Meet Our Sunshine Coast Team

Mary Grace Francis — Mons, QLD

Specialist Teacher:

Multi-Sensory Literacy, Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Intervention

Mary Grace Francis founded Sunshine Coast Learning Support after almost 20 years teaching across the United States and Australia, including Darwin, New South Wales and Queensland, working with Indigenous Australian students, asylum seekers, and learners in government special-needs and independent schools.

She holds a Master of Education and an Education Specialist degree in Teaching and Learning, is ESOL- and Gifted-certified, and is an Endorsed Member of the SPELD Specialist Teacher Network and an Orton-Gillingham and UFLI Instructor, with specialised training in multi-sensory, evidence-based methods for dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and autism support.

But what drives Mary Grace most is simple: helping every child grow in confidence and ability, especially in reading, writing and mathematics.

Mary Grace Francis, Specialist Teacher, Sunshine Coast Learning Support

Luke Bracks — Warana, QLD

Specialist Teacher:

Structured Literacy, Behaviour & ASD Support

Luke Bracks brings three decades of education experience to Sunshine Coast Learning Support, having worked as a teacher, learning support coordinator, and school leader across seven independent schools.

He holds qualifications in Education, Special Education, Gifted Education, and School Leadership, with specialised training in MultiLit, Spalding, Orton-Gillingham, behaviour management, and ASD. His work has earned national recognition, including the NSW 2019 PALS Anne Kennedy Award.

But what drives Luke most is simple: seeing every child thrive through warm, trusted relationships with students and families.

Luke Bracks, Specialist Teacher, Sunshine Coast Learning Support

Why Choose Us?

Proven Results: Multi-sensory methods combined with intensive, focused sessions lead to measurable academic improvement

Adaptive: Provide tailored lessons to suit your child’s unique needs and learning style

Innovative: Incorporate cutting-edge technology to enhance support sessions further

Curious: Continually expanding knowledge of complementary fields such as occupational and speech therapy to support neurodivergent learners, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyscalculia

  • A: Mary Grace Francis and Luke Bracks provide individualised specialist teaching support for students who need additional help with reading, writing, spelling and mathematics.

    Together, they bring decades of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs, including ADHD, ASD, dyslexia and dyscalculia.

    Based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Luke brings three decades of experience in education, including roles as a teacher, learning support coordinator and school leader. He has training in MultiLit, Spalding, Orton-Gillingham, behaviour management and ASD, and draws on this experience to provide structured, targeted support tailored to each student’s individual needs.

    Mary Grace has extensive experience working both overseas and across Australia. She specialises in multisensory learning and is trained to deliver programs including UFLI, Orton-Gillingham and Numicon Mathematics Intervention. Her approach is designed to help students who may find aspects of the traditional classroom challenging by providing engaging, explicit and individualised learning support.

  • Mary Grace and Luke find face-to-face instruction more effective for most students—particularly those with additional learning needs—because of the multi-sensory, hands-on nature of their teaching. Some students may be able to attend online sessions.

    For online sessions, families may need to purchase specific hands-on materials for the student to use during lessons. Depending on the student’s age, learning needs, and level of independence, a parent or caregiver may also need to be present to provide support and act as a learning coach during the session.

    Every student is different, and online learning will not suit everyone. Mary Grace and Luke are happy to discuss each student’s individual needs and determine whether online instruction is likely to be a good fit.

  • Mary Grace and Luke work in person with students across Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, offering convenient locations for families throughout the region.

    Mary Grace is based in Mons, making her conveniently located for families in and around Buderim, Mountain Creek, Sippy Downs and Woombye.

    Luke works from Warana, providing a convenient option for families in Caloundra, Meridan Plains, Maroochydore, Buddina and surrounding areas.

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