About

Hi, I’m Paul.

My path to this work started in the classroom—teaching, coaching, mentoring, and working closely with students trying to keep up with the demands of school. I often saw the same pattern: smart, capable students—especially boys—who weren’t lacking ability, but were struggling with organization, focus, and follow-through.

That pattern felt familiar.

As a student, I struggled myself. I had a hard time staying organized, turning in assignments on time, and asking for help when I needed it. School often felt overwhelming, and I made it through college with some real challenges along the way.

Years later, things looked very different. In graduate school, I earned a 4.0 GPA while working full time and received significant academic scholarships. What changed wasn’t my intelligence—it was my systems, habits, mindset, and understanding of how to learn.

That’s what brought me here.

I’m not here to push students harder or “fix” them. I’m here to help them build the tools that actually work—systems for organization, habits for follow-through, and a better understanding of how their brain operates. When students learn how to work with themselves instead of against themselves, everything starts to shift.

With 20 years in education and a background as a graduate of Pomona College, I bring structure, strategy, and a clear understanding of what success in high school and college really requires. I also bring real-world perspective—I’ve worked and lived in multiple countries, started businesses, and built a career shaped by curiosity, creativity, and learning.

That’s something I care deeply about sharing with students: education isn’t just about grades—it’s what opens up options in life.

Coaching, for me, isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about building habits that stick, creating systems that work, and helping students become more independent over time.

I’m glad you’re here, and I look forward to working with your family.

Credentials

  • Executive Function Coach (Anti-Boring Learning Lab)

  • B.A. from Pomona College

  • M.A.T. from Pacific University

  • Licensed teacher (Oregon TSPC)

  • 20+ years working with students

  • Former classroom teacher, program director, and camp director