Executive Skills Support for Diverse Learners
What Makes Our Team Different?
To put it simply.... we get it. Our team is a collection of neurodiverse learners and the people who love them. ​
We approach our clients as we would ourselves or our own friends and family; with compassion, with kindness, and with understanding. This puts CONNECTION at the forefront of our working relationships and allows our clients to have a safe place from which to grow. ​
Each of our coaches brings their own unique experiences and approaches to coaching and so your coach will be matched to you based on your goals. ​
Please enjoy getting to know our coaches a bit better by checking out the bios and testimonials below.
Allison Frers
Client Intakes & Executive Function Coach
Allison has been a certified teacher in BC since 2006. Her passion is working with students with special needs which lead her to get her Masters of Education specialising in autism and developmental disabilities. Allison is innovative, patient and believes in teaching skills in natural ways to allow students to understand how to apply new skills in their own life. She has worked with many different school districts and collaborated and taught professionals how to write the competency based individualized education plans.
Kristen Begg
Caseload Manager & Executive Function Coach
Kristen is resourceful, adaptable and has a passion for learning. She believes that when students are given the necessary support, every student has the chance to be successful. She strives to create a positive, supportive, and open learning environment for students while enabling their independence and autonomy.
Brieanna Fiander
Project Manager & Executive Function Coach
Brieanna is a fierce advocate for neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and Autism. Starting young, she became dedicated to understanding ADHD to support her sister. This led her to work with Autistic children and establish "Outside The Box," a tutoring business focused on their academic and social challenges. Her philosophy emphasizes educating support systems for better understanding and kindness.
Thomas Towers
Subject Support & Executive Function Coach
Thomas' gentle patience comes from his own experiences and his innate capability to relate to so many different types of people. He has a remarkable ability to explain concepts in ways suited to the needs of the learner. As a tutor, Thomas helps students understand and appreciate the sciences while making it easier and more enjoyable to get through tough material.
Findlay Ironside
Executive Function Coach - FULL
Findlay’s drive to help others with executive function originates from her own struggles with, and triumphs over, executive dysfunction. Findlay has been actively working with peers and students for close to ten years. She applies these learned skills to her interactions with others, and uses her own experiences to connect with students on a personal level. As a result, Findlay is a patient, outgoing, and understanding tutor, sensitive to each students’ needs and goals.
Jacob Ross
Executive Function Coach
Nurturing a passion for education, Jacob is a dedicated mentor, committed to guiding students towards both academic and personal success. With a background in teaching, Jacob brings a wealth of experience and empathy to his practice.
Jacob's journey in education began with a desire to make a difference in education. Over the years, he has honed his craft, specializing in English, academic writing, and executive function skills. As an Executive Function Coach and English Tutor at Organized Minds, Jacob works to
empower students of all ages and abilities.
Meighan Grace
Executive Function Coach
Meighan uses a fun and energetic approach to learning that fosters interest based attention. As a patient and compassionate educator, she holds space for students to feel safe in and free to learn in their unique ways. She provides practical strategies for managing executive function tasks, such as organization and time management, tailored to each student's needs. Her goal is to help neurodivergent individuals thrive both academically and personally.
Alejandra Benitez-Morales
Executive Function Coach
Alejandra is a psychologist and school counsellor with experience as a special education teacher since 2019. Inspired by her own challenges, she values individual differences and believes motivation is key. Alejandra considers herself empathetic, patient, and encouraging, with empathy being a core value for understanding and supporting students.
Claire Debleu
Admin Assistant
Claire is a dedicated and kind addition to our team, originally from France. She worked for 10 years in London, UK, mostly as an Executive Assistant, before traveling and landing in Canada where she has now settled down. She has been working at Organized Minds since August 2020.
She says "I enjoy greatly being part of a company that helps students improve their work and feel better about themselves."
