Meet the team
We make learning feel better.
Each learning strategist at Awakened Learning has specialities and demographics they support. Book a free consultation call with any one of them to meet and talk about what you can work on and how they might best support you.
Not sure how to find the right fit? Book a free consultation call with Dr. Deena who can help you find the Awakened Learning strategist who’s right for you.
Founder
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer
she/her
Supports: organizations, students + parents, the public
Specializes in:
📚 Being a subject matter expert
🗣️ Workshops for organizations
📺 Media appearances
🎤 Conferences & keynotes
🌀 Supporting parents
Academic Resilience Learning Strategist
Meg Houghton
she/her
Supports: high school, post-secondary, & mature/returning learners
Specializes in:
🧠 Learning disabilities, ADHD, & neurodivergence
💙 Social emotional learning & psychoeducation
🎓 Navigating post-secondary & school journeys
Assistive / Adaptive Learning Strategist
Nicole Klement
she/her
Supports: middle school, high school, post-secondary, teachers, & families
Specializes in:
🫂 Assistive technology
🌟 Executive functioning skill-building
📝 IEP consultation
Middle Years (Gr. 4-8) Learning Strategist
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva
she/her
Supports: students + parents, K-12 teachers, schools, the public
Specializes in:
📚 Science of learning expert
📝 Homework completion, studying, & writing support
🌟 Confidence-building interventions for young learners
Holistic Learning Strategist
Mona Frial-Brown
she/her
Supports: middle school, high school, & post-secondary
Specializes in:
⏰ Time management & prioritization
📖 Studying & test-taking
✍️ Note-taking & essay-writing
Math Learning Strategist
Andrew Lorrison
he/him
Supports: elementary, middle, high school, post-secondary, & mature/returning learners
Specializes in:
😰 Math anxiety
📚 Studying & test-taking
🔢 Numeracy & financial literacy
Career & Motivation Learning Strategist
Nikki Waheed
she/her
Supports: post-secondary
Specializes in:
📝 Cover letters & resumes
🤝 Job searches & interview skills
✨ Purpose
Writing Learning Strategist
Jenny Sampirisi
she/her
Supports: high school, post-secondary, & mature/returning learners
Specializes in:
✍️ Writing anxiety
📝 Essays and written assignments
🧠 Critical thinking
Athlete-Focused Learning Strategist
Kris Bertram
he/him
Supports: middle school, high school, post-secondary, mature/returning learners
Specializes in:
⏳ Time management & prioritization
✍️ Studying & test-taking
🧠 Holistic performance mindset coaching & motivation
Jr. Learning Strategist
Mina Alves
they/them
Supports: high school & post-secondary
Specializes in:
⏰ Time management & prioritization
📖 Studying & test-taking
✍️ Note-taking & essay-writing