Karen Roy
Helping Students & Schools Build Stronger Executive Function Skills
About
I'm Karen Roy, a certified Executive Function Coach (Level 2, Connections in Mind) and Reading Specialist with a Master's in Education and over 28 years in education, including 18 years as Learning Resource Director at Saint Patrick Catholic School in Norfolk, VA.
After 28 years working with students who face executive Functioning challenges, I've seen firsthand how much a difference the right support makes - and how many students never get access to it. That's what led me to expand this work beyond the classroom, so more students can build these skills.
I help students and families build the self-management skills that make life feel calmer and more organized - planning, time management, task initiation, and emotional regulation.
Executive Functioning (EF) is how the Brain manages thoughts, emotions, and actions to reach goals. When EF skills are strong, daily life flows more smoothly. When they're under strain, we see things like:
After 28 years working with students who face executive Functioning challenges, I've seen firsthand how much a difference the right support makes - and how many students never get access to it. That's what led me to expand this work beyond the classroom, so more students can build these skills.
I help students and families build the self-management skills that make life feel calmer and more organized - planning, time management, task initiation, and emotional regulation.
Executive Functioning (EF) is how the Brain manages thoughts, emotions, and actions to reach goals. When EF skills are strong, daily life flows more smoothly. When they're under strain, we see things like:
- Procrastination or difficulty getting started
- Feeling constantly "behind" or overwhelmed
- Disorganization as work, home, or school
- Emotional frustration when plans change or expectations shift
I work with both kids and adults to turn these everyday challenges into practical, sustainable systems that build confidence, focus, and follow-through - so they can thrive at school, at work, and at home.
Location
In-person sessions take place at Virginia Beach Central Library, making sessions easy to access for families throughout Virginia Beach and the surrounding Hampton Roads area. Prefer not to travel or outside the Hampton Roads area? Virtual sessions via Google Meet are also available for local and out-of-area families alike.
Curious if EF coaching is the right fit? Book a free discovery call today!
Contact: [email protected]
Packages
ONE 45 Minute Skill Building Session - $125
45-minute EF coaching session focused on building organization, planning, and independence. Includes a mid-week check-in and optional parent report.
FOUR 45-Minute Skill Building Sessions — $440 (Regular value: $500 — save $60)
Build organization, planning, and time management skills in four focused coaching sessions. Includes weekly check-ins and parent notes.
SIX 45-Minute Skill Building Sessions — $660 (Regular value: $750 — save $90)
Strengthen consistency and build sustainable routines with six coaching sessions, weekly check-ins, and parent updates.
EIGHT 45-Minute Skill Building Sessions — $760 (Regular value: $1,000 — save $240)
Transform your child’s EF habits with eight coaching sessions, weekly check-ins, and personalized progress summaries.
Free Discovery Call for Adults
A focused 30-minute session to identify your habits, challenges, and goals for greater organization and follow-through.
