Who am I?

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Hi, I'm Ella!

I came to this work through years of supporting kids in many different learning environments—traditional classrooms, outdoor education programs, and one-on-one tutoring. I’ve taught in schools, walked trails, and shared quiet moments with kids who were trying their best—but still feeling behind, overwhelmed, or misunderstood.

Again and again, I saw thoughtful, capable, creative kids—not lacking in potential, but missing the tools and support that fit the way they learn best.

That’s what brought me here.

I’m not here to fix your child. I’m here to support them in discovering what already works inside of them. To help them understand their own brain, build habits that match who they are, and feel proud of what they can do.

With a Master’s in Teaching and over 8 years of classroom experience, I bring structure, strategy, and professional know-how to my work—but more importantly, I bring presence, warmth, and the deep belief that every kid deserves to feel capable and confident in their own skin.

Coaching, for me, isn’t about pushing kids harder. It’s about helping them tune into their own rhythm, trust themselves, and try again with support.

I’m so glad you’re here and look forward to supporting your family.

Qualifications:

– Certified Executive Function Coach
– Master of Arts in Teaching, Pacific University
– 8 years of classroom experience
– 10+ years working with kids across settings
– Additional coursework:
    • Teach for Attention! A Tool Belt of Strategies for Engaging Students with Attention Challenges By Ezra Werb (Independent Book Study)
    • Trauma-Informed Teaching

Currently Reading

What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew By: Dr. Sharon Saline

Smart but Scattered By: Peg Dawson and Richard Guare

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