Recently Matt sat down with Andy Barden of Think Unconventional on his podcast. They talk about Matt journey with dyslexia from his early years of worrying about judgment a radical, through to getting a degree in his early 30’s and now working as a design engineer and setting up this website.
Episode 55 – Jo Rees: Juggling Teaching, Motherhood, and Dyslexia Support
In Episode 55 of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, host Matt engages in a conversation with Jo Rees, the founder of Another Way Round Dyslexia Support. With over two decades of experience as a primary school teacher and a background as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Jo shares her personal journey of discovering her own dyslexia while working as a teacher. She opens up about the challenges she faced and the strategies she implemented to overcome them.
Jo also discusses the profound impact of dyslexia on her postnatal depression and how she found her own path of self-discovery. As a mother of three children with dyslexia, Jo provides valuable insights into balancing motherhood and a teaching career, making career changes to accommodate her family’s needs.
The episode dives deep into Jo’s son’s journey with dyslexia, exploring strategies to help him stay focused and find his moment. Jo shares her experiences supporting her two daughters’ education, highlighting the differences compared to her son’s journey. Additionally, Jo talks about establishing her own business, Another Way Round Dyslexia Support, and her surprising success on TikTok.
Don’t miss this enlightening episode where Jo Rees offers a wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes, empowering individuals with dyslexia and providing invaluable support for parents and adults.
