Hi, I'm Jade! 👋

I'm a qualified primary teacher turned Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist, based in Melbourne’s Inner South-East.

After more than a decade in the classroom, I made the decision to step out of traditional teaching and begin my own business, Me Lab and Co, in 2019.

This allowed me to focus on providing personalised, evidence-based support to help children build strong foundations in reading, writing, and spelling in a way that’s structured, fun, and full of heart.

As an accredited MSL Specialist and Orton-Gillingham practitioner, I use evidence-based approaches grounded in the science of reading to make learning structured, supportive, and enjoyable.

I never want children to feel like reading is a chore or homework, because when learning feels like play, that’s when real progress happens.

Whizz Bean was born after I noticed a gap in the market. So many learning games are only designed for younger children, but I knew that older children still love to play. I didn’t want them to feel left out.

I wanted to create something age-respectful, engaging, and effective, a game that supports all learners without feeling too young.

I’ve worked with so many children who’ve felt defeated by reading before they’ve even had a fair chance. That’s why I created Whizz Bean: to give families, educators, and therapists a tool that feels doable, not daunting.

Backed by the science of reading, it turns structured literacy into something playful, supportive, and confidence-building.

My personal motto? It’s not about how fast children get there, but how supported they feel along the way. When children feel safe, seen, and supported, that’s when their confidence grows and learning becomes something they love.

💛 Jade xx