Danette is a lifelong learner, achieving academic success through grit and determination. Not afraid to make career choices in many and varied industries she has a depth of lived experiences. As a Mum however it was the biggest surprise when no matter how hard her son tried he couldn’t get the hang of reading. Full of big ideas and big stories, he couldn’t write them down.
She explains how much of a relief it was to find the Davis methods and experience first-hand the transformational effect two of the Davis programs - Concepts for Life and Dyslexia - had for her son and the whole family, in learning and in life.
This journey was the motivation to set up her business MAPS Learning (Moving At Pace to Success) as a facilitator in all the Davis methods and also become a presenter of the parents course. Danette says, “The beauty of the Davis methods is in their simplicity and foundation of certainty – a client is not pushed by any required time or activity to move on, success is achieved at the clients pace”. By customising each program to the client’s particular interests and goals, the art of facilitation is put into place by Danette to ensure motivation and engagement.
Based in rural North Canterbury, New Zealand, Danette is passionate to bring the Davis methods to her community and has a proven record with ‘country kids’. Her business has extended to service Christchurch, and she has also travelled to clients around the South Island. A keen traveler she is always keen to support people in any location.
Danette always loves the opportunity to listen to your story, the challenges and the things that are amazing about you or your loved one. She says, “I hear you, I know you, I have been you and together we can determine the very best solution for you or your loved one. We all want to achieve at this crazy thing called life and learning. All I can do is assure you that change WILL happen, at your pace, and lead to the success you are seeking, or maybe have only ever dreamed of”.
Licensed to provide:
Licensed since: October 27, 2018
Certifications:
Travel: I am willing to travel to clients
Online services: I only coach in person
Delivery Languages: EnglishEnglish
"We observed an immediate positive impact from the Davis Dyslexia Programme on our son's letter recognition skills. Additionally, we participated in the autism program. While the changes took longer to manifest, they ultimately did occur, resulting in a significant transformation in his outlook on life. He truly began to come out of his shell, so to speak. Danette's patient approach to the programme played a crucial role in making the process successful".
Mother of 16 year old.Davis Mastery for Dyslexia & Davis Autism Approach Programs
“I am aware of S’s dyslexia. At present, we are not doing anything in class that he is not managing. He is very diligent and works very hard - I check in with him frequently during lessons to make sure all is well! He seems pretty settled and is proactive at ensuring he understands everything.”
English teacher of client starting Year 9. Davis Mastery for Dyslexia Program
“I never thought we would have the ‘problem’ of seeing our daughter’s bedroom light on late at night as she ‘just finishes her book’”
Father of client Davis Mastery for Dyslexia Program
“I am really surprised how well my son is doing with me helping him with his work. He is handling his frustrations much better (not perfectly), but much better than he used to and at least he can tell me he is having a confusion. So, Thank you, thank you thankyou!!”
Mother of client Davis Mastery for Attention Program
“It's like Danette knows magic, and she is teaching me the spell to be able to read”
Client Davis Mastery for Dyslexia Program
