I will help you align your attention with your intention through 1:1 video sessions, skill-building, resources, and check-ins.

Hi, I’m Elana (she/her).

As a coach, I can help you develop the life skills needed to be successful academically, interpersonally, and in your career.

I consider the real-time stressors impacting your life, like the struggles related to adulting, parenting, virtual learning, finding a job, or managing life during a pandemic.

Executive function advocate, Neurodiversity specialist, Executive Function Expert, Elana Kanter, Kanter Coaching, Autism Spectrum Disorder, LGBTQ, LGBTQ+, ally, advocate

I specialize in partnering with:

I provide coaching to help strengthen or develop the skills necessary to be academically, professionally, and personally happy and successful.

This includes building skills and strategies related to:

  • Executive Function

  • Advocacy

  • College and career

  • Daily living

  • Self-discipline

  • Interpersonal and social skills

Attention Deficit Disorder Association, ADDA, ADD, ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Inattentive, Inattention
International Coaching Federation, ICF, Coach, Coaching, ICF Credentialed Coach Finder, ACC, PCC, MCC, Accreditation, CCF
Parkaire Consultants Inc, Parkaire Consultants, Parkaire, Marietta, East Cobb, Atlanta, Georgia, Executive Function, Executive Dysfunction, EF, EDF

Maybe you have trouble meeting deadlines.

Maybe you can’t keep up with your to-do list, or don’t even have one.

Or maybe you just need an accountability partner.

Executive function advocate, Neurodiversity specialist, Executive Function Expert, masters of arts in teaching, special education, educator, advocate, coach, leader, mentor, motivator, cheerleader, supporter, planner

Whatever your goals are,
together we can find a path forward.

EDUCATION

  • ICF accredited ADHD Life Coaching coursework.

  • Additional coursework from Georgia State University and UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.

  • Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree in Elementary and Middle Special Education from Towson University.

  • Bachelor of Arts degree and Certificate from Indiana University. 

EXPERIENCE

I have a diverse background of teaching, coaching, and tutoring kids through adults through experiences in private practice, schools, inclusive summer camps, and non- and for- profit organizations. I have experience teaching special education or consulting with public, charter, and Montessori schools. Additionally, I have experience writing white papers and blogs, as well as public speaking and facilitating workshops.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Leading trainings related to executive function skills to various groups and organizations, including Kids in Need of Defense-Atlanta and Jewish Family & Career Services-Atlanta.

  • Leading a session on "Leveraging Social Emotional Learning to Promote Educational Equity" at the National School Boards Association's annual conference in Washington, D.C.

  • Co-authoring a white paper, "Building Equitable, Safe and Supportive Schools: Trauma and Culturally Sensitive Practices for Guidance."

  • Receiving a Governor’s Citation for exemplary work helping individuals and families with life-threatening illnesses at Moveable Feast in Baltimore, MD.