Rico Gomez
Rico is the director of NeuroFit and co-founder of the NeuroFit Foundation. His background and experience is in psychology, counselling, cognitive neuroscience, pastoral care and youth work.
NeuroFIT will deepen Teacher Aides’ understanding of Neurodiversity through
developing meaningful ways to respect, support and reduce barriers for
neurodiverse learners. In addition, NeuroFIT will equip Teacher Aides to bring out
the best in all students, through creating tailored environments to engage and
support any neurodiverse learner.
Grounded in recent international research, including research from the McGill
Centre for Research in Neuroscience, you will come away equipped with:
Keys to understand and reducing barriers for neurodiverse learners.
Tools to enable neurodiverse learners to participate, achieve and thrive as
individuals.
Evidence based practices to support neurodiverse learners’ behaviours and
wellbeing.
Strategies for building inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Plus:
Delicious food and quality coffee at our in-person events.
Prizes and resources.
Face-to-face access at our in person events to the team of subject experts in
behaviour management, student engagement, neurodiversity and
achievement.
A network and professional community to support Teacher Aides.
$250 Cash Give-a-way at each event!
Following the one-day workshop, participants will receive the online component of
the NeuroFIT course; consisting of four self-paced modules [videos] plus two
bonus extras! These will be sent out weekly over 4 weeks, upon completion of the
in-person course and will include some of the slides from the event and a link to
our feedback form.
A graduating NeuroFIT certificate will be issued to participants following
completion of course.
We look forward to equipping you as a NeuroFIT 2.0 Teacher Aide!
Rico is the director of NeuroFit and co-founder of the NeuroFit Foundation. His background and experience is in psychology, counselling, cognitive neuroscience, pastoral care and youth work.
As a seasoned education leader with over two decades of experience, Bex Rose is dedicated to empowering educators to embrace the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. With a keen understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by AI, Bex has established herself as a passionate facilitator and mentor in the field.
Beyond her expertise in AI, in her role as Head of Impact at Growth Culture, Bex is also a seasoned leadership facilitator. She has a proven track record of guiding educational leaders to develop their skills, unlock their potential, and drive positive change within their institutions. With her passion for education and her commitment to lifelong learning, Bex is a driving force in shaping the future of education in New Zealand.
Marshall has a background as a principal, community leader and keynote speaker, Marshall’s role as Director at the Growth Culture Leadership Academy perfectly combines his incredible ability to inspire educators, with his strengths in leadership, coaching and mentoring.
Marshall and his wife are also deeply committed to global impact. Currently, they are pioneering community transformation projects in Australia, Uganda, Fiji and New Zealand in partnership with several charitable organisations including the Strengths Foundation and World Vision.
Cost: $195 ex GST
We look forward to equipping you as a NeuroFIT Teacher Aide!
