Meet Our Team
Mary Grace Francis
Specialist Teacher: Multi-Sensory Literacy, Dyslexia & Dyscalculia InterventionMary 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.
Luke Bracks
Specialist Teacher: Structured Literacy, Behaviour & ASD SupportLuke 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.
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