When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower
Our schools are full of capable, caring teachers, but the structure they work within was built for sameness, not difference. I support parents by working with teachers to uncover what’s getting in the way of learning and what practical classroom changes can unlock progress and make the biggest difference.
We work to build a bridge between how your child learns best and what the classroom is offering.
If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn


My name is Katrina Siegel.
I’m a Parent–Teacher Liaison, Advocacy Coach, and mother of three with a Bachelor of Communications and a Master’s in Teaching.
With over a decade of experience in classrooms, Learning Support, and one-on-one settings, I’ve seen again and again: progress begins with connection and deepens when the environment shifts to meet the child. I support parents by collaborating with teachers to better understand what’s getting in the way and what adjustments in the classroom will make the biggest difference. My role is to hold the thread, gently but firmly, so that children who have been struggling don’t just get through school, they begin to thrive in it.
My Mission
At the heart of my work is a deep belief that no child should grow up believing they’re ‘bad at school' simply because the system was designed before we understood how children learn best. I care fiercely about stopping that belief before it takes hold. In this work, we give teachers tools and anchors to notice the child, and to reflect on small moments of growth, effort, or connection. That act alone changes how teachers follow through. Not because someone told them to, but because they’ve seen something worth continuing. We’ll unpack your child's learning environment, decode what might be underneath their behaviour, and explore gentle, practical steps forward both in the classroom and at home. Whether a child isn’t thriving because of an unsupported diagnosis, a different learning style (visual, creative, emotional), because they’re gifted and feeling unchallenged or misunderstood, or if it's a quieter kind of struggle, real growth only happens when the environment shifts too. That means thoughtful changes in how teachers communicate, how the classroom is designed to support learning, and how parents are supported to respond with insight, structure, and compassion at home. Sometimes it’s a small tweak; sometimes it’s a new approach. But always, it’s about creating conditions where the child can show us what they’re capable of. We work to advocate for a willingness to shift the system around the child, rather than asking the child to keep bending to fit it.
Support Packages
Whether you're seeking clarity, partnership or full-circle support, these three packages are designed to help you move forward with your child at the centre.
- 60 min $120
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Five weeks of personalised guidance to help you advocate with clarity, confidence, and a plan.
5 weeks $1350 - 10 weeks $2700
TESTIMONIALS
"Before Katrina, I felt like I was constantly second-guessing myself and wondering if I was being too much, or not enough. She helped me understand my child's needs in a new way and gave me the confidence to advocate without guilt. For the first time, the classroom feels like a place where my child is understood, not just managed. The relief of not carrying it all alone has been enormous.”
Parent of a Year 3 student
“Katrina helped me see one of my students through a new lens. We made small changes with approaches I could realistically implement. They had a huge impact. I feel like I have a better relationship with that child now and I’m seeing progress that I never expected I would”
Stage 2 Classroom Teacher
“I’ve referred many families to Katrina because her work bridges the gap between diagnosis and daily school life. She advocates with insight, empathy, and practicality, helping both parents and teachers shift their lens, adjust the environment, and build real connection around the child. She brings systems-thinking with a profoundly human touch.”
Psychologist