Ripple Tree Learning was created to help parents move from confusion to clarity—with practical, evidence-informed guidance to understand and support their child’s reading and spelling.
Dyslexia & Learning Differences • Parent Guidance & Structured Literacy Instruction
Online Support • No Diagnosis Required
Across my career—from finance and healthcare to literacy education—I’ve been drawn to making complex problems easier to understand and creating practical systems that help people move forward.
Ripple Tree Learning brings together my training as a Certified Orton-Gillingham Practitioner, evidence-informed Structured Literacy and assessment, years of experience working with children and families, systems thinking, and my own experience as a parent.
I have extensive experience supporting children with dyslexia and other learning differences, as well as children experiencing reading and spelling difficulties without a diagnosis.
Families don’t just need more information—they need a way to make sense of it.
Effective literacy support starts with understanding the individual child, focusing on what matters most, and adapting as learning progresses.
Whether I'm guiding parents or working directly with children, my goal is to make the path forward clearer and more purposeful.
“During the time I taught this student in Grades 5 and 6, I observed significant growth in both her academic skills and her confidence as a learner. Her progress was evident not only in her achievement levels, but also in the increasing independence, resilience, and pride she brought to her learning.
Much of this growth was the result of Maryanne's dedication and commitment to supporting the student's success. By identifying specific areas for growth and consistently providing targeted support outside of school, she helped the student close learning gaps and develop the skills and confidence needed to demonstrate her true potential. It was wonderful to see her become a more self-assured learner who approached new challenges with confidence and determination.”
Grade 5/6 Teacher, Vancouver
