Meet the team of educators and therapists
We are a community of passionate therapists and educators committed to neuro-affirmative, play-based support for your child.
We asked our team for one word to describe Learning Matters. The answers: Joy, connection, empowerment, compassion, and so much more. This video is a celebration of our 20-year journey and the people who make it possible.
A message from our founder, Sonya Philip, on the International Day of Play. She shares her plea for adults to protect children's right to autonomous, child-directed play, which is where the real magic of learning happens.
This Teacher's Day, we celebrated by playing. This video shows our educators connecting and recharging, because we know that when adults play, children learn even better.
Back to school, the Learning Matters way! Our team knows how to bring the joy, the rhythm, and all the heart. We believe that when adults model free expression, children feel safe to do the same.
A little behind-the-scenes fun with our Thrive team. This "Who's Most Likely To" game shows the playful chaos and strong bonds that make our team a family.
A snapshot from a team meeting, where our founder revisited our core values. We regularly pause to reflect, celebrate, and connect, because we believe that people always come first.
A moment of celebration and appreciation for our team leaders. We are grateful to walk this journey with passionate individuals whose commitment shapes the soul of our work.
About this collection
Our team is not just about credentials, it is about shared values. Whether you are seeking neuro-affirmative occupational therapy or learning support, you are connecting with practitioners who prioritize emotional regulation before any developmental goal. When you choose us, you are not hiring a single person but plugging into a collective of senior therapists and educators who hold regular peer reviews to ensure your child’s support plan stays responsive and relevant.
Our approach to team structure reflects our Reggio Emilia inspiration, where we view the environment and the community as a third teacher. Every educator, therapist, and specialist at Learning Matters brings specific expertise in sensory processing, speech support, or early childhood development, but our real strength lies in our collaborative culture.
We do not work in silos. Our therapists participate in frequent case studies and peer reflections, ensuring that every Individualized Education Plan is cross-verified by our collective experience. This means if your child is seeing a specialist for fine motor support, they are also benefiting from the insights of our lead educators and occupational therapists.
We prioritize continuous learning, evidenced by our recent Basic Life Support certifications and ongoing training in ADHD and autism-supportive environments. Our team is not just delivering a service; we are advocating for a shift in how childhood is perceived. When you engage with our center in Green Park, you are partnering with practitioners who view neurodiversity as a possibility, not a deficit. This team is here to walk alongside you, offering the patience, tools, and expertise needed to help your child thrive on their own terms.
Learning Matters
We are a team of educators and therapists bound by one belief: children should just get to be children. From Sonya, Samini, and Mekha, down to our newest team members, we show up to support your family with kindness, not clinical coldness. We don't fix kids here; we learn with them.
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