Our Team

DTh, MA, BTh
Certified Birkman Coach & Leadership Trainer
Dr. Rob Bedard earned his Master's in Leadership & Training degree from Royal Roads University (Victoria, BC) and his Doctorate degree from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

MEd
Licensed School Psychologist
Jennifer Duke is an experienced school psychologist with an extensive background in providing psychoeducational assessments and consultation within school settings. Over the past 18 years, she has worked with children and youth from diverse backgrounds and across a variety of educational environments.

BA, MA, RCC
PEERS Instructor
Kristiina is a passionate and encouraging teacher who genuinely cares about helping teens reach their individual goals. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and operates a private practice supporting countless teens who face varied challenges.

MEd
Certified SAS Instructor
Terri-Lyn Sudom is a behaviour consultant with extensive experience supporting autistic children, neurodivergent learners, and their families. She has worked in the disability field since 2012, beginning her career alongside a paediatric physiotherapist, where she gained valuable interdisciplinary knowledge and a strong foundation in family-centered care.

Certified PEERS^® Instructor
Michelle brings over 20 years of experience in education, supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults in both school and community settings. She has spent two decades collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen social understanding, independence, and real-world confidence.

BA, BEd, MEd, MScCLPPC
Executive Function Coach
Kelly is an educator with a heart for helping learners grow. As a former special education resource teacher and current academic tutor in Niagara, Kelly is passionate about equipping learners with the tools they need to succeed, especially those who may need extra support.

BA
Executive Function Coach, Certified Mandt Instructor
Over her 30-year global career in Learning and Organizational Development, Nicola has been a fierce advocate for the learner, championing inclusive design and neuroaffirming support long before they became industry standards.

BEd, BSc, MA
Executive Function Skills Lab Instructor, Executive Function Coach
Rachel is an Executive Function Coach who supports children and adolescents in developing essential skills such as planning, organization, time management, emotional regulation, and independence. She helped launch the THRIVE ADHD + Me program, combining her passion for supporting children with her strong belief in the power of movement and structured skill-building.

BA, BEd
Certified PEERS Instructor, Certified SAS Instructor
Lisa has always had an interest in those who learn differently, and did her thesis on the effects of assistive technology for students who have reading disabilities. She is certified as a Special Education Specialist, and is currently a Resource Teacher for a public school board in the Greater Toronto Area.

BA, TESOL Diploma
PEERS Instructor
Polly has a passion for connection and inclusivity in the classroom. She especially enjoys working with teens, whose new ideas, energy, and perspectives make teaching both rewarding and unique. Having lived overseas for three years, along with her extensive teaching experience, Polly values being part of a multicultural, diverse, and equitable learning environment.

BSc, PGCE
THRIVE Instructor
Alan Rigg has over 30 years of teaching experience across diverse educational settings. Having taught in the UK, Canary Islands, Hong Kong, Brazil, and Canada, Alan brings a global perspective to his work with learners.

BA, BEd, MEd
Executive Function Coach
Kit's diverse teaching background spans English Language Learning (ELL), High School Humanities, and Middle School Homeroom, allowing him to connect with students across a wide range of ages and learning profiles.

BSc(Psych), PhD, LP
Executive Function Skills Instructor, Certified SAS instructor

Zachariah holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology. His research focused on socio-cognitive and socio-moral development.

Equine Facilitated Wellness Instructor
Ashley has engaged in public speaking for many years, and since 2014, has been an ambassador for Right To Play, an organization dedicated to educating children about healthy, active living. She currently works as as an Education Assistant and motivational speaker.

BSc
Social Coach, Executive Function Coach

Grace brings a wealth of experience working with a diverse range of age groups in various capacities, from supporting international students learning English to leading performing arts and coding camps.

BScN, Bed
Executive Function Coach

Lisa is a professionally trained ADHD coach and graduate of the International ADHD Coach Training Center (iACT), an ICF-approved coach training program. She continues to build her knowledge through ongoing professional development and stays current with research and emerging practices in ADHD, executive functioning, and neurodiversity.

Social Coach

Meriel has worked with learners of varying ages, abilities, and learning styles, helping them build confidence, strengthen literacy and communication skills, and engage meaningfully in their learning.

Social Coach

Kayla's academic training has provided her with a strong foundation in child development, learning processes, and the interaction between physiological and emotional regulation systems.