Thought Partnership with Janel

"When I think of Janel’s superpowers, I think of both her EQ and IQ, as she brings her tremendous intelligence to managing her relationships with parents, particularly around sensitive topics. Janel brings to her work a deep sense of accountability and integrity, and day in and day out, she maintains a contagious enthusiasm. Her positivity, mission-orientation, and creativity, when paired with her high standards for student personal responsibility and maturity, make Janel the best partner to parents in raising children I've ever known!"
- Tiffany, Menlo Park

Having worked for over two decades with thousands of young people in youth education, mentorship and advocacy, I have spent tens of thousands of hours observing and teaching children, coaching and counseling families in a wide range of settings and situations.  My work spans the developmental spectrum; I frequently teach children and young adults from 1-25 years of age, and support the same students and their families for over a decade. 

My work with children has taken me to Ecuador, Chile, Michigan, Minnesota, and the Bay Area, where I have taught and designed curricula in both private and public schools and worked with children and youth in both affluent and under-resourced communities. I currently teach students in four states. 

Over the years, many parents have requested a thought partnership service—a dedicated time and private space to reflect together on the well-being, development, learning and educational trajectory of their child. 

A scheduled, 1:1 thought partnership meeting between us may address topics such as:
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• Optimal school placement and learning environments;
• Learning preferences, strengths, and challenges;
• Academic and behavioral concerns;
• Language acquisition;
• Early literacy education;
• Family–school communication;
• Support assessments, resources and strategies; and,
• Nanny and childcare considerations.

If a thought partnership meeting could be helpful, please contact me using the form below.

Please note: I teach >40 sessions per week; thought partnership spots are very, very limited.