Faces of Dyslexia - Rocking Dan Teaching Man

Rocking Dan Teaching Man

My name is Dan Colquhoun, I was identified as dyslexic at the age of 9. I am now a primary school teacher and an Associate Member of the Australian Dyslexia Association. I also write educational songs and create educational animations. In 2019 I took long service leave from teaching and toured schools around Australia playing my educational music to children. Find out more about Dan and his work.

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Thank you Dan for your generosity in sharing your story and sharing your music to help students learn.

From: Julie Mavlian

Donated On: Friday, 18 September 2020

$20.40
Go Rocking Dan, you are doing such a great job bringing awareness and using music to teach children.

From: Ingrid Micallef

Donated On: Friday, 18 September 2020

$20.00
Music is such a great thing to learn and teach through. Good on you.

From: Christine Macjouvelet

Donated On: Monday, 17 August 2020

$10.00