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Superpower: Problem Solver- Entering a situation knowing there is always a solution and we will find one.
Top 3 values: Compassion, Reliability and Organization
My favorite things: Spending time my family, traveling, hiking in the Northern California hills, listening to ocean waves, laughing with friends, reading a good book in a sunny corner of my house and a nice glass of red wine.
Educational passions: B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Business, M.A. in Organizational Management. Member of AHEAD, Association of Higher Education and Disability.
My Why: Helping students recognize that they have strengths and potential, no matter their challenges or disabilities status. Every individual is on their own path, the details and timing vary and I love working with students and families supporting them on their journey.
Managing High-Capacity Schedules
When coaching began in February, Student was navigating a full academic load alongside an unusually active life outside the classroom — scuba training, international travel to Bali and Belize, competitive games, and a calendar of seminars that often ran late into the evening. Capability wasn’t the issue. Student was curious, articulate, and could think clearly about big ideas once engaged.
The challenge was executive function: initiating tasks without long warm-ups, keeping routines consistent through disruption, managing sleep and energy, and building study habits that could survive a travel-heavy, high-energy schedule.
The first phase of coaching focused on reducing day-to-day friction. Mentor and Student built a predictable session rhythm: a check-in on sleep and energy, a clear academic focus for the day, and a closing reflection on what worked. That structure became a model Student began applying outside of sessions, too.
Early wins came quickly. Student learned to preview assignments before diving in, breaking English homework into smaller, more approachable pieces. Math work got a similar treatment: instead of stalling at the first hard problem, Student practiced starting anywhere. The study cycle framework became a touchstone Student referenced independently by mid-month.
Sleep became a theme. Student began tracking patterns, noticing the direct link between rest the night before and focus the next day. Student stopped treating sleep as background noise and started treating it as a performance variable.
As the semester sped up, a Bali trip, scuba training, a Belize trip, and a packed game schedule all landed inside the coaching window. Rather than letting sessions collapse under the weight, they treated the chaos as a test case.
The standout moment came right after international travel. Running on very little sleep and real jet lag, Student still showed up engaged and worked through multiple math problems in a single sitting. Mid-semester, Student also began using sessions more strategically: identifying specific assignments to tackle and explaining their thinking out loud.
Not every week was a breakthrough. There were stretches of poor sleep and travel-driven disruptions. What changed this semester was the response. Instead of treating a rough week as a failure, Student began returning to coaching ready to reflect. After the Bali trip, Student and Mentor built lighter-weight routines designed specifically for trip weeks.
By mid-April, Student had:
What Grew Over the Semester:
Task initiation. Routine consistency. Self-awareness around sleep and energy. Metacognition. Resilience in the face of disrupted weeks. Self-advocacy in naming what wasn’t working and adjusting.
With the right support, a capable student moves from reacting to a busy schedule to shaping it — and those habits carry forward long after coaching ends.
A First-Year Engineering Student · Spring 2026
When coaching began in February, our student was a first-year engineering major juggling CAD labs, group design projects, math coursework, and a college success seminar. Capability was never the issue — the student was a strong big-picture thinker. The challenge was activation: getting started, verifying deadlines, prioritizing under pressure, and building systems that could hold up in a demanding semester.
Early sessions focused on reducing daily friction — previewing assignments before diving in, creating documents right away to lower the barrier to starting, and using Google Calendar as an active planning tool rather than a passive record.
The wins came quickly:
As the semester intensified, the student took on a 33-part individual CAD project — and approached it like a pro. They built a part-numbering system, sorted components by effort level, and estimated realistic work chunks.
Even better: mid-task, the student paused, noticed they were overcomplicating the work, and simplified. That kind of real-time self-correction is exactly the metacognitive awareness we coach for.
Spring break brought real-world challenges — illness, car trouble, and disrupted work time. Instead of spiraling, the student returned to coaching ready to reflect: the calendar hadn’t been checked during the break, and that contributed to the drift. Together, we built backup planning systems for future breaks — a perfect example of a student identifying their own growth edge.
By mid-April, the student had:
What Grew Over the Semester:
Prioritization. Task decomposition. Proactive calendar use. Self-advocacy. Metacognition. Resilience. Scope management — knowing when something is done versus endlessly refinable.
The arc of this student’s semester shows what executive function coaching really is: not remediation, but skill-building. With the right support, a capable student moves from reactive and last-minute to proactive and systems-based — and those habits carry forward long after coaching ends.
Case study based on session notes documented February–April 2026. Names have been changed to protect student privacy.
