Mary Hopper is an independent literacy consultant supporting schools, charities and organisations to develop children's use of English. As a teacher of many SEN and EAL pupils, Mary ignited a passion for high-quality teaching of speaking and listening. She continues to champion the spoken word as a vital element of all learning. She is a certified NLP practitioner, a former local authority adviser and a specialist in educational coaching. Mary is also the author of teaching resources on outdoor literacy and practical approaches to teaching grammar.