{"id":927,"date":"2023-02-05T15:38:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T23:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jennscharf.com\/?page_id=927"},"modified":"2024-05-05T21:40:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T04:40:24","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jennscharf.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Jenn"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id927_7473e4-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id927_7473e4-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id927_7473e4-75 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 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Jenn Scharf\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-8220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jennscharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jenn-Standing.png 1800w, https:\/\/jennscharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jenn-Standing-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/jennscharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jenn-Standing-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/jennscharf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jenn-Standing-1536x2048.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column927_bb5310-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column927_bb5310-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column927_bb5310-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column927_bb5310-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column927_bb5310-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column927_bb5310-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column927_bb5310-ed{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column927_bb5310-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column927_bb5310-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column927_bb5310-ed\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_8c7219-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_8c7219-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_8c7219-cf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_8c7219-cf mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_8c7219-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_8c7219-cf\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading927_8c7219-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_8c7219-cf\">Hi, I&#8217;m Jenn<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>As a fellow parent advocate, I&#8217;ve been where you are. I understand the uphill battles, the moments of frustration, and the relentless commitment to securing the best possible education for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent of a neurodivergent child myself, I know that advocating for your child&#8217;s needs can sometimes feel like an exhausting, solitary journey. I&#8217;ve personally experienced the joys of small victories and the heartaches of setbacks, and I&#8217;ve channelled those experiences into a passion for supporting parents just like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My mission is simple: to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and unwavering support needed to become a confident and effective advocate. I&#8217;m here to help you transform the overwhelming maze of educational bureaucracy into a path that leads to clarity, empowerment, and successful outcomes for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re navigating the education system for the first time or seeking a fresh perspective, I&#8217;m here as a friend and confidant to help you understand and advocate for your neurodivergent child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s embark on this advocacy journey together. I&#8217;m excited to connect with you, share my experiences, and work hand-in-hand to ensure your child receives the education they deserve. Your child&#8217;s journey is our journey, and I&#8217;m here to guide you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Jenn<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns927_006044-19{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns927_006044-19 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns927_006044-19 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns927_006044-19 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns927_006044-19 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns927_006044-19 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns927_006044-19 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns927_006044-19 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns927_006044-19 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns927_006044-19\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn927_eef472-95.kb-button{width:initial;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn927_eef472-95.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn927_eef472-95 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/jennscharf.com\/consulting\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Work with me<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id927_76d78f-a8{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id927_76d78f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id927_76d78f-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column927_71400f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column927_71400f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column927_71400f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column927_71400f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column927_71400f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column927_71400f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column927_71400f-ee{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column927_71400f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column927_71400f-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column927_71400f-ee\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_305e36-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_305e36-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_305e36-36\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_305e36-36 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_305e36-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_305e36-36\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading927_305e36-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_305e36-36\">Education Background<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id927_c2349c-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id927_c2349c-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id927_c2349c-31 > 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has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0%;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column927_a13c8d-f9 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_44fcf1-12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_44fcf1-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_44fcf1-12\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_44fcf1-12 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_44fcf1-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_44fcf1-12\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading927_44fcf1-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_44fcf1-12\">Bachelor of Arts <\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_74f2e9-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_74f2e9-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_74f2e9-b5\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_74f2e9-b5 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_74f2e9-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_74f2e9-b5\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading927_74f2e9-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_74f2e9-b5\">I hold a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Cultural Anthropology and International Justice and Human Rights from McMaster University. <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column927_421684-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column927_421684-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column927_421684-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column927_421684-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column927_421684-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column927_421684-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column927_421684-b8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column927_421684-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0%;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column927_421684-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column927_421684-b8 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_1f8e48-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_1f8e48-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_1f8e48-cb\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_1f8e48-cb mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_1f8e48-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_1f8e48-cb\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading927_1f8e48-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_1f8e48-cb\">Bachelor of Education<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_0e13a4-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_0e13a4-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_0e13a4-6d\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_0e13a4-6d mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_0e13a4-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_0e13a4-6d\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading927_0e13a4-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_0e13a4-6d\">My Bachelor of Education in Primary\/Junior Education from Lakehead University has been instrumental in my journey.