Hi There- I’m Deborah.

I’m a:

  • Academic & Executive Functioning Coach

  • Trained Mental Health Professional

  • Former Director of Disability & Accommodations

  • Current Learning Specialist

And once upon a time, I was labeled an “underachiever.”

Despite receiving all the traditional academic supports—extra instruction, specialized programs, endless worksheets—I still fell behind my peers. But the truth?

I didn’t need more of the same. I just learned differently.

Once I understood that—and started building systems that worked for me—everything changed. My confidence grew. I found my rhythm. I handled high-stakes academics with focus and resilience.

That experience lit a fire in me to help other students do the same.

I earned dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Adult Learning & Leadership from Columbia University and completed an ICF-approved executive coaching program. Over the last 20+ years, I’ve worked in private and public institutions, including a decade as Director of Educational Support and Disability Services at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

From top-tier universities to local state institutions, I’ve supported hundreds of students with ADHD, learning differences, and executive functioning challenges—helping them unlock their potential, build real-world strategies, and thrive as they earn their degrees.

Now, I’m here for your student. Wherever they are in their journey, we’ll meet them there—and move forward with purpose.