Speaking & Professional Development

Middle school isn't just a grade level—it's an entirely different culture.

For more than two decades, I've helped educators, families, and students understand the unique developmental stage that often feels confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming.

My presentations combine current brain science, educational research, humor, storytelling, and practical classroom strategies that participants can immediately put into practice.

Whether I'm speaking to teachers, parents, counselors, or school leaders, my goal is always the same:

Help adults understand kids better so kids can thrive.

📱 Technology & Screens

Healthy digital habits without fear or shame.

🌈 Neurodiversity

Supporting autistic, ADHD, twice-exceptional, and differently wired learners.

🏫 Building Positive School Culture

Creating environments where middle school students feel connected and capable.

🧠 Understanding the Middle School Brain

Why tweens behave the way they do—and how adults can respond effectively.

💜 Emotional Regulation

Helping students manage anxiety, frustration, and overwhelming emotions.

🌱 Behavior Is Communication

Looking beneath behaviors to understand unmet needs.

Perfect For

✔ Schools

✔ District Professional Development

✔ Parent Nights

✔ PTAs

✔ Libraries

✔ Educational Conferences

✔ Counselor Conferences

✔ Universities

✔ Youth Organizations

Every presentation is customized to the needs of your audience.

Expect laughter.

Expect practical strategies.

Expect brain science explained in ways that    actually make sense.

Expect to leave seeing middle school students differently than when you arrived.