Our Coaches

Founder and Coach

Background 

• Favorite color- Indigo

• Favorite flower- Chrysanthemum

• Undergraduate Degree- Middle Level Education from Towson University

• Graduate Degree- Leadership through Equity and Culture from Towson University 

• Educator Certifications- Middle Level Science, Middle Level English, UDL, FAME

Experience 

I have worked, as a teacher, leader, and a coach, with folks who have a wide range of both strengths and areas for growth. 

My clients might have identifiers such as: 

• ADHD

• Autism

• AuDHD

• Neurodiversity

• TBI (traumatic brain injury)

• Twice Exceptional 

• LGBTQIA+

I believe that your unique goals require unique strategies and support to help you succeed. I focus on getting to know my clients through targeted conversation in areas where they feel confident in embracing my help. I use a client-centered and client-led approach to coaching in order to empower my clients to both gain the strategies that have the potential to work for their specific goals and the emotional stability to use those strategies effectively and efficiently.

-Em Renda, Founder and Coach

Coach

Background

        •       Favorite color- Blue

        •       Favorite flower- Hydrangea

        •       Favorite season- Winter

        •       Favorite hobby- Reading

        •       Undergraduate Degree- Child Development

        •       Graduate Degree- Reading & Literacy Education

        •       Educator Certifications- Child Development, Math, Reading, Special Education, UDL, FAME,                               and, Trauma Informed Education

Experience

I have worked as a teacher training and coaching my in-class staff and a leader coaching the teachers around me in work (and sometimes life).

My clients might need to be coached in the following:

        •       Parenting

        •       Navigating disabilities (as a parent, family, or self)

        •       Children and parents understanding ADHD

        •       Parents/guardians who have a child(ren) with an IEP

        •       Dealing with anxiety

        •       Teachers tackling burnout

        •       Anyone interested in non-monogamy

I understand that achieving your best self requires personalized support and tailored strategies. Through compassionate and focused conversation, I take the time to truly understand your unique needs. Sometimes, we get too close to a challenge and need an outside perspective to help find a solution. Other times, all we need is someone to listen and validate our feelings. Together, we'll develop practical strategies that resonate with you, empowering you to stay true to yourself while feeling confident and fulfilled on your journey.

-Jena LePla, Coach