Sue with a bouquet of flowers.

Sue Ricketts

Sue has served in various volunteer roles with the Nystagmus Network including Parent Adviser and Trustee since 1991, when her baby daughter was diagnosed with congenital nystagmus. She joined the charity’s staff team in 2015, following a 25 year career in adult and community learning. She is passionate about lifelong learning, equal opportunities and improving life for people living with nystagmus.

Hanni Heather

Hanni Heather

Hanni has a BA Hons in Primary Education and for the last 12 years as worked in early years education, most recently as a Managing Director of a Montessori nursery. She is passionate about working with and supporting children with additional needs and has worked as a SENDCo for many years, too. Hanni has lived experience of congenital nystagmus and is registered severely sight impaired. 

  • Role: Information Support Officer
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Onyeka Amiebenomo

Onyeka Amiebenomo

Onyeka has worked as an Optometrist for over 15 years. She is currently finishing up her PhD studies on fixational eye movements in people with congenital nystagmus. She enjoys working with children and is passionate about providing care and support to young people with additional needs. Onyeka also provides educational support to her 9-year-old daughter who has acquired nystagmus.

George smiles for the camera. He is wearing a navy blue top and glasses and standing against a hedge.

George Plumridge

George has worked as a primary school teacher in the education sector for the last 10 years, gaining extensive experience working with children in key stage 2. He has the genetic eye condition retinitis pigmentosa and is severely sight-impaired. George is passionate about supporting individuals and children with additional needs, firmly believing that everyone is entitled to an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.