About Me
Education & Experience:
I have more than 15 years of experience as a middle school and high school teacher and school counselor. In these roles I have mentored and counseled students of all ages, helping them manage anxiety, stress, divorce and other family issues, bullying, conflict, and friendship issues. I have led countless social skills groups, executive fu
I have more than 15 years of experience as a middle school and high school teacher and school counselor. In these roles I have mentored and counseled students of all ages, helping them manage anxiety, stress, divorce and other family issues, bullying, conflict, and friendship issues. I have led countless social skills groups, executive functioning and organizational skills groups, and a host of other social-emotional learning groups. I love working with middle school and high school girls and watching them flourish as they grow in self-discovery, self-confidence, and relationship building skills!
I have coached and counseled parents through all stages of their children's development (from early childhood to empty nest) and helped them navigate each season with Grit & Grace - because, as anyone who has tried it knows: parenting is NOT for the faint of heart and just when you think you've got this parenting thing figured out . . . those hormones kick in and you find out you don't!
Personal:
I have been married to my husband, Dan, for almost 38 years and we have three grown children and two precious grandchildren. My husband and I have spent our lives in ministry - pastoring churches in Texas and Oklahoma and now he works in the world of missions and I am a school counselor at a private school for students with learning diffe
I have been married to my husband, Dan, for almost 38 years and we have three grown children and two precious grandchildren. My husband and I have spent our lives in ministry - pastoring churches in Texas and Oklahoma and now he works in the world of missions and I am a school counselor at a private school for students with learning differences. During our 23 years of pastoring churches, I taught or counseled full-time in public schools, taught Sunday school and ran our church's summer VBS. We now live in DFW and share our empty nest with our 9 year old Mini Schnauzer, Scout.
As a Certified Christian Life Coach with a background in education , counseling, and ministry and as a wife and mom of three grown children, I understand the obstacles to and complexities of personal growth that women face during each season of life and that tween and teen girls face as they try to figure out who they are and what their purpose is. It can be a hard, bumpy road - full of unexpected turns.
I had the blessing of having children at home for 32 years (yes - that's right! My oldest and youngest are 13 years apart in age). I have attempted balancing work, family, and a life in full-time ministry, living far from family and feeling isolated and alone as a wife and mother, parenting during those sometimes troublesome toddler, tween, and teen years, navigating relationships with teens and now adult children, in-laws, and coworkers, and I have experienced the "emptiness" of an empty nest and traveled the road to rediscovery of myself and my purpose on the other side of each of those stages of life.
Coaching Style:
Let me be part of your journey to discovering or rediscovering yourself or let me work with your daughter to help her grow in confidence, relationship skills, and resilience.
As a Certified Christian life Coach, I work with clients to evaluate their current level of satisfaction across four sectors of life: relationships and the spiritual
Let me be part of your journey to discovering or rediscovering yourself or let me work with your daughter to help her grow in confidence, relationship skills, and resilience.
As a Certified Christian life Coach, I work with clients to evaluate their current level of satisfaction across four sectors of life: relationships and the spiritual, physical, and mental health sectors. Then we identify specific areas in which the client feels stuck or overwhelmed, or areas in which they would like to grow or make changes. Finally, we create a personalized plan that supports the client in making those changes and that will lead to more peace, gratitude, and joy!
I walk along-side you every step of the way to cheer you on and to celebrate with you through your remarkable transformation!
I utilize a blend of coaching techniques, including cognitive-behavioral strategies, solution-focused strategies, goal-setting, and organizational and educational tools. And, I integrate scriptures into my coaching that tell us how God sees us and who He says we are. This holistic approach ensures that clients address all areas of their life.
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Grit & Grace Life Coaching is dedicated to guiding girls and women of all ages and stages of life toward discovering who God created them to be and empowering and equipping them to step confidently into His purpose for their lives.
Let me walk along side you and help you discover a more fulfilling and joy filled life!
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