My Journey

Here is where it all began.  My single mother always wanted the best for me, so she put me in a Catholic school.  But it was not the best environment.  The classrooms were quiet, and I could not be creative.  I was talkative, bored, and disengaged.  The teachers and nuns did not know what to do with my sanguine-choleric personality, labeled me, and did not give me the support I needed because they did not understand my makeup.  My behavior overshadowed my intelligence.  During that time, teachers did not know what EFS were or how to support students who struggled.  Teachers had one way of teaching and thinking.  I struggled to sit quietly all day, to keep up, and focus.  I failed and felt like a failure.  Thankfully, everything turned around for me when I left that environment.  My grades improved; I made the honor roll every semester and graduated with honors.

I remember this day like yesterday.  It was Teacher Appreciation Day 2010, and my kindergarten class made it special.  My students and parents loved me because I was the teacher I always wanted.  Over time, I started seeing concerns in my students and children that I couldn't grasp.  I later learned that they exhibited executive function (EF) challenges.  I had no idea what EF was or meant.  I consciously tried to learn all I could on the topic and educated my children's teachers as best I could with my little knowledge.  This sparked my endless quest into the mysteries that consume millions of classrooms and homes.

I champion all students who struggle with EF issues and want them to win.  As a parent, teacher, and someone who still has some EF issues, bringing awareness and educating other teachers and parents on these overlooked and undertaught skills are critical.  As a master educator and educational consultant, I have extensively researched this subject.  Students should not have to struggle in school because their teachers are ill-equipped.  With the vast knowledge, value, and passion that I have in helping all stakeholders learn about Executive Function (EF) and how it can negatively impact our children if not taught, I believe that teachers should be equipped with the tools and strategies to effectively integrate EF skills into their curriculum, ensuring that every child has the support they need to succeed both academically and personally.  

Likewise, parents are equally responsible for helping to develop their children's EFS, and I am here to help.