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The Foundations for Lifelong Learning

Throughout the course of my career, I gradually came to the realization that when a student struggles academically, the core issue is rarely a lack of capability. Often times, academic struggle stems from a gap in executive functioning abilities. So many learners struggle with task initiation, time management, organization, and emotional regulation, and a deficit in these skills greatly affect ones ability to learn and move through life. Executive functioning skills are the scaffolding supporting all successful learning. Traditional schools expect these skills to develop automatically, but these abilities are not at all innate, especially for those that are neurodiverse.

Though I am open to working with learners of all ages and backgrounds, Harmony's primary focus is on serving home educated middle school students. Many executive function coaching programs focus on teaching students how to fit neatly into the public education box. Harmony, on the other hand, strives to give learners the skills they need to forge their own paths, and truly take charge of their education. In addition to executive function coaching, Harmony also offers a homeschool social club for middle school students. This club is run democratically, where students can further develop important lifelong skills like communication, collaboration, and long term planning in a setting that is highly engaging and community driven.