EMPOWER YOUR TEEN'S SUCCESS

With intentional skill building focused on executive functioning skills and social-emotional development.

EF Skills Essential Insight

Learn the significance of executive functioning skills and why they should be a priority during the teenage years, along with some practical ideas you can implement at home with your teenager.

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Educator Resouces

You will find resources for teachers and counselors incorporating EF Skills along with SE Skills.

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Book Recommendation

Doing a book study with your teenager can provide valuable insight into their current world as well as deepen the parent-child connection. Atomic Habits by James Clear breaks down habit building in a user friendly way for all ages.

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About Me.

My "why" for being an educator has always been rooted in teaching others skills that are transferable throughout their stages of life. With the hope that they might live a healthier, more successful and fulfilling life. Throughout my 19 years of experience in secondary education, I have seen that these "skills" are defined through the development of executive functioning and social-emotional well-being.

From my time as a classroom teacher to my time as a counselor, I have learned the most effective ways to help teens develop these life-long skills. As well as partnering with parents to help support and hopefully minimize the frustrations of raising a teenager.

Experience & Education

2019-Present

School Counselor

Individual Academic Guidance, Social-Emotional support, CCMR support, Executive Function skill development support, Parent education, Teacher Resources and staff development.

2006-2019

Secondary Classroom Teacher

Teacher, Coach, Team Leader, Mentor Teacher, Served on many campus and district level leadership teams

Education

2019 State of Texas Counseling Certificate

2011 State of Texas Principal Certificate

2011 M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

2002 M.Ed. in Sports Management

2000 Bachelors of Science

PURPOSE

With Intent aims to support teenagers in leading intentional lives by offering educational resources and workshops that emphasize the development of executive functioning and social-emotional skills. Over my 19 years in secondary education, I have witnessed the frustrations faced by teens, their parents, and teachers due to the lack of these essential skills and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, teachers often lack the time to teach these skills, parents may struggle with patience, and teenagers are left to navigate these challenges on their own. This can lead to frustration, hinder learning, and parent-child relationships. I hope you and your teenager will find valuable insights and guidance in my newsletters and interactive workshops. Additionally, I have developed resources for teachers to help them regularly integrate executive functioning skill-building techniques into their classrooms.

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EF Skills, What are they?

Executive functioning skills are a set of mental processes that help individuals plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. These skills include working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control, which are essential for goal-directed behavior. They play a crucial role in daily activities, academic performance, and overall decision-making. Strengthening these skills can lead to improved organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

The part of the brain mainly responsible for carrying out these skills begins to really fire up during the teenage years. Which is when teens need to rely more on their own abilities to navigate the world in a more organized way, hence creating the conflict. Parents take a step back because they now have a tenager who "should be more self-sufficient and teachers expect more independence.

Social-Emotional Skill Building

Social-Emotional skill development focuses on 5 core areas, self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making,and relationship skills. Many of these skills are closely related to the development of executive functioning skills.

INTENTIONAL TEENS WORKSHOPS

SEPTEMBER - FEBRUARY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SERIES - Murphy Community Center, Murphy, TX

This isn't just another workshop series – it's your blueprint for a more organized, focused, and empowered school year and beyond. In the Intentional Teens Series, we'll dive deep into essential executive functioning skills – the "control center" of your brain that helps you plan, prioritize, manage your time, and stay on track.

You'll discover practical strategies to:

Master your time: Say goodbye to last-minute stress and hello to effective planning.
Boost your focus: Learn how to minimize distractions and concentrate when it matters most.
Organize your life: Develop systems for managing your belongings, assignments, and thoughts.
Understand yourself: Explore the powerful connections between your actions, feelings, and thoughts, helping you make more intentional choices.

Get ready to build the success skills you need to excel in academics, navigate social situations, and confidently take on any challenge that comes your way. Join us and start living more intentionally!

The Specifics | Each Month will have a central theme while offering dedicated time for teens to work on their organization and time management skills. Sessions are designed for students to attend multiple each month to allow for repetition and stronger skill building.

AGE| Current HIGH SCHOOL students

TIME| 5:30 pm-7:30 pm @ Murphy Community Center, Murphy TX

September | Setting Intentions for the Year | Sept 9 & 30

October | Reevaluate & Reset | Oct 7 & 21

November } Cultivating Joy with Routine | Nov 4 & 18

December | Reflect & Reset | Dec 2 & 9

January | Intentional Implementation | Jan 13 & 27

February | Evaluate your Direction | Feb 3 & 17

When the intention is clear, so is the way.

-Alan Cohen

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EMPOWER YOUR TEEN'S SUCCESS

About Me.

Experience & Education

2019-Present

2006-2019

Education

PURPOSE

EF Skills, What are they?

Social-Emotional Skill Building

INTENTIONAL TEENS WORKSHOPS

SEPTEMBER - FEBRUARY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SERIES - Murphy Community Center, Murphy, TX

Class Schedule