How I Turned ADHD Challenges Into Classroom Wins | Teacher Mindset

Discover how I transformed the challenges of teaching students with ADHD into incredible classroom successes. In this video, I'll share the strategies and techniques that made a real difference—helping students focus, learn, and thrive. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or caregiver, these insights could be the game-changer you've been looking for!

In this episode, we are talking to Caroline Sumners, the CEO of Empower Academic Coaching, a company that works with students of all ages with various questions about learning - from ‘How do I cope in class with ADHD’ to ‘How do I write a successful letter for my university application’. 

Today, I’m so excited because we are tapping into Caroline’s wealth of knowledge around a few of these key topics. And before I forget, if you hear Caroline mention Executive Functions, she is talking about time management, planning, organisation and self-control to name a few.

Topic 1: The students
Tell us about Empower Academic Coaching. What caused you to start it up?

 What are some of the trends you are seeing today that parents and teachers should keep an eye out for?

Regarding ADHD students, can you explain what is different in their brains? Also, what is masking? 

Is there any advice you would give teachers today regarding what they might want to try incorporating into the classroom to help students?
Stay positive - kids with ADHD get lots of negative input
Choices & chances to pursue interests - hyperfocus
Visual prompts
Strengths-based approach for struggles
Time to watch & apply the skills in class - like retrieval practice, model organizing & planning

How do you stay positive and what advice would you give teachers today to help them shift their mindset into a more positive space?

Final Thoughts
Are there any books you recommend for personal or professional development?
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education 
Powerful Teaching
ADHD 2.0
Do you have a favourite quote?
“Hope, and keep busy.” - Louisa May Alcott - or her mom Abigail
What 3 things are you grateful for today?

Thank you, Caroline!
I’m so grateful that you came on the show today. I appreciate you for your dedication to helping your students develop skills that can help them thrive in life and I wish you incredible success and prosperity.

Where can people find you on social media?

FREE download - 5 strategies for teaching students with ADHD

https://www.empoweracademiccoaching.com/teachers  
@empoweracademic - IG
https://www.facebook.com/empoweracademiccoaching 

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