers is pivotal in supporting our children, and she sees the journey of healing our childhood traumas as the route to fostering our own children's well-being.