With Tanya Gagiano
Unlock Potential, Inspire Growth, and Build
Bright Futures
Welcome to a place where challenges are turned into opportunities, and every individual—child or adult—is guided to discover their true potential. With over 34 years of experience in education and life coaching, I provide the tools, strategies, and encouragement to navigate life's hurdles, whether it's academic struggles, personal uncertainties, or career indecision.
My Mission
My mission is straightforward: to assist both adults and children in succeeding, thriving, and achieving balance—all within a nurturing and pressure-free setting.
Inspired by the
Sparrow & Spekboom Leaf
The sparrow symbolizes integrity, empowerment, and persistence, and always knows its way—key qualities essential for achieving your goals. Just as the sparrow diligently builds its nest, we believe that hard work and resilience are vital for lasting success.
The Spekboom leaf symbolizes the gift of oxygen, life, and the energy we strive to provide, offering relief and clarity to help you rise stronger. At Growing Forward, we are here to guide you on your journey, empowering you to bloom and thrive with confidence. Let us support you as you pursue your aspirations, growing forward one step at a time.
My Services & Programs
Learning Centre Services
Perceptual Development
Strengthen foundational skills like reading, writing, and number recognition through fun, focused activities designed to enhance concentration, handwriting, and more.
Remedial Education
From improving literacy to mastering reading comprehension and spelling, our individualized approach helps children lay a solid foundation for future success.
Homework Help & Exam Preparation
Ensure academic success with personalized guidance, summarizing key material, and teaching effective study techniques.
Extra Classes
We provide support for subjects like Afrikaans,
Business Studies, and Accounting to help students
excel from Grade 1 to Grade 12.
Study Methods
Discover how to learn effectively with brain-based strategies, mind mapping, and personalized study plans.
Coaching Programs
Youth Enrichment Program
Equip children with tools to handle life’s
challenges—bullying, anxiety, peer pressure,
and more—while discovering their
worth and potential career paths.
Life Coaching & Counseling
Navigate life’s uncertainties, manage trauma,
and rediscover balance with individual,
tailored sessions.
Tanya Gagiano
A Lifelong Calling...
Helping individuals overcome challenges and unlock their potential has been my life's purpose. I believe anyone can achieve greatness with the right support, encouragement, and tools.
As a seasoned Remedial Educator, Counselor, and MLNP Life Coach, I specialize in guiding children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges.
With over 34 years of experience in education—from Grade RR to post-Matric—and more than 25 years of teaching study methods, my approach is built on patience, understanding, and proven techniques.
I have a natural ability to connect deeply with children, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and valued in every interaction. With years of experience guiding individuals toward clarity and balance, I bring a compassionate and tailored approach to addressing challenges. Whether academic or personal, I provide personalized solutions that empower growth and build confidence, creating a supportive path forward for every unique journey.
What My Clients Love About Me
Chrissie
I have grown so much ever since I started the program with you guys and I truly am really sad that it has come to an end but I've finished the program and now have so much new knowledge on how to study.
Not only have I learned to study better but I've learned so much more about myself, that to be honest I didn't even know about myself they have given me so much guidance, thus I know now what career path I'm going into and I don't have to stress about not knowing the path forward.
A. Smit
Tanya has been a highlight this year for me. It has been a tough year for us as a family and she really has helped me to make sense of the chaos in a really practical manner. I love her so much!
Simoné: Menlopark Hoërskool
Dankie tannie Tanya. Ek verstaan myself nou baie beter. Ek weet ook nou wat ek eendag wil doen.
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Grow Your Potential with Me
Whether it’s helping a child conquer learning challenges or guiding an adult through life’s transitions,
I am here to empower, support, and inspire.
Let’s take the first step together.
Contact Me
630 Carolina Street
Faerie Glen
Pretoria
Cell: +27829411414
Email: tanya@tanyagagiano.com
Unlock Potential, Inspire Growth, and Build Bright Futures