Meet Frances
As a certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach, Parent Coach, and part of a neurodivergent family, I offer expertise, curiosity and empathy when working with people impacted by ADHD and executive function challenges. I have been working with children, families and individuals from the community since 2001. I am dedicated to empowering people with ADHD on their personal growth journey and building acceptance and awareness around neurodivergence.
I am a mom of 2 daughters, and this parenting journey never ceases to amaze me, pushing my boundaries and teaching me humility and compassion. I am energetic, optimistic and I love to laugh. I learned I have ADHD later in life and that discovery set me on this path to feel a greater sense of wholeness. I spend my free time being with the people I love and moving my body – biking, swimming or practicing yoga. I bring a deep belief in mindfulness and tuning into our bodies for grounding and presence.
In addition to coaching, I am Faculty at North Seattle College where I teach child development and parenting classes to families raising children birth-five years. I focus on relationship building, relevancy, and providing concrete tools to support families. I am continuously learning from colleagues, the families I support and from my own parenting experiences. I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I love digging into a challenge and I am tenacious about identifying next steps and gathering resources. I have a passion for collaborating with schools and advocating for families to ensure all children’s needs are met. Check out my school advocacy services.
Whether you are a parent of a child with challenging behaviors or school struggles, an individual looking to understand your ADHD and build strategies, or a student overwhelmed with school, I am here to help.
Degrees, Certifications & Trainings
- Master’s in Education
- K-12 Special Education Endorsement in WA State
- Danforth Educational Administration Program – School Principal Certification
- ADHD Coach at Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center
- ADHD/Executive Function Parent Coach – APCA Parent Coach Academy
- Executive Function Coach – EF Coaching Academy
- 200 Hour Yoga Certification
- Yoga Calm Certification
- Ross Greene – Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Model
- Licensed provider of Calm and Connected: Parenting Children and Teens with ADHD/Executive Function Challenges© created by Cindy Goldrich, Ed. M., ADHD-CCSP, PTS Coaching LLC.
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
