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 Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial