At The Dyslexia Hub we do things a little differently. As advocates of inclusion and diversity, we appreciate that one size does not fit all. This applies equally to everyone - even the members of our team! So whilst we have come together as professionals to collaborate, share our knowledge & expertise, and fight for a common cause, we all still operate as private practitioners.
Listed below everyone's profile is a brief description of the services that they offer, their availability and their contact details.
Start by getting in touch with the member of our team who best meets your current needs.
For those who are unsure what it is that they need (we've all been there!), we recommend that you book an initial parent support session with Hub Director, Amanda, to devise a plan of attack.
Amanda Kranz
Director - The Dyslexia Hub
Specialist Educator
Amanda is a qualified special education and secondary school teacher with 15 years classroom experience. She has worked in both the Government and the Catholic sectors in various teaching and leadership positions.
Amanda has a Master’s degree in Learning Intervention (Specific Learning Difficulties) and is trained in Yoshimoto OG, Morphology & Multisensory Maths, MSL, LETRS, Talk for Writing and WVC Syntax.
As well as screening for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, Amanda offers comprehensive clinical educational assessments.
For parents either new to the world of learning differences or facing new challenges in their child’s dyslexia journey, Amanda also offers parent support and advocacy services.
Amanda provides specialist literacy and maths therapy for children, teenagers and adults with dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia and specialises in working with students aged 9+.
Amanda has a particular interest in twice-exceptionality (individuals who are gifted with learning differences) and ADHD & executive function.
Current Availability​
Parent support & advocacy
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Contact via email: kranz.amanda@gmail.com
https://www.amandakranz.com.au/
Caroline Spina
Specialist Educator
Caroline is a specialist literacy educator, trained in both Yoshimoto OG and Sounds-Write, and is committed to delivering evidence-based literacy intervention to school children of all ages.
A Linguistics major, she has more than 20 years of teaching experience and is a qualified high school teacher, specialising in English and EAL. Caroline is also currently undertaking LETRS training.
Prior to her training in literacy intervention, Caroline spent 15 years delivering academic English classes to international students at a university level, with a strong focus on reading, writing and listening skills, pronunciation and grammar. She was a teacher trainer in the EAL field throughout this time, and is an examiner for the English language test, IELTS.
Caroline is a mother of three school-aged children and is proud of having provided them with a strong foundation for their literacy journey. She is passionate about supporting other young people to navigate literacy, believing that any child can make progress with evidence-based intervention when provided with an encouraging and supportive learning environment.
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Current Availability
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* Thursday @ 10.30am (literacy support, face-to-face only)
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Contact via email:
carolinespina.literacy@gmail.com
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Tish Delaney
Great Minds
Specialist Educator
Tish, an experienced Primary and Secondary teacher, is passionate about literacy. After completing her degree in Languages/Linguistics, she worked as an EAL teacher and trainer before moving into schools. She has taught from Prep to VCE and worked as a Literacy Learning Specialist, supporting teachers in best practices for teaching literacy.
At the university level, Tish has taught Literacy, Numeracy, and Childhood Development to Bachelor of Education (Primary) students. She has trained in evidence-based programs and approaches, including Yoshimoto Orton-Gillingham, MultiLit’s MacqLit and the DET’s Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties Including Dyslexia. She also trained with Maths Australia and uses a CRA approach to support her students who need help with fundamental maths skills.
As both a mother and educator, Tish understands the challenges neurodivergent students and their families face. She specialises in dyslexia, dysgraphia, ASD, ADHD, and PDA (with a focus on cognitive and sensory overload, emotional regulation, and demand avoidance). Guided by Ross Greene’s belief that “kids do well if they can,” she fosters strong relationships to help students experience success through a strength-based, student-centred approach.
Tish also assists parents in reviewing IEPs and advocating for their children in school settings, drawing on her firsthand experience with Student Support Group meetings.
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Current Availability
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Contact via email:
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Lori O'Neill
Specialist Educator
Lori is delighted to bring her passion for supporting students to The Dyslexia Hub in 2025. Having taught Prep-Year 6 over her 20-year career in the classroom, Lori understands that strong foundations in literacy and numeracy enable students to experience success across many other areas of the curriculum. For this reason, she is dedicated to working with students to help them reach their learning goals.