Superpower: to be in several places at the same time
Top 3 values: Conscious Growth, Courage, and Connection
My favorite things: traveling with my kids, enjoying a warm cup of coffee, and waking up slowly
Educational passions: Studying the Spanish language, Yoga in Polyvagal Theory and Neuroscience, geography and culture around the world, international relocation logistics
My Why:
Superpower: X-Ray Vision for Souls- Not just seeing what a person does, but also seeing the why behind it.
Top 3 Values: Compassion, integrity, being present
My Favorite Things: Walks with my family, gardening, my magnet collection from my travels, saying hi to my neighbors, a good book on a rainy day
Educational Passions: B.S. in Psychology, Education Specialist Teaching Credential, Single Subject Science Teaching Credential, avid reader, podcast lover
My why: I believe that everyone is searching to answer, “Who am I, and what is my place in the world?” I don’t just see a student; I see the adult they are becoming. I want to help people find the place where their unique talents meet the world’s greatest needs.
Superpower: Creating and improving systems
Top 3 values: Connection, Kindness and Intention
My favorite things: I love the small, cozy joys: the smell of books and brand-new school supplies, pretty stationery and journals, snail mail and holiday cards. I’m happiest on grocery day, painting with watercolors, snuggling the people I love, and ending a lake day with a bonfire and pontoon ride. Add seasonal candy (candy corn, conversation hearts) and any meal by the water or a pool, and I’m in my happy place.
Educational passions: BS in Mass Communications, MA Education, reading, documentaries and nature shows, traveling somewhere new and visiting an old favorite each year.
My Why: I’ve spent most of my career working in education and student-facing operations roles. I’m really drawn to work that helps people move forward and become the best versions of themselves — whether that’s students, families, or the teams I’m supporting behind the scenes. I’ve also been really inspired by strong women, and that’s shaped the kinds of environments I’m drawn to. It’s important to me to model for my two girls that women can build meaningful careers, care deeply about people, and still show up for their families and themselves.
Superpower: Storytelling
Top 3 values: Cultural Sensitivity, Empowerment, Collaboration
My favorite things: Reading, Traveling, Mexican food, and every minute with my four Chocolate Labradors.
Educational passions: B.A. in English, M.A. in Education, teaching, traveling, and volunteering.
My Why: I enjoy helping students uncover their strengths, refine their writing, and craft authentic applications so that they gain confidence in their voice and feel proud of how they represent themselves to colleges.
Superpower: Making Others Feel Seen and Cared For, Creative Thinking, Organizing & Planning
Top 3 values: Peace, Love and Compassion
My favorite things: Hearing others’ stories and sharing mine, Old books, New places, Growing and learning always, Writing about what I discover, Seeing the beauty of daily life…like flowers and butterflies!
Educational passions: B.A. in Early Childhood Education, M.A. in School Counseling, College Counseling Certificate. Guiding and Encouraging.
My Why: I feel called to help young people get to know themselves, understand the fullness of their potential and find ways to walk in it!
Superpower: Being a chameleon and networking
Top 3 values: Authenticity, Empathy, Never stop learning
My favorite things: Slow mornings, coffee in a good mug, bookstores, exploring new countries, pilates, baking, traditions, and watching my daughter discover the world
Educational passions: B.S. in Psychology from Central Michigan University and an M.A. in Counseling from the University of San Diego. Education systems in other countries, mindfulness, and holistic student growth and discovery in early education, and the informal education of learning from others around you.
My Why: I am a first-generation high school graduate, and everything I have learned in my life is largely due to seeking information out myself. It has been my life’s purpose to give a voice and provide knowledge to those in need.
Superpower: Creating perfect playlists for any mood
Top 3 Values: Authenticity, Joy, Compassion
My Favorite Things: Hand-painted cards to send to my friends and family, a porch with a waterfront view, my antique tea set collection and blue willow collection, birds visiting my feeders and bird baths, and nighttime cuddles with my dogs.
Educational Passions: I am passionate about creating meaningful educational experiences that foster clarity, connection, and confidence. I have a love for travel, wellness, and conservation, and am especially drawn to helping students explore how their values, interests, and everyday choices shape their learning and personal growth.
My Why: As a first-generation college student, I remember how disorienting it felt to navigate big decisions without a clear roadmap—even with a strong support system. I craved clarity, confidence, and belonging, but often felt like I was piecing it all together alone. That experience shaped me, teaching me the value of resilience, curiosity, and asking deeper questions—not just about what I wanted to do, but who I wanted to be. My “why” is rooted in a lifelong commitment to growth and creating spaces where people feel seen, capable, and connected to their purpose.
