Mrs Catherine E.Ryan-Harris
(Head Teacher)
Staff
“I truly believe that young people are the next generation and to become purpose driven in life they need the right support, nurturing and care. I endorse that ‘Perseverance is the Key Success’ and with sheer motivation and determination those who attend the R.Y.A.N Education Academy, will leave with a good understanding of their own and others cultures / values from a spiritual, moral, social, mental and personal perspective ”
Lucy Bartley
School Counsellor
I have enjoyed supporting and encouraging children and young people with counselling for almost 15 years, working in primary schools, secondary schools, and alternate provisions. The growing relationships with different education organisations have enabled me to support the development of other children’s counsellors and create a service that reaches several schools, children and families across Birmingham, Sandwell and Walsall. Within our team we value the connections we have with each other and those that use our services.
Working with R.Y.A.N Education Academy is a privilege and allows me to partner with them in supporting young people to realise their value and abilities to achieve. Although counselling skills and theory are important in counselling work, developing a trusting and genuine relationship with each individual is so important and is central in the way I work at R.Y.A.N. Education Academy. I think it is crucial that each young person feels seen, heard and celebrated for who they are, and I love learning how to adapt to each child to ensure that they experience being valued and supported with their mental health and well-being and beyond… I also like to have fun in sessions too!
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and the Association of Christian Counsellors and Linked Professionals, and hold a Masters degree in Therapeutic Counselling & Psychotherapy (Including counselling supervision).
Joanne Bonner
(School Nurse)
Joanne Bonner works as a Community School Nurse within the Children and Families Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Her role within R.Y.A.N Education Academy necessitates a multi-disciplinary approach when engaging with Schools, children and their families – in conjunction with external agencies and professionals. Public health awareness is key to meeting the needs of children and families and requires a holistic approach to education and training, by incorporating social and emotional wellbeing strategies aimed at improving life outcomes.
Mr Leroy Ryan
(Lead Mentor)
“I have a passion for working with young people. Also helping young people who have not succeeded in mainstream education to become positive individuals and inspiring them for the future. I also want my own children i.e. twins to grow up in a better world where education is the key to success”
Mr Paul Dooley
(Learning Mentor)
“I find it rewarding working with young people. Some of these young people have emotional problems and need all the support we can give them i.e. education, social skills. Knowing that I can do something gives me good job satisfaction. Young people are our future.
Mrs Gertrude Hendrickson
(Teaching & Learning Support)
“I am compassionate about the young people, because I want them to know that the R.Y.A.N Education Academy ‘cares’ about their well-being i.e. physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally to give them ‘Hope’ for their future life.”
Mrs Denise H.Wint
(GCSE Maths Teacher/Pastoral Care/Ds)
“I believe that every young person has the ability to achieve whether it be educationally, emotionally and socially with the right support!
MRS COBBLAH
(GCSE English Lead / Academic Coach / Mental Health Lead)
“I enjoy working at the R.Y.A.N Education Academy because of their ethos. I truly believe ‘Perseverance is the Key to Success. I enjoy inspiring, motivating and teaching young people to excel in life. My passion is to see all of our young people get a second chance in their education; and become the young person they aspire to be.”
MR A. MONAIM
(Deputy Head)
Young people are our future generation and having a positive impact on their social, emotional and academic development is what motivates me to never give up on them. ‘Brighter and better rounded young people leads to a brighter future for all!’
Marion Rogerson
(Trainer)
Marion always dreamt of working with children when she was a teenager; she trained as an Occupational Therapist and has worked and lived in the Midlands since 1972. Married and with two grown up children, Marion has recently undertaken a Post Graduate Certificate in Sensory Integration with Ulster University. This has allowed her to pursue her passion of helping children and young people who have Learning Difficulties or sensory processing challenges including those with challenging behaviour.
During 2014 she and some local colleagues who have expertise in working with people with learning difficulties decided to initiate the development of a charity – their aim is help children and young people with learning difficulties by providing specialist treatment. It is expected that during 2016 the charity will become operational.
Marion has always believed passionately in “early intervention” and “investing to save.” She was herself a late developer and believes that all children should be given a true opportunity to fulfil their full potential whatever challenges they face – she is thoroughly enjoying seeing the powerful outcomes that working on a 1:1 basis using (Ayres) Sensory Integration with children and their families can achieve. In her spare time Marion runs a Brownie pack and enjoys travelling and gardening.
MISS D. FORDE
(ICT Tutor)
I enjoy working at R.Y.A.N Education academy because of the ethos that all of the staff share, they believe that every child matters and they try to remove as many barriers to learning as possible.
All of the staff compliment each other’s skill set, there is a family atmosphere within the team.
Management make sure that the team has continued professional development leading to relevant training that adapt to the needs of the students.
MR ST. JOHN
(Learning Mentor / DSL)
I enjoy working with the young people at the R.Y.A.N Education Academy and believe that all young people have amazing talents inside of them and are just waiting for that little push to unlock there true and full potential which requires good patience and one to one sessions to understand the individual and help them succeed towards their goals in life.