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I am a Certified teacher with 30+ years in the field; and a Certified Parent Coach. I empathize with the perspectives and heartfelt struggles of parents today, having been on my own journey as a mom for 22 years now. My teaching and educational philosophy has always been based on truly seeing each child and parent for who they are - knowing that we are all different and that a cookie-cutter approach does not address the beauty and complexity of human relationships.

My goal is to listen to your story and offer you understanding, compassion for your journey, and the tools that will help you to parent from a place of love, confidence, and science-backed knowledge.

You will learn insights and strategies, based on understanding your child’s brain and nervous system.

You will better understand why they behave the way they do, and learn that behavior is communication from an incomplete brain! You will be able to respond to their chaotic behavior with more calm and understanding.

You will learn to be gentler with yourself - and more confident.

My goal is to create lasting positive change in the world.

And it starts with us. It begins with parents and caregivers willing to transform themselves and learn how to grow kind and resilient human beings in today’s challenging world.

It means building a family culture with your values, embracing each individual’s uniqueness, and honoring how you create a unique, loving, safe home.

Degrees and Certifications

M.A. Early Childhood Education, Teachers College, Columbia University

NYS Teacher Certification N-6

Mindfulness Meditation Trainer - Open Heart Project

Certified Adult and Children’s Yoga Teacher

Certified Jai Parent Coach

Positive Discipline Certification