ANGELA HIGGS

Chair

I am a Specialist Teacher/Assessor and have had a private practice for a number of years.  Chair of South Hants PATOSS (for Teachers) for 8 years until about 5 years ago, I look forward to the post of Chair of HDA (for parents) as a new and exciting challenge.

JANE GAUDIE

Vice Chair

Jane is a Specialist Teacher and was Principal of Chiltern Tutorial for many years. She has been persuaded to remain on the Committee as Vice Chair.

SARAH EVANS

Committee Member

I am a mum of two girls aged 15 and 12. My 12 year old daughter has a diagnosis of Dyslexia .I am passionate about supporting my girls, learning. Working as an administrator, I have recently joined HDA and look forward to bringing all my skills to a new area.

JAN CUERDEN

Committee Member

Having worked as a teacher across the age ranges with the young and not quite so young with a variety of needs for over twenty years,  I now assess for SPLDs.

SUE MCKENNA

Treasurer

Sue  has worked as a Specialist Teacher in Higher Education for some years, did a marathon stint as Chair of HDA for 10 years and can’t keep away. She is now Treasurer.

MAVIS KERRIGAN

Committee Member

Mavis has been a Special Needs Tutor and Author for a number of years. Currently she advises on Self-esteem and reading and spelling with dyslexic students

HELEN BEESLEY

Committee Member

Helen is a Specialist Teacher Assessor, Principal of Test Valley Tutors with expertise in Maths Study Skills and Dyslexic EAL

JACKY GURNEY

Committee Member

Jacky Gurney B.Ed Dip.RSA SpLD is Editor of the HDA newsletter. (Ideas and articles welcome). Jacky enjoys tutoring children aged 3-11 in English and she runs the School Skills Club.

JULIA BARBER

Committee Member

Julia is a Specialist Tutor in Lymington working with Primary and Secondary pupils working both a local school and from home. Supporting learners with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Study Skills and other learning difficulties