About Us
At GEMS, we provide specialized educational and developmental services directly in your child’s daycare, preschool, or community setting-meeting them where they learn best.
We also welcome families to our GEMS office, where children receive individualized support in a calm, structured environment, including neurodivergent-informed tutoring, academic help, emotional regulation sessions, and tailored one-on-one interventions.
To support the whole family, GEMS offersparent coaching to help caregivers understand behaviours, strengthen routines, and use effective strategies at home. We also provide workshops and staff trainings for daycares, schools, and community groups, giving adults practical tools for connection, regulation, and inclusive learning.
Our team of special educators and developmental specialists uses evidence-based, child-centered approaches focused on communication, emotional regulation, adaptability, social skills, and independence all built through play, connection, and meaningful engagement.
Meet our team

Amanda Drury
Founder, CEO
Specialized educator
Learning Specialist

Natasha Bridgman-Ibrahim
G.E.M.S Coordinator
Specialized educator
Behaviour Specialist

Elisabeth Jude
Specialized Educator

Amina Reid
Specialized educator

Alissa Trivisonno
Specialized educator

Giulia Greco
Specialized educator






