Meet The Team

Co-Founder & Director

Emma Shiers

I am a mum to two Autistic boys, we live in Nuneaton with 4 rescue cats and a rescue dog called Rex

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Co-Founder & Director

Emma Clue

I am a mum of 3 boys, 1 is Autistic, 1 has ADHD. I also have 3 grandchildren! I live in Nuneaton with my partner, Craig and our dog called Lemmy

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Senior Mentor

Jayne

I live in Bedworth. I have 3 grown up children, my middle son has ADHD and my youngest ADHD and suspected Autism. We have 4 dogs at home, Bella (14), Bruce (10), Maximus (4) and Hugo who is just 14 weeks old.

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Business Support Manager

Keeley Lowry

Hi my name is Keeley. I live in Bedworth with my husband and 2 children. When I get time I enjoy solving puzzles and reading. I love a good thriller book!! If there was one meal I had to eat everyday it would be steak and chips with a peppercorn sauce!

Specialist Coach

Mal

I'm Mal Gee and I have been a specialist  fine art wildlife photographer for 43 years! I live in Nuneaton with my wife and my rescue dog, called Bella.  I also have reptiles like snakes, lizards and poison dart frogs.  I help to look after a nature reserve and the wildlife there. My favourite animals to photograph are foxes. 

Mentor & Youth Worker

Donna

Donna is a trained counsellor and experienced youth worker. She has many talents including dressmaking 

Specialist Mentor

Craig

I live in Nuneaton with my partner and two boys and our dog. I am a qualified mechanic and chef, although I don't really like cooking! I spend lots of my time fixing things for the boys and mending things, I really enjoy figuring out how things work!

Support Team

Jo

I live in Nuneaton. I have 5 children and I home educate my daughter. We have a dog called Buster. I am a volunteer and worker at Camp Hill Youth Club where I support lots of children and young people.

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Mentor

Phoebe

I'm Phoebe, I live in Bedworth. 

I like to read or build Lego! My favourite animal is a frog and my favourite colour is yellow.

My safe place is when I am listening to music.

Mentor

Mark Shiers

Mark is a dad to two Autistic boys, he helps to support young people with training and apprenticeships 

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Lead Specialist Mentor

Matthew Pike

​I have always championed learners at the edge of mainstream schooling; so much so that I spent 8 years in specialist education settings. I started as a maths teacher, went into school leadership and before working at CHILL'D went back to maths teaching. I enjoy puzzles - including crosswords, sudoku and playing scrabble. I swim before work each day and enjoy walking on the beach. I am caffeine free in drinks - but can't avoid dark chocolate.

Mentor

Sarah Lovett

My name is Sarah. I live in Nuneaton with my husband and three children. We have 7 birds and 2 ferrets. I love spending time with my family. I enjoy photography, arts and crafts, going to the gym, travelling, reading and listening to music.

Mentor

Terri Hughes

Hi, I'm Terri mum of two plus our funny little Jack Russell cross Otto.  I love the outdoors and the amazing benefits it can provide for our wellbeing and mental health.  I also love gardening and wild swimming even in the chilly months!

Mentor

Sherri Whitworth

Hi, my name is Sherri. I have been working with children for 16 years. I started by volunteering and then found i enjoyed the work and the sense of accomplishment i got by helping children achieve their goals. I left school early with no GCSEs, but later in life I decided I wanted to learn and give them the confidence in life, I was denied in school. I went on to get qualifications in Maths and English, and then continued on to gain my Teaching Assistant qualifications 1, 2 and 3. I have worked from Nursery to Year 6. I have then gone on to gain a Foundation and Early Years degree at Warwick University, I have been working in a focussed SEN unit for the last  four years.

Mentor

Mia Ragulski

Hi, my name is Mia. I am from South Wales originally and recently moved to the West Midlands to live with my partner. We have a rescue cat called Moonvine who is nearly two years old. I have recently finished a degree in Social Work where I gained experience in working with children , young people and their families.

Mentor

Sana Afzil

Hi, I'm Sana. I'm a qualified teacher, an academy founder and a mum, with a passion for helping your people discover what they're capable of. I believe feeling and understanding can be the spark that changes a young person's life. I love the outdoors, especially hiking, fresh air and time in the nature are my favourite ways to recharge.