About Us
Amelia Volkerling, Co-Principal
BA, PGDip Education & Professional Development, MEdPsych, PGDipEPP MNZPS, MIEDPP, NZCER-approved Level A, B & C Assessor, registered Educational Psychologist
Educational psychology, structured literacy services, learning resource development
Amelia is a Wellington-based educational psychologist. Trained at Victoria University of Wellington, Amelia has worked in education for over a decade. She specialises in structured literacy, targeted maths interventions, and supporting those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. Amelia believes our education system should produce functional literacy skills for the vast majority and provide access to additional support for those who need it. Building the capability of educators and families to support individuals is one of her key objectives. Amelia also provides therapeutic intervention to children and adolescents in an educational setting, and consultation and training to staff in schools and private educational services.
Tim Lawther, Co-Principal
BBus, MIntRel
Policy advisory services, course development, marketing
Tim is a policy analyst and has lead on structural education reform across multiple geographies. He has overseen new policies and curricula added to national systems, development of accredited courses, and various initiatives to raise education inclusivity. He has in-depth monitoring and evaluation experience, tracking the effectiveness of education interventions, progress towards outcomes, and return on investment. Tim has extensive experience in social safeguards, advancing inclusive education, and child protection agendas. Tim has also held business development roles in the education sector promoting New Zealand’s comparative advantage to international education markets.
