Ruth has been involved in supporting students with diverse learning needs over the past thirteen years in a variety of coordinator, leader and teacher roles in the Department of Education, Tasmania. She is also a qualified paediatric occupational therapist (over 20 years in South Australia and Tasmania), with a special interest in evaluating technology options to help students access learning and build independence. Ruth enjoys exploring each child’s potential and discovering their unique motivators for learning and growing as individuals. She met Heidi Smit whilst working at Southern Support School and is delighted to be co-locating professional practices with Heidi and others at the Eastern Shore Children's Therapy Centre enjoying the beautiful mountain and water views from Bellerive, Hobart.