114 - A conversation with Kirstin Coughtrie of Gaia Learning

A conversation with Kirstin of Gaia Learning sharing her experience in supporting and mentoring neurodivergent learners.

Kirstin shares how in her organisation they have been leveraging technology to create a nurturing and caring community of learners in an online school. 

With a personalised approach Gaia Learning supports students and parents around the world. A chance to discuss the challenges and opportunities of her work and community.

About Kirstin Coughtrie

Navigating the educational landscape with neurodiversity isn't something you learn from textbooks. Kirstin Coughtrie, who received an ADHD diagnosis later in life while investigating an AuDHD diagnosis for her son, knows this firsthand. She founded Gaia Learning in 2019 when mainstream schooling wasn't working for her family. Gaia Learning is the first online school to be given the ADHD Friendly School Award by the ADHD Foundation and supports neurodivergent learners aged 8-16 in partnership with schools, Local Authorities and home educating parents. Kirstin is a qualified teacher, ADHD Coach, mum of 3 neurospicy tweens and Ambassador for Teaching the SDGs.

Kirstin Coughtrie on Social Media

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gaialearning 
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gaialearning 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnwithgaia 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaialearningonline/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaialearning/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstin/ 

Resources
Website
www.gaialearning.co.uk 

Gaia Learning Academy - Teacher Training
https://library.gaialearning.co.uk/s/store/courses/Gaia%20Learning%20Academy 

Gaialytics software for schools
https://www.gaialytics.tech/ 

EIGER Standing Desk
https://eigerstandingdesks.com/ 

John Mikton on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton
Web: beyonddigital.org

Dan Taylor on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt
Web: www.appsevents.com

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