Superpower: Optimism
Top 3 values: Connection, Compassion, Adventure
My favorite things: I enjoy reading, holiday traditions, traveling, and learning about new cultures through food; watching my kids learn and explore; and I love organizing…for fun!
Educational passions: B.A. in Psychology from UMass Amherst, M.A. in School Counseling from Boston College, UCLA Extension College Counseling Certificate.
My why: I love getting to know each student’s strengths and passions to help guide them find the best pathway to their future.
Superpower: organization, ability to find whatever is “lost” and knowing the name of that random actor who is in everything
Top 3 Values: honesty, open communication, helping others My favorite things: a rainy Saturday afternoon with a good book, a warm cup of coffee or tea, the smell of bread baking in the oven, going for a run, playing board games with my kids, watching sports while working on my next embroidery project
Educational Passions: B.A in History with emphasis on European and US History, Single Subject Social Science Credential, M.A. in World War II Studies
My why: I believe in relational education where educators take time to learn how their students learn best. When students know how they learn the best, they can become an advocate for themselves and learn how to advocate for others in the future.
Superpower: love of learning, perspective, curiosity
Top 3 values: listening, empathy, knowledge
My favorite things: My two kids, dogs, lazy and rainy afternoons spent reading, long walks, Indian food, and mystery novels.
Educational passions: BA in Sociology Wesleyan University; Masters of Arts in Teaching Boston University; College of Social Sciences Fellow Florida State University; Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy and Glenn Fellow in Educational Leadership, Boston University.
My why: Helping students tell their stories and express their values to help them reach.
Top 3 values: Get smarter every day, service, step-up
My favorite things: Collecting and stacking (and reading) fiction, Friday long runs (with no particular destination), writing personal narratives, my black-and-white Polaroid, bluegrass, fierce conversations, long hugs, Fridays, and thank you notes.
Educational passions: B.A. Humanities, M.A. Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Ethan Sawyer Groupie, Russian Literature fanatic, Certified in student-centered coaching and Curriculum and Instruction. 200-hour Yoga certification!
My why: I wake up every to raise and launch good humans. I believe in the power of education to raise citizens—because we need good citizens now more than ever.
Super Power: Love of learning, Perspective, Curiosity
Top 3 values: Listening, Empathy, Knowledge
My why: Helping students tell their stories and express their values to help them reach.
Loves: My two kids, dogs, lazy and rainy afternoons spent reading, long walks, Indian food, mystery novels
Education passions: BA in Sociology Wesleyan University; Masters of Arts in Teaching Boston University; College of Social Sciences Fellow Florida State University; Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy and Glenn Fellow in Educational Leadership, Boston University
Superpower: Building genuine connections.
Top 3 values: Authenticity, Empowerment, Growth
My favorite things: Lazy mornings with my dog, a strong cup of coffee, being outdoors, a patio on a sunny day, power walks, fresh snow, and a new pajama set.
Educational passions: BS in Communication and History from the College of Wooster. I love continual learning about any topic! Recently, it’s been Real Estate trends and World War II History from the women’s perspective, learning about the untold stories.
My Why: I help people tell their stories, find their voice, and step into their next chapter with confidence. Through meaningful connections and thoughtful guidance, I empower students to articulate their experiences in a way that feels authentic and impactful. My passion lies in helping them unlock opportunities they may not have thought possible, giving them the tools to share their unique perspectives with the world.
Superpower: Organization & time management
Top 3 values: Truth, growth, helping others
My favorite things: Coffee, travel, being at the beach, Peloton power zone training, a good facial, crossing things off lists, comfy pants, “me time,” and a weekend with no plans!
Educational passions: BS in Secondary Education with a focus on Social Studies & Peace Studies, EdM in International Education Policy, community-based development, process optimization and finding efficiencies, always being a teacher and a student, supporting others to reach their potential, getting meta about reality TV.
My Why: Dedicated to raising two boys who will grow into kind, thoughtful, and compassionate global citizens and fierce feminists.
Superpower: Empathy
Top 3 values: communication, adventure, passion
My favorite things: Reading, beaches, hiking, my dog (Boo), Thai food, playing cards, and the smell of fresh rain after a hot day.
Educational passions: B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Health, teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and travel.
My why: My favorite thing about working as a mentor is seeing students reach their goals and transform from unsure and overwhelmed to confident and enthusiastic about their future.
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