Academic & Professional Background:

• Graduate degree in Secondary Education (University of Canberra, Australia)

• Graduate degree in Art Education (University of Cincinnati)

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Kansas State University)

• Two decades of public education teaching experience across all grade levels PK-12

• Deep understanding of how executive function skills develop at different life stages

Professional Training and Certification:

• ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)

• Seeing My Time® Executive Function Curriculum

• Specialized training from Rush Neurobehavioral Educator Workshop

• Capturing Kids Hearts

• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

• Seeds of Learning Executive Function Course

• Ongoing professional development in current, research-based strategies

  • Dominican University Graduate Summer Educator Course

Who I Work With

I specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals, including those with:

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Depression

• ASD

• Bipolar Disorder

• OCD

• Various learning differences including Dyslexic, Dysgraphia, Processing disorders, NVLD

My clients are individuals who struggle with and are frustrated in the gap between their potential and performance, including:

• Students (High School, college, grad school) facing academic challenges

• Professionals (physicians, attorneys, engineers) dealing with similar obstacles

• Individuals managing co-occurring issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders

Beyond Coaching

When I am not working with clients, I enjoy spending time with my horses, hiking, gardening, creating art, travel and embracing outdoor activities.