Introducing OLT Star Tutor
We're thrilled to feature Heather Sippel as the latest OLT Australia Star Tutor. With 60 cohorts delivered and an outstanding 99.4% pass rate, Heather's exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to educational excellence make her the perfect fit for Star Tutor status.
Heather's remarkable journey with OLT began in 2012 as a tutor in New South Wales, Department of Education, and her impressive track record speaks for itself:
- Over 500 participants guided with passion and expertise through the NSW Department of Education
- 99.4% pass rate consistently achieved - with an incredible 497 participants successfully completing their courses
- 12+ years of continuous service, tutoring courses every single year since 2012
- 6 cohorts delivered in her very first year, setting the standard for excellence from day one
Heather embodies everything we value at OLT - expertise, dedication, and genuine care for learner success. Heather doesn't just deliver courses; she creates transformative learning experiences that participants carry with them throughout their careers.
Heather has been a highly successful and engaged OLT for the NSW dept of education for many years. She embodies everything that participants need in a tutor- expert knowledge, a highly supporting style and a warm and kind approach. Heather has made a massive impact on so many teachers, leaders, support staff and students through her OLT tutoring.
– Trish Rymer | Education Consultant - OLT Australia
When asked about her incredible journey, Heather reflects on the meaningful impact of her work:
It has been such a wonderful experience to be an OLT tutor. I have always had such a passion for working with students with disability and helping them to achieve their highest potential. The OLT courses provide an avenue for doing just this, so when the opportunity presented itself to become an OLT tutor, I embraced it with open arms.
I love the face-to-face sessions with the participants. There have been so many memorable experiences of interactive discussions which have become an integral part of their learning experience.
It has been such a privilege to work with so many dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and support staff over the years. I believe through the OLT courses; we together have made a real difference in the lives of hundreds of neurodiverse students.
– Heather Sippel | OLT Tutor
Jenny Harrison (Disability Coordinator) added:
Heather has been an extraordinary tutor over the years. She has facilitated every cohort with dedication and a high standard of professionalism. Her deep knowledge and commitment to improving support for students with disability have been an asset, not only to the delivery of OLT courses, but to the NSW Department of Education. Thank you Heather for the difference you have made to hundreds of teachers and their students.
– Jenny Harrison | Disability Coordinator | NSW Department of Education
We'd like to recognise her outstanding efforts and thank her for over a decade of dedication to improving outcomes for teachers and the students they support and teach.
We're incredibly proud to name Heather an OLT Star Tutor.
Congratulations, Heather, on this well-deserved recognition as our Star Tutor, and thank you for 12 incredible years of service!