How My Journey Began
I am an adventurer and social butterfly who has never fit into a traditional educational or societal box. I have been diagnosed and treated for ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. As a professional, it has been a joy to continue to learn about these topics in addition to many more, including Autism. As one who, likely similar to you or your child, cannot sit still for long, I have been in the world of education for twelve years at seven schools in three states. I've taught grades 6-12 in English and History as well as tutored students in various subjects, including life skills, study skills, test prep, executive functioning, community skills, and more. I have led in two administrator roles, dean of students and academic dean/instructional coach.
But my favorite part of working with students is helping them gain comfort and confidence in their specific learning experience and having a good time together!
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May 2023
Ed. D. in Educational Leadership
Liberty University
December 2018
M. Ed. in Teaching and Learning: Instructional Coaching
Clemson University
May 2011
B.A. in Secondary English Education
Anderson University
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Educational:
SC & TX Teaching Cert. in 6-12 English
Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Education Technology Training
Social-Emotional Learning Training
Love and Logic Techniques Cert.
Reading Specialist via “Really Great Reading”
Cert. in ADHD Management
Cert. in Ed. Psychology & Special Education
Social-Emotional & Behavioral:
Art Therapy Life Coach
CBT Life Coach Cert. (In Progress)
Mental Health First Aid
Project Class Behavioral Cert.
NC, SC, TX Mandatory Reporter
Registered Behavioral Technician
Motivation comes from within — and I’m here to help you activate it.
What People Are Saying
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He has shared of your deep and genuine kindness and care for his well-being. He says you have always been there for him, and what a difference this has made to him. It has made an incredible impact on his self-confidence and spirit.
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Thank you so much for all you do to support and encourage ___! Your smiling face, friendly demeanor, and positive outlook really help to make our experience so wonderful!
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We can't thank you enough for being so understanding of our situation and trying to help in any way you could. You have gone above and beyond and have been an absolute blessing to our family!
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I reminded ___ we have a session with you tomorrow and he said YayYay!!! In a very excited voice … and he said ‘ the nice lady!!!!!!’ He liked you the instant he saw you :)) Very happy
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Thank you for being the calm to our storm! :) We appreciate all the "extras" needed to help _____ strive to her full potential among all the distractions.
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Thank you for all you have done. It hasn't always been easy for ___ but she has come a long way!
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It’s been quite a rough 2 years with Covid and stuck at home . Our dramas are often the same and we haven’t been able to break out of the repetitive cycle . So glad to have met you :)
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I started planning out breakfast meals better - buying foods I knew he liked and telling him before hand what it was so there was no surprises. This worked much better. Thank you for your support! It was very useful!
Interview with RVN Television
Take some time to watch my recent interview with host Barry Lefkowitz of New Perspectives about ADHD and clarity around current understandings.
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