SUCCESS STORIES

Ollen, a coaching client, practices note taking by listening to a favorite song. He has also been more successful since he has been working on time management strategies and organizing his backpack."Since I have been coming I am feeling better about my school work."

From Connor Cave, former student:

"I started with Candace when I was in the 9th grade when I was attending the Lab School of Washington. I came to PLE for ADHD Coaching and tutoring to help me with my writing, organization, time-management and study skills. I was here almost every day. Candace even attended some of my IEP meetings.

Before coming to PLE I had a D average in school and I left here with a B average. Before I came to PLE my bookbag was like a trashcan and after it was organized.

After the Lab School I went off to military school. All of the skills I learned at PLE helped me keep my dorm room clean and school supplies and books organized for each class.

Candace was very helpful because she was nice and courteous and treated me like one of her own children.  The coaching and tutoring were helpful because they've kept me organized still to this day."

From Beth Albaneze, Founder of HouseCalls, LLC:

"I have known Candace for several years now and observed all the effort she puts into each person who comes through her door. The state of the art materials and technique used by Candace and her tutors cannot be replicated. She is passionate to ensure that each client acquires life-sustaining skills sets."

From Menyone Bowers, mother of a student:

"Before we started coming to Candace, I had just about lost all hopes of finding a way to help my son be successful in school. I'd thought I'd tried everything and nothing was working. We've only been attending sessions with Candace for a short time, but already I'm seeing slight improvements. He has a little more self-confidence and is starting to apply himself. I know we still have a long way to go, but ADHD Coaching has shown me the light at the end of the tunnel. The staff/tutors are delightful, concerned and compassionate. We look forward to our continued progress and growth with Candace Sahm by our side. P.S. We love the dogs! And, my son looks forward to seeing them every time he visits."

From a Bullis 11th grader:

"We write lists of what I need to do and plan." To prepare for the PSAT's Candace Sahm and the student worked on a step-by-step plan to improve her organization. After doing this, the student was happy to say, "I'm usually late, but this time I was on time with everything I needed." "Talking to my teachers has gotten exponentially better. Last year I was intimidated to talk to them. Then Candace came with me a few times to explain my ADD. As of right now, I am comfortable talking to my teachers on my own. I really like working with Miss Sahm. She is nice and down to earth, not intimidating. I have ADD and we get a lot done. I find that I'm looking forward to coming instead of dreading it!"

From a former Walt Whitman Parent:

"Just wanted to let you know that we are leaving tomorrow for Ian's graduation from Monarch School on the 19th. The 20th, he starts at University of Montana, Missoula. He is really ready to get this show on the road. He is a completely different kid, and yet, not. Unbelievable. Thank you for the information you shared with me that got this ball rolling. I am very grateful.."