Our Vision
Each child is unique and needs to be understood, valued and empowered to…
- Achieve agency
- Self-advocate for their learning
- Realize their hopes and dreams

We believe that EVERY child should be afforded equal opportunity to thrive.
We believe that EVERY child deserves to be seen, heard, valued, and appreciated.
We believe in instilling a strong foundation of confidence in EVERY child’s abilities.
It is our impassioned mission to offer parents and educators unique and innovative methods that support kids and their learning!
We are parents, educators, coaches, and leaders who understand that nothing is more important to you than the happiness, well being, and educational foundation you are providing for your children at home or at school. We have these goals in common with each one of you.
We’ve been in your shoes with our own children as they progress through their schooling, and know the challenges, frustrations, triumphs and milestones that are encountered along the way. We are here with you to present you with a process to help your kids with skills and practices so that they can personalize their own learning for a lifetime.
Kathleen McClaskey
CEO & Inclusive Learning Officer
- ● Co-author of Best Sellers: Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning.
- ● Developed the “Empower the Learner” Framework.
- ● Designed the “Empower the Learner” 3-Step Process to empower all learners.
- ● Termed “UDL Lens of Access, Engage and Express” as a way for a learner to understand the what, why and how of their learning.
- ● International presenter, keynote speaker and expert on personalized learning, Universal Design for Learning and creating learner-centered environments.
- ● Passionate in empowering ALL learners with tools, skills and practices so they become self-directed learners, learners with agency, who are future ready for college, career and life.
- ● M.Ed. In Technology in Education; 40 years in education as a teacher, K-12 administrator, graduate professor, school board member, UDL Consultant and professional developer.
- ● Married to my best friend, Jim for 50 years, and Mom of two sons who inspire my work every day.

Contact Us
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