Meet Janette – Literacy Specialist & Learning Advocate

Hi, I’m Janette – passionate educator, mum, and lover of all things literacy.

With over 20 years of experience as a primary school teacher and leader in Literacy and Learner Diversity, I’ve dedicated my career to helping children become confident, capable readers and writers. I believe every child can succeed when given the right tools, clear guidance, and a nurturing environment.

I am a qualified Sounds-Write practitioner, using this ‘gold-standard’ evidence-based, systematic program to help children develop strong, confident reading and spelling skills. I am passionate about multi-sensory, hands-on learning—when children are given opportunities to see it, say it, read it, move it, and write it, they are given more chances to succeed. I have an accredited membership with the Australian Dyslexia Association.

At the heart of my teaching is a love of structured synthetic phonics and the science of how the brain learns. I specialise in breaking learning down into achievable, meaningful steps using explicit strategies that truly work, especially for those who learn a little differently. My sessions are hands-on, engaging, and always child-centred, helping children experience both progress and enjoyment.

I’m also proud to be:
📚 A lifelong reader who still gets swept away in a good picture storybook
🎨 A craft lover who believes creativity belongs in every classroom
🇦🇺 A fan of the incredible Alison Lester—my favourite Australian author and illustrator

Through Coded Pathways, I get to combine my experience, evidence-based knowledge, and deep care for children into meaningful, individualised literacy support.

Thanks for being here—it’s a joy to share this journey with you. 💚
Let’s crack the code to reading success together!