Hi, I’m Kirsty.

I am a specialist educator, a mother, and a late-diagnosed ADHDer.

The name Raining Minds was gifted to me by my son. To us, a "Raining Mind" perfectly captures the neurodivergent experience. It represents the constant downpour of ideas, the heavy clouds of sensory overload, and the clarity that comes when the right support finally clears the air. It is intense, it is beautiful, and it requires its own unique navigation.

From Frustration to Flourishing

Raining Minds took shape in the classroom, during years of conversations with parents, educators, and professionals, and through the not-so-quiet realisations that come when you finally shift your focus. It grew from the moment I stopped being frustrated with the system and started learning how to support neurodivergent minds to thrive—both within that system and outside of it.

For years, I navigated the education field as a classroom teacher ,early Intervention teacher, specialist teacher and a tutor. But my true "Master’s degree" began at home, navigating the ADHD and Twice-Exceptional (2e) diagnoses of my children. Following their journey eventually led me to my own ADHD diagnosis, and suddenly, the pieces of the puzzle clicked into place.

From Kitchen Tables to a Digital Corner

As I began to bridge the gap between my professional expertise and our lived family experience, I became a "pathway finder" for those around me. I found myself spending hours at kitchen tables, couches, classrooms talking about my personal and professional experiences navigating the neurodivergent landscape.

• Guiding parents through the often-confusing map of neurodivergent support and pathways.

• Collaborating with educators, tutors, and coaches to help students thrive—not just in the classroom, but on the sports field and in social settings.

• Advocating in meetings, using my "triple-lens" (Teacher/Parent/ADHDer) to speak a language the system understands.

I realized that while I was helping the people in my immediate circle, the need was much larger. We live in an exhausting world, and I don’t want to be another voice adding to that noise. I want Raining Minds to be the place you come to when you need to feel heard, understood, and equipped.

My Mission

This is an extension of my little corner of the world. It is a space where parents and educationalists can access the knowledge and resources they need, exactly when they need them—whether that’s for school, the workplace, or navigating the weekend.

My children have been my greatest teachers, and Raining Minds is my way of sharing the lessons they—and my years in the field—have taught me.

I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Let’s make the world a better place for the neurodivergent population, one conversation at a time.

My Mission

This isn't just about surviving school; it’s about thriving in life. Whether it’s navigating a workplace, a social situation, or a Saturday morning game, I’m here to help you understand the why behind the struggle and provide the how for the solution.

My children have been my greatest teachers, and Raining Minds is my way of sharing the lessons they—and my years in the field—have taught me.