5 Energies Team

Alexandra Culley - Director and Speech Pathologist

Alexandra Culley is a Queensland based Speech Pathologist who worked in government and private practice, before co-developing key concepts in the 5energies© approach. With extensive experience of remote and urban clients with speech, oral language and literacy delays, difficulties and disabilities, Alexandra has a reputation as a practitioner of excellence, one who values working as part of a team to assist children.

Nancy Batenburg - Director and Educator

Nancy Batenburg has been a classroom teacher in remote and urban areas of the Northern Territory since 1973. As an Early Childhood and primary classroom teacher, Nancy’s passion and expertise are in integrated programming and planning, hands-on learning using a Constructivist approach, and effective teaching and learning strategies in multi-age classrooms. A keen believer in the pivotal role of quality teachers in the lives of the children they teach, she is also a parent who appreciates the necessity of effective collaboration with key stakeholders.

 Julie Fysh- Administrative Officer

Julie Fysh is our new 5energies© office administrator, and is a fully qualified teacher aide. She brings a sese of humour, a wealth of experience in sorting out our diary and catering for the needs of clients, and an empathy of parents of children with learning delays. She has lived in the Burpengary area for a number of years, and has strong ties within the community. Julie is your first contact with 5energies, and can assist you to plan your 5energies© experience.

Melinda Werder - Occupational Therapist and Learning Consultant

Melinda Werder is a Queensland Occupational Therapist. After completing her degree, she developed an avid interest and passion for working with children and went on to complete her Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Years). With this dual qualification, she found immediate enjoyment and gratification in working as part of a professional and experienced team that has allowed her to develop and integrate her skills.

Chris Willett - Educational Psychologist and Counsellor

Chris Willett is an experienced Educational Psychologist and counsellor. Her expertise is in the development of self-esteem and effective learning behaviours. She also provides parental support and counselling.

Graeme Henry - IT Consultant

Graeme Henry has over 25 years of experience in Information Technology. Throughout his career, he has been involved in a diverse range of projects, using different technologies and platforms. He has a strong interest in developing innovative approaches and has been proactive and focused on the development of online and user-friendly resources for 5energies©.

Lisa McKay - Senior Learning Consultant

Lisa McKay is an experienced educator with a particular interest in children with Asperger Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or auditory processing difficulties. Lisa’s passion is the support of children with learning delays and difficulties. Her additional training has enabled her to develop highly effective intervention and remediation programs in literacy, numeracy, oral language and sensory- motor development. She is also a journalist with extensive experience in publications.

 Gemma Horne - Speech Pathologist and Learning Consultant

Gemma Horne is a Queensland Speech Pathologist who has developed an interest and passion in helping children with speech and language delays. She has a keen interest in a team approach to learning challenges, and has enjoyed working with the other 5energies© professionals..