I teach learning strategies.

What are those? They are the HOW of learning. They transform school, parenting, work… everything!

Are you a K-12 student struggling in school?

Are you a university or college student noticing grades dropping?

Are you experiencing COVID-related “learning gaps”?

Are you a parent of a learner who says “I hate school” or has lost their motivation?

Are you a mature learner going back to school (or thinking about it)?

Are you looking to transform past school “failures,” setbacks, or harms?

Are you an educator, eager to integrate wellbeing and equity in your teaching?

Are you a professional seeking ways to elevate productivity and confidence?

Learning strategies can help.
Awakened Learning can help.

 

    • prioritize, plan & manage time

    • study & take better tests

    • regain focus, motivation & confidence

    • take notes & write essays

    • get more out of virtual classes

    • feel less lonely, stressed & overwhelmed!

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    • help their kids want to do their homework

    • help their kids feel more engaged & less bored

    • help their kids kick distraction & care about school

    • help their kids feel less panicked about (and meet!) deadlines

    • help their kids heal perfectionism

    • (improve their own productivity at work!)

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    • integrate transformative learning strategies

    • prioritize equity & justice in all learning encounters

    • infuse wellbeing interventions

    • experience more flourishing in their own teaching!

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    • bolster productivity AND wellbeing

    • foster psychological safety AND performance

    • prevent burnout AND cultivate caring teams

    • improve retention AND nourish workplace culture

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“I have benefited so much from working with this amazing teacher/mentor. As a mature student with ADHD, going back to school after thirty years can be terrifying. Deena has helped me break things down into bite-size tasks. Her approach to learning has truly changed my life.”
— Michelle
“Even as an educator myself, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I gained from Deena’s expertise. From the moment I joined her sessions, it was evident that Deena’s passion for facilitating transformative learning experiences is not just a profession; it’s a genuine calling that emanates from her kind, caring, and informed soul.”
— Alison
 

As seen in…

Deena is…

- The co-innovator of the internationally acclaimed Thriving in Action program

- A top-rated lecturer on learning strategies, equity & wellbeing at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)

- The two-term President of the Learning Specialists Association of Canada

- Committed to creating accessible, uplifting experiences for students, supporters, and professionals

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