By Fiona
Hi, I'm Fiona Kearnan. I am a passionate educator and have a particular interest in helping students with ADHD, and their teachers. I have been researching the impacts of ADHD on student behaviour and learning for over 30 years. I studied primary teaching at The University of Melbourne, obtained special education qualifications at Deakin University, and completed my Master of Education at Monash University.
I have taught in primary, secondary and special education settings. I held the role of Head of Teaching and Learning in a P-12 College in Melbourne prior to becoming one of Australia's first Arrowsmith Program teachers.
My passion, understanding and experience of ADHD enable me to empower teachers to 'flick the switch' and assist students with this neurological condition to reach their potential.
I am the author of 'Flicking the Switch: Reaching and Teaching Students with ADHD' on Amazon, and also provide professional development for teachers, helping them to better understand their ADHD students and to equip them to support their students with ADHD to thrive at school and reach their potential.
I am an avid reader and a professional photographer. I enjoy cooking and am a keen traveler. My husband, Matthew, and I have two adult children and we reside in Melbourne, Australia. You can follow me on Facebook or Instagram.
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