Testimonials


Colleagues

Janelle is a fantastic specialist educator. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of SEN. Having worked with Janelle for nearly two years I was lucky enough to receive her advice, for interpreting and developing methods and approaches for different students. 

Janelle is a passionate educator that has a phenomenal understanding of SEN not just at a pedagogical level but at a deeper, neurological level. However, what Janelle excels at it translating this into simple terms that you can action. 

Children that get to work with Janelle will benefit from her unending enthusiasm and passion that can help each child achieve their potential! 

Ronan O'Connor

Head of English at Phorms Education

May 7, 2017

 

For those interested in one of the highest quality reading, spelling, writing, motivation, and math support services available in Europe, I recommend Janelle Alexander.

Janelle came to BBIS through a family connection and was highly recommended. The student of concern was 3 years behind in reading and spelling, had behavioral issues and had already repeated a grade level. He refused to write. This same student, after 1 year of intensive work with Janelle, is flourishing! Confidence is soaring. He is eager to answer questions in class, behavior has improved immensely and he writes willingly.

I have watched Janelle work with children and become tearful. Her expertise, advocacy, professionalism, and the beautiful emotional support of learning weary children is unparalleled. There are not many reading specialists with the combination of talents Janelle possesses.

I am also highly impressed with the program she uses among others, the Wilson Language program is well researched, delivers results and is solid. I have recommended Linda-mood Bell to families for years and to me Janelle is on par with this level of learning intervention. She is fully qualified as a special education teacher and eagerly continues to update her professional development.

Janelle is a  rare gem of specialised teachers.

 

Vivian Huizenga M.Sc.

Educational Psychologist, SUNY Albany New York

Berlin-Brandenburg International School 2019

 

 Janelle and I were colleagues here at Rome International School until her departure earlier this year. I have had many occasions to work with Janelle regarding students who have learning needs and have found her to be extremely competent in dealing with sensitive learning issues. Janelle responds to each student’s needs in a highly compassionate and understanding way and does all she can to ensure that they receive the necessary individual attention that allows them to succeed. Janelle is especially effective in working with students on a one-to-one basis, which allows her to focus on specific areas that need improvement. Janelle willingly gives her students her undivided attention, enabling students to receive the care they need.

Janelle is very well organised in her record-keeping, and she stays up-to-date with all the current trends in special education. She is very professional in offering advice to students and parents about educational testing and professional referrals. Janelle has a great sense of humour and is very personable, qualities which allow her to establish very sound relationships with her students.

 

Stephen W Orbison, PhD

High School Leader, Extended Essay Coordinator, English Department Coordinator, Rome International School 2011

 

 

Students

 

I was Janelle’s pupil from eleven to fourteen years old. When we started our journey together, I

was struggling with my dyslexia. Janelle’s unique set of teaching skills helped me turn my disadvantages into strengths. Now ten years later, as I look back, I feel grateful and privileged to have worked with her. Janelle planted a seed that in time grew and today the plant is bearing rich fruit. 

On the one hand I learned with Janelle the Wilson Reading Method, on the other Janelle taught me how to structure my thoughts and present my ideas clearly and effectively in writing. To achieve this Janelle used a whole array of multidisciplinary and multi-sensory tools. Her approach to the classroom is fun for the student, as she adapts her own teaching to the needs and interests of the pupil. She tries at every lesson to bring material that captures his or her attention, a quality that both encourages and helps the pupil develop. This care in listening is rare but paramount to creating a productive workspace where hard work and continuity are the cornerstones.
Janelle taught me to believe in myself, to be patient and not to be discouraged in the face of difficulty." 
Wilson Language Program Student 2006-2010
Poggio Imperiale School, Florence, Italy
   

"I loved working with Janelle, if I know how to spell and read it's because of Janelle. We worked together for 3 years and it helped me very much, because of my dyslexia I had major problems in school and Janelle helped me overcome my problems."

 

Wilson Language Program Student 2006-2010

International School of Florence, Florence, Italy