I am an Educational Consultant with a private practice in Marin County, California. Exactly 30 years ago, I taught my first classroom at Weston Middle School in Weston, CT, after earning a Master’s degree in General Education. (My Master’s in Special Education followed later, in S.F.)  Since then, I have worked extensively with schools and parents. I am also the father of two independent, kind teenage sons.

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Flipping the script on a predictable pattern

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In addition to maintaining a small private practice, my mission has evolved to challenge prevailing trends: the rise in ADHD diagnoses and the widespread struggle with self-regulation skills among children. I address the tendency to rely primarily on medication, and the all-too-common pattern of seeking coaching later, only after overlooked challenges have accumulated and become urgent.  For example, the pattern my colleagues and I see all the time is that bright, capable students hit a wall under increased academic and organizational demands -typically in middle or high school. It also reflects a common observation from teachers: many students, especially boys, are increasingly struggling with self-regulation.

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Begin with the smallest step, often taken,
and the way flows with ease. -Taoist principle

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I provide concrete, practical roadmaps for building adaptive routines -early and often-  to help lay the foundation not just for self-regulation, but, even more importantly, for co-regulation skills. As a dad and a teacher who stumbles just like every other parent, I say this wholeheartedly: it all truly begins with us, the parents. Owning that truth is where real progress starts. This approach is widely recommended for families managing ADHD in young children.

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My practical and uplifting approach lays a strong foundation for learning, organization, and increased cooperation in daily life, now and into young adulthood. I am especially committed to raising awareness and providing equitable support for neurodiverse learners, including girls who are often overlooked.

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*There are estimated to be several thousand to over 10,000 online executive function tutors operating in the U.S. alone as of 2025, and the number is growing rapidly.

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