The Talking Oaks is led by co-founder Yeoh Xiao Yun, an experienced educator and passionate mother of four neurodivergent children, dedicated to making literacy accessible and joyful for all. With over a decade of teaching experience, she has helped more than 200 children overcome significant challenges such as dyslexia and ADHD. Her expertise is grounded in qualifications in Learning Disorder Management, Child Psychology, and Early Childhood Care & Education. She is also a qualified Orton-Gillingham practitioner and holds credentials in Phonics and Phonetics instruction, with a strong focus on evidence-based, early childhood literacy.

As Co-Founder and Strategic Lead, Yap Su Wei architects the strategies that drive awareness about neurodiversity and also, serving the deep need for a fun yet impactful literacy learning journey for all children. Her mission is deeply personal, born from a desire to empower her own dyslexic daughter and other parents navigating similar paths. She leverages her extensive background in marketing and diverse industries to create engaging educational experiences that connect with children's individual learning styles. This strategic vision is backed by an MBA from the University of Nottingham and recent studies in Neurodiversity in Early Childhood Care at UBC, ensuring every initiative is both creative and evidence-informed

Gan Yee Huan is a phonics specialist and educator with a passion for early literacy. Since 2019, she has taught across kindergartens, special needs settings, and online classrooms. Her work focuses on phonics and early reading using a structured, multisensory, and play-based approach. Known for making complex concepts easy to understand, she supports both children and the adults guiding them. At The Talking Oaks, she facilitates teacher training, contributes to curriculum development, and builds a supportive community for educators.