What Makes Me Qualified to Do This?
What Makes Me Qualified to Do This (It’s Probably Not What You’re Expecting) When people hear that I create educational resources, they often ask whether I used to be a teacher. The answer is yes, but probably not in the way most people imagine. I have taught psychology in further education, and I have taught maths and English in alternative settings, working with young people who had not thrived in mainstream school. I have also worked in forensic mental health, supporting people navigating complex trauma, disconnection, and systems that were not built with them in mind. Across all of those spaces, classrooms, crisis settings, and secure environments, I noticed the same pattern again and again. People shut down when they do not feel safe. Pressure creates panic, not progress. Confidence and connection are not extras. They are the foundation learning is built on. I Also Know What It Is Like to Be That Learner I did not leave school early. I just barely went. I avoide...