Finding the right people to join the team at Sensory Learning Services is critical to delivering a high quality service to our families. Our team consists of experienced teachers, pre service teachers and speech pathology students. All of our team members are highly professional educators, passionate about working with students with SLD’s and are committed to improving each students’ confidence and ability to access the curriculum.
Ella Hovell – Tutor
Hi, I’m Ella.
I grew up in Perth and went to Mount Lawley Primary School and Perth College. I completed my undergraduate in Psychology in Society and Management at the University of Western Australia. I am currently in my final year of completing a Master of Teaching (Primary) at Edith Cowan University.
In my spare time, I enjoy going to the beach, hanging out with my dog, watching mystery shows, and playing netball and softball.
Favourites:
- Food: Chocolate
- Hobbies: Baking and Travel
- Colour: Aqua
- Music Artist: P!nk
I really enjoy teaching as I enjoy building relationships with every child and watching them grow in the classroom in both confidence and ability. I love that every day is different and full of exciting activities and opportunities for l earning.
Mary Mills – Tutor
Hi, I’m Mary.
I grew up in Albany and completed a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literary Studies and Indigenous Knowledge, History and Heritage. I moved to Perth in 2023 to pursue further studies in education and am currently in my final year of completing my Master of Teaching Primary at Edith Cowan University.
In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out at the beach, spending time with my family and friends, watching movies, listening to music and reading books.
Favourites:
- Food: Italian
- Hobby: Scrapbooking
- Music Genre: Country
- Colour: Purple
I’ve always been passionate about teaching and thrive on building relationships with my students and helping them to reach their full potential. I love the ‘aha’ moments when students finally begin understanding concepts and enjoy making learning interactive and downright fun for everyone involved.
Shayla Newcombe – Teacher
Hi, I’m Shayla.
I grew up in Woodlands and have just completed my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Degree at Notre Dame University.
In my spare time I love to listen to music, dance, read, crochet and cuddle my Cavoodle, Axel.
Favourites:
- Hobbies: Reading
- Colour: Yellow
- Flower: Sunflower
- Movies: The Greatest Showman and Harry Potter
- Music artist: Taylor Swift
What I love about teaching is getting to build positive relationships with the children and getting to watch them learn, grow, develop and build self-confidence. I believe in order to build those relationships we as educators should provide children with fun and supportive learning environments that include their interests and their voices!
Rom Strack – Teacher
Hi, I’m Rom.
I grew up in Rossmoyne and attended the local primary school and Rossmoyne Senior High School. I now live in Woodlands (where my husband grew up) and we have 2 adult children.
I am an experienced primary teacher and I do relief teaching at Holy Rosary and Doubleview Primary School.
Favourites:
- Hobbies: I love to travel and visit new and exciting places. I also enjoy playing Padel and catching up with my friends for coffee and lunch.
- Colour: Pink
- Celebration: Christmas
- Food: Anything I don’t have to cook myself!!
I love teaching children and I especially love seeing the expression of joy on their faces when they finally “get it!”