Learning and Executive Function Coach Sarah Kesty is an author, educator, and host of the Executive Function Podcast. Sarah is a passionate advocate for people with autism and ADHD. She prides herself in translating research into practice in her classroom and her coaching business. She is a cadre member of the respected California Autism Professional Training and Information Network and a 2-time district Teacher of the Year. Her coaching helps parents, students, and young adults develop understanding of how their brains interact with the world and how to strategize any struggle they encounter.
The Santa Maria Times acclaims, "Sarah speaks fluent school kid," and her clients agree! She specializes in teaching parents to coach their children and empowering children with self-acceptance and strategies! If your child is brilliant yet stumped on how to show it; if your son or daughter is frustrated with the invisible expectations of playing the "school game;" or, if you just got the diagnosis and aren't sure where to start with home and school strategies, Sarah is your coach! She creates individualized plans to help children and young adults work with their brains and create plans that work. She can also support students and adults with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and social skills development.
Credentials: M.A. in Special Education; Classrooms of the Future Foundation Teacher of the Year 2021; Autism Certification; Certified in Visualizing Verbalizing; Sweetwater High School District Teacher of the Year 2021 and Twin Rivers USD 2014 Teacher of the Year; 2019 National Association of Special Educators Outstanding Teacher; Empathy Development Trainer; Academic Coach for improving Special Education Programs; California Autism Trainer through CAPTAIN.