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Lori has been trained in a range of evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction, including MSL, Little Learners Love Literacy, PhOrMeS, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Write to Read, The Syntax Project and 6 + 1 Traits of Writing, and she utilises a CRA approach to teaching mathematics. Lori also has a keen interest in cognitive load theory and incorporates these key principles into her sessions to maximise learning.
As both a mother of two children and a teacher, Lori is known for her calm and gentle approach. She draws on the Berry Street Educational Model to build positive and trusting relationships with each of her students. Lori is devoted to ensuring that her lessons are immersive, engaging and responsive to the student in front of her.
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Current Availability
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* Tuesday @ 9.30am, 10.30am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm
* Thursday @ 3.30pm
All sessions are face-to-face only.​
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Contact via email:
lori.oneill.educator@gmail.com
Melissa Boyden
Inclusive Ed.
Specialist Educator
Melissa is a passionate educator with a strong commitment to inclusive education. Since beginning her career in 2008, she has worked across diverse age groups and educational settings, always guided by evidence-based practices rooted in the Science of Learning and the Science of Reading. Melissa’s core mission is to ensure all students have access to high-quality, inclusive education that is both research-driven and tailored to individual needs.
Melissa’s career began in primary school settings, where she provided education to students from culturally diverse backgrounds, fostering an understanding of the importance of inclusivity and culturally responsive teaching. Melissa later worked with adolescents and young adults in an alternative school setting, deepening her understanding of how trauma impacts learning and refining her skills in trauma-informed teaching.
In leadership roles as a Learning Specialist and Inclusion Leader, Melissa developed and implemented programs to support students at various levels, advocating for inclusive practices and ensuring that students with learning difficulties received the necessary support. She is trained in evidence-based programs like Sounds-Write and The Writing Revolution, and employs a multisensory approach to teaching math that incorporates a concrete, representational, and abstract instructional sequence, ensuring that students have a well-rounded understanding of mathematical concepts.
Melissa’s unwavering dedication to inclusive education continues to drive her work, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
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Current Availability
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* Tuesday @ 10.30am, 11.30 & 12.30/1.00pm
* Thursday @ 11.00am, 12.00pm & 1.00pm
All sessions are face-to-face only.​
Contact via email:
inclusive.ed.6@gmail.com
Fabiola Miranda
Specialist Educator
Fabiola is an experienced educator, passionate about helping students to become proficient readers and confident mathematicians. She believes every child deserves access to high-quality instruction tailored to their individual needs, and she is committed to providing her students with the support and resources necessary to succeed.
In her 12 years in education, Fabiola has worked as a primary school classroom teacher, a literacy teacher and a private tutor. She embraces ongoing professional development and has trained in MiniLit, MacqLit, InitiaLit and Spell-It by MultiLit. She has also completed La Trobe University's Science of Language and Reading Intermediate Course and Yoshimoto OG Advanced Morphology training.
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She highlights the importance of fostering compassionate relationships with her students and tailoring her lessons to the unique learning needs of each child. She employs systematic and explicit teaching methods to build students' confidence and help them develop essential maths, reading, spelling and writing skills. She integrates multisensory techniques and engaging activities into her lessons to make learning more effective and enjoyable.
Current Availability
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* Monday @ 3.30pm
* Thursday @ 11.30am, 2.30pm & 4.30pm
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All sessions are face-to-face only.​
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Contact via email:
fabiolamiranda.ed@gmail.com
Anne Glynn
Anne Glynn Literacy
Specialist Educator
Anne has more than 35 years’ experience as a language teacher, having taught French and Indonesian at secondary level in both Government and private schools over that time. Anne was also part of the pastoral leadership team as a Head of House for 15 years and understands the importance of taking a holistic approach to the wellbeing of students.
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Anne has always been passionate about language and literacy, and has found a systematic, structured presentation of material to be the most effective approach for students, but especially for those who struggle with language, be it a foreign language or their own.
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Anne has a particular interest in dyslexia and other learning difficulties that affect literacy outcomes. In recent years she has keenly embraced the Science of Reading and is trained in Yoshimoto OG and Morphology, MSL, LETRS, WVC Syntax and Structured Word Enquiry. Anne provides one-on-one evidence-based literacy intervention to students of all ages.
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Current Availability
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Contact via email:
anne.glynn20@gmail.com