About me…
After 21 years as a resource teacher, I realized that adults with ADHD (like me) need the same kinds of support I was giving my students: setting and reaching meaningful goals, understanding our brains, and having someone to cheer us on. So I took my two master’s degrees in special education, earned my life coaching certification and became an ADHD coach in 2018.
The programs I create for individual clients and small groups leverage our strengths and interests to: create routines that provide structure for our days, build systems for managing our time and projects, and develop a personalized guide to understanding our unique brains and the things that work best for us….. in all aspects of life. As a coach I use creative and fun strategies to help you live a life you can love! I always strive to be a place of safety and non-judgement for my clients as we navigate our ADHD paths together.
My journey to coaching…..
I was a special education teacher for over 20 years, working with students who had learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. I worked with kiddos who were on the autism spectrum and LOTS of kids with ADHD. Over time I became a little bit less interested in the reading, writing and math parts of my job and more interested in helping kids understand their brains and feel better about themselves. I became a mindset coach and encourager for my students. I taught them metacognitive strategies and worked with them on improving self esteem. These were the things I loved.
In my job, I often had to have hard conversations with parents. I had to become an expert at saying difficult things in an objective and compassionate way…but without any BS. More and more these conversations ended up turning to the parent.
“This is how I learned in school.”
“I had these same problems…. and I still do.”
“I don’t want things to be as hard for my kids as they are for me.”
“I wish someone would help me set goals and stay on track and cheer me on.”
“Where can I get this kind of help for myself?”
I realized more and more that the world is set up to provide extra support and structure for kids…. but not for adults. Where do we turn when life gets overwhelming? And that’s when I discovered coaching as a career. I am still the same mindset coach and an encourager. I still help with confidence and understanding why your brain works the way it works. I still help people achieve their goals and provide structure and accountability. But now I am in my office, not a classroom. I help people just like you.
Are you ready? Send me a message and let’s talk!