My mission is to help parents gain clarity, build confidence and grow stronger, more emotionally satisfying family relationships.

Working with me as your coach you can expect to:

• understand your parenting challenges in a new way

• clarify your values and discover strengths in your family

• create a personalized vision and goals for your family

• receive parenting information and resources as you need them

• take steps toward your vision with the unconditional acceptance and warm support of your coach

Education and Training

Ph.D in Education from the University of Washington

Parent Coach Certification from Parent Coaching Institute

Trained to lead Youth Mental Health First Aid, Restorative Justice Practices, Social and Emotional Learning workshops for parents and educators

Taught classes in the social foundations of education at Western Washington University and University of Washington.

Developed Parent Chat webinars on youth mental health topics for Balance in Mind, a Lake Washington Schools Foundation program.