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column927_3cafb2-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column927_3cafb2-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column927_3cafb2-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column927_3cafb2-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column927_3cafb2-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column927_3cafb2-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column927_3cafb2-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column927_3cafb2-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0%;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column927_3cafb2-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column927_3cafb2-80 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_fbdee8-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_fbdee8-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_fbdee8-06\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_fbdee8-06 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_fbdee8-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_fbdee8-06\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading927_fbdee8-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_fbdee8-06\">Master of Arts<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_2cedf5-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_2cedf5-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_2cedf5-03\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_2cedf5-03 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_2cedf5-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_2cedf5-03\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading927_2cedf5-03 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_2cedf5-03\">I received my Master&#8217;s degree in Peace Education from the UN Mandated University for Peace in Costa Rica.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id927_40cbe8-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id927_40cbe8-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id927_40cbe8-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px 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.kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-4xl, 8rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-4xl, 8rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id927_1ff0a5-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id927_1ff0a5-dc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column927_c1bb2b-23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_833c13-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_833c13-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_833c13-8c\"]{margin-top:0px;line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_833c13-8c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_833c13-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_833c13-8c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_833c13-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_833c13-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_833c13-8c\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading927_833c13-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_833c13-8c\">Teaching Certification<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column927_c1cf30-6c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id927_654038-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id927_654038-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id927_654038-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column927_1e48ce-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column927_1e48ce-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column927_1e48ce-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column927_1e48ce-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column927_1e48ce-22{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column927_1e48ce-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column927_1e48ce-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column927_1e48ce-22\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_c27bfc-5b\">I am a certified teacher in British Columbia, and I was also a certified teacher in Ontario when I trained and worked there before moving west. These teaching credentials have provided me with the practical knowledge and firsthand experience needed to navigate the education system effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id927_267fbc-ca{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id927_267fbc-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id927_267fbc-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id927_267fbc-ca > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id927_267fbc-ca > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column927_96dad6-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column927_96dad6-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column927_96dad6-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column927_96dad6-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column927_96dad6-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column927_96dad6-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_67822a-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_67822a-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_67822a-e0\"]{margin-bottom:0px;text-align:left;line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_67822a-e0 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_67822a-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_67822a-e0\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading927_67822a-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_67822a-e0\">More About Me<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id927_c4c7bf-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id927_c4c7bf-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id927_c4c7bf-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 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Throughout my career, I&#8217;ve had the privilege of working with children and teens in a variety of alternative and traditional education environments, both in Canada and abroad. From my experiences with organizations like Outward Bound Canada, the Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership, Project Canoe, Trails Youth Initiatives, and teaching in Kenya, to my time at independent schools such as Collingwood School and Whistler Waldorf School, I&#8217;ve always felt a strong connection to youth and program development.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_270aab-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_270aab-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_270aab-37\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_270aab-37 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_270aab-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_270aab-37\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading927_270aab-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_270aab-37\">The Shift<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>However, what I didn&#8217;t anticipate was my transition from educator to parent advocate. When my own child faced challenges in the traditional school system, I knew it wasn&#8217;t a matter of my parenting skills. Instead, it became evident that both my child and I are neurodivergent. In those early days, I lacked the knowledge and skills needed to advocate effectively. So, I immersed myself in understanding this side of the education system.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_d57d91-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_d57d91-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_d57d91-63\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_d57d91-63 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading927_d57d91-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_d57d91-63\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading927_d57d91-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading927_d57d91-63\">A Neuro-Affirming Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout my career, I&#8217;ve consistently championed a child-centred approach in my teaching and program development. This approach led me to delve into neuro-affirming practices, including learning from experts like Ross Greene, Mona Delahooke and Shelley Moore. In addition, I have immersed myself in building a community of neurodivergent adults, from whom I am consistently learning. Combining my extensive experience with a particular interest and expertise in the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile of autism, I&#8217;ve become a unique asset to parents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id927_b6ff8c-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id927_b6ff8c-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id927_b6ff8c-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id927_b6ff8c-8e > 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With the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NeurodivergentConsultant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyla Whitwell<\/a>,  I published a report featuring the stories of 60 families who have faced similar challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope that by sharing these stories, we can foster awareness and change within the education system, promoting a more inclusive and supportive environment for all neurodivergent students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi, I&#8217;m Jenn As a fellow parent advocate, I&#8217;ve been where you are. I understand the uphill battles, the moments of frustration, and the relentless commitment to securing the best possible education for your child. 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