About Learn by Heart

Learn by Heart understands the disabilities and situations that can impact a child's learning, and the pressure that they can place on parents and families.

We build the foundations that allow students to reach their potential, and families, schools and individuals to navigate challenges with confidence.

We lead from the heart, and we are experts in education.

We know schools and classrooms - the complexities, the pressures, the practicalities. We work WITH schools to help them help your child.

Chelle Robertson

Founder and Lead Educator

I believe that education is most powerful when it nurtures the whole child — their mind, body, emotions, and spirit. My journey into holistic education has been shaped by a diverse life path that blends family, business, health, and teaching.

As a mother of three adult children, I understand the importance of patience, creativity, and adaptability in supporting growth and learning.

My Journey to Learn by Heart

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Primary plus Secondary English)

University of Newcastle, 2014

Teaching Experience:

10 years - classroom teaching, Learning Support Team Coordinator (family liaison, allied health liaison, NDIS therapies, Out of Home Care, funding and placement applications, behaviour and learning observations and planning, supporting classroom teachers, NCCD coordination, funding review meetings) , intervention teacher, Learning and Support Teacher.

NESA Accreditation - Proficient/Maintenance

Professional Learning:

Positive Partnerships (Autism and Neurodivergence)

Seasons for Growth (Grief and Loss)

Trauma-Informed Practice

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Connecting to Country (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives)

Visible Learning

Extra-curricular:

Social skills programs, School Choir, Debating Coach, Trauma-Informed Art programs, Wellbeing programs, Environmental programs, Aboriginal Cultural programs

All within complex communities with a diverse range of student needs and challenges.

Prior to becoming an educator:

Medical Herbalist - 2004-2014 (Advanced Diploma Western Herbal Medicine, Diploma Medical Science, Diploma Iridology)
Founder Green Tea Frog - Herbal Teas and Natural Skincare 2009-2014 (Winner New Enterprise Incentive Awards, 2009)
Co-Founder - Willow Restaurant, Morpeth, 2009

What ties all of this together is my commitment to holistic education: seeing each child as a whole person, with their own story, challenges, and potential. I bring compassion, creativity, and a wealth of experience from many walks of life to my work as an educator, creating spaces where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to thrive.