"Of all the therapists, coaches, and support professionals our family has worked with over the years, Matt is the person our teenager connected with most deeply. That connection has made all the difference.
Matt has a rare ability to build trust while also holding teens accountable. He listens without judgment, genuinely cares, and knows how to meet adolescents where they are while helping them move forward. His background in education, combined with his understanding of executive functioning challenges, gives him a unique ability to turn insight into practical growth.
Since working with Matt, we have seen meaningful increases in maturity, accountability, confidence, and self-awareness. Perhaps most importantly, he has become a trusted adult in our teenager's life, someone whose guidance is heard and respected.
Matt is not only an exceptional coach, but an exceptional human being. We are incredibly grateful for the impact he has had on our family."
Maryanne Birck - Parent from CA
"All three of my boys have taken writing classes with Matt, and their experience was all I had hoped and more. As an English teacher, myself, I appreciate that Matt knows the craft and communicates well. What matters to me even more is the way he connects with his students. He really sees them as people who are interesting and valuable, and he finds a way to draw ideas and confidence out of them. Each one of my boys has a different challenge to overcome, and Matt found a way to meet each of them where they are. These are classes worth taking for both the content and the culture."
Heather Karczewski - Parent, and Owner of Thinkwell Hybrid School of Discovery.
"Matt has a knack of getting to know kids and really seeing them as people rather than as “just kids”. He is genuinely interested in their passions and helps them to tap into how to foster getting their thoughts and ideas organized and out. Matt somehow made grammar fun for my daughter- she thinks he’s a perfect mix of silly, funny, and in her words, a “really great teacher!” She also had the creative experience of writing her own book in one of Matt’s classes, it was definitely a highlight of her school year.
Our son has never loved writing assignments so when I signed him up for a research writing class with Matt, he wasn’t thrilled. Not only did he enjoy the time spent, but he gained confidence in his writing skills and ended the class very proud of his essay!
Both of the kids are eager to attend Matt’s writing classes next school year. "
-Jessica Miles
Homeschool Parent
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