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Brenda Mann MA Ed-Educator with over 30 years of experience and Mom who “GETS IT”

 

Educating in both public and private schools for over 20 years, I saw a tremendously disappointing number of parents whose children were struggling but didn’t know how to help them in school.  I was not allowed to suggest a possible diagnosis of ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, or Mood Disorders as I am not a medical doctor.  Unfortunately, doctors usually can’t see the symptoms of these disorders in their office. At the same time, teachers are not trained to diagnose these disorders and are often not aware of how these disorders impact school success. Sadly, the parents who were doing everything they knew to do at home to support their child were “masking” the effects of the disability with their intense amount of support at home.  Often, their support was useless, as it did not transfer to school success, and the parents were not educated in proper home support and necessary school collaboration.  Their efforts kept their children from receiving additional support in school.  Had these parents known how to advocate for their child correctly, there were many supports their child should have received, but often not offered by their school.

 

My Goal For Families and Children

My goal is to support and enrich the unique academic, behavioral, emotional, and social progress of children who are struggling, behaviorally or academically.   A primary focus for my families is creating a positive connection between home and school.  The goal is for families to find the appropriate professional support and strategies to aid their child’s needs and “bridge the gap” between parents and professional support.   My passion is to educate parents to have a “disability perspective” to guide their children best.  My experience as a Mom and Educator who “gets it” allows me to coach children to do socially and academically better.

Over 30 incredible years of working to support children and their families

   

   Elementary, Middle School, and High School Remediation and General Education Teacher

 

             Title 1 Educator-Remedial Summer School ELA

 

 Created/Taught Middle School Summer Math and Language Arts Boot Camps and Summer Executive Function Skills Camps

Motor Moms and Dads and Handwriting Without Tears 

 

           CHADD Parent to Parent Educator and Co-chair for Eastern Oakland  County-(Children and Adults with ADHD)*

 

         Academic Coach/Tutor  

            Parent Educator/Love and Logic

 

Creator/Educator-Empathy and Education for Educators and Families

 

             

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