Specialties
Clifton Corner is a safe space of learning to support overwhelmed and anxious students who struggle with issues of perfection, motivation, organization, learning differences, and self-esteem. Through the tools of Social & Emotional Learning, mindfulness, creativity, leadership and positive psychology, I promote self-discovery and personal accountability to help young people transform their identity to reach new goals of intellectual and personal growth, from middle school through college.
My special "tribe" are Highly Sensitive and Twice Exceptional Students. These kids are often misunderstood in a variety of ways and struggle to recognize their unique and wonderful gifts. Through individualized interventions, strengths-based coaching, and multi-sensory strategies, I create a learning plan for school success.
I also support high school seniors in the college application writing process to highlight their unique experiences in an authentic and engaging essay.
History
Established in 2006.
After teaching high school English for over ten years, I earned my credentials as a professional life coach, and was hired as a Master Trainer in Emotional Literacy at Yale University for two years. I then opened a private practice of educational therapy in Brooklyn, where I cultivated a full and thriving business for a decade. I have now returned to my childhood roots in Chapel Hill, and look forward to serving families in The Research Triangle!
Meet the Business Owner: Sandra C.
I am a Board Certified Educational Therapist (AET), Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), Certified Educational Planner (CEP) and Professional Certified Coach in Social & Emotional Intelligence (PCC). Licensed in NC in Special Education, Exceptional Children, and English/Language Arts.
I love providing presentations in the community and have been featured as an expert speaker and panelist by The Child Mind Institute, Park Slope Parents, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School, Packer Collegiate Institute, Fordham University, WPIX, and CBS.