Every Child has the Potential to Succeed

“When our daughter hit high school, it became clear that she needed support beyond what we could figure out or provide at home. We are now so happy with the progress she is making as she works with Christine. Our daughter instantly connected with Christine and felt comfortable sharing her learning needs, struggles, and successes. The time our daughter spends with Christine is always among the highlights of her week. Christine has seemingly endless resources available to help support our daughter. We are also thankful for the advice Christine provides when it comes to seeking the appropriate support within the school environment. It is such a relief to watch our daughter transition from feeling discouraged and overwhelmed to feeling empowered to advocate for herself and take control of her own learning process.”

“School is super hard for me because of focusing problems, especially now that I am in 8th grade and school is in the classroom but we also do stuff online. Dr. Christine helps me with goal setting, breaking up assignments into parts, and making a plan to get my (school) work done. My mom is so much less stressed and I am stoked that I am getting better grades than last year.”

“Our Jeslyn was having problems reading and we didn’t want her missing classes with her friends to be pulled for remediation. After school, Dr. Powell helped Jeslyn catch up and pass her classmates in reading by using a phonics program called “Letterland”. It is a perfect match to how our daughter learns and she is a confident reader now. My husband and I are proud of how far Jeslyn has come and Christine’s patience.”

My son struggles with focusing and staying on task. Some days are worse than others. So we set out to find someone who could help him with tools to stay focused and on task. Christine has done just that. She has been one of his biggest supporters. She’s given him tools and confidence. She has a way of connecting with him and getting him excited about small tasks. We’ve seen so many changes in him. We are excited to see him continue to grow and learn. Thank you Christine for all that you’ve done and continue to do for him!”

“Working with Christine has given me the skills that I will be able to take with me throughout life. I always look forward to meeting with her and have developed a lot of confidence through our sessions. She has helped me realize things about myself that I didn’t know and I have been growing so much as a person.”

“Love working with Dr. Christine Powell as she has made me a better Educational Psychologist. Her experience as a classroom teacher and academic test administrator has helped me truly understand the connections between assessments and classroom instruction. Christine’s unique ability to connect with students makes her a powerful, positive force in the lives of the students she works with. I highly endorse her for her expertise and ability to make a difference in the skills of individuals fortunate enough to work with her.”

“As a family we were at a loss. How do we handle online learning, our child’s feelings of isolation, and him growing dislike of school. We were referred to LearningByConnecting by a friend, checked out the website, and made an appointment. From the first time we spoke, Dr. P was in tune with what we were experiencing with our son (grade 5). My son looks forward to sessions with Dr. P, and we are so appreciative that we now can be parents and not always have to nag him to do homework. He is more accepting of responsibility and is growing into a confident and able student. We all have benefited from what she is teaching him in their ET sessions each week.”

“There was a breakdown in his ability to learn. We were not sure when it all started, but we knew we had to address it, and FAST. Our pediatrician recommended we find an Education Therapist. Finding Dr. P was the best thing to happen to Sean. He started working with her in the summer before he entered high school and we have seen so much maturity and growth in him. He handles stress better, using a watch to track his time, and has gone out for the wrestling team. His confidence is through the roof. Things are now better than we could have ever imagined.”

He had just about given up on school. We heard about LearningByConnecting through a friend, and called the next morning after an evening of tears and frustration over missing work, late papers, and failing grades. He was reluctant at first, but after just a few sessions, life was turning around for him in amazing ways. Z’s smile returned, and so did my son. Highly recommended for Education Therapy.

A BIG THANK YOU! I want to thank Dr. Powell for everything she has done. When I first contacted Dr. Powell, I was mad, sad, and feeling somewhat defeated with what I felt was an injustice with my daughters IEP. She has Autism and I felt her needs were not being met in school. Not only did Dr. Powell help me with my daughter’s IEP but, she guided me through the process step by step. Dr. Powell made me feel heard and my voice mattered. Dr. Powell continues to check in on my daughter’s progress. She really cares about the youth she helps. I can’t thank Dr. Powell enough.

I’m more confident in handling my studies. And guess what? In marching band, I’m doing way better too! I can manage my time better, so I have more practice and focus on getting even better at playing my instrument.

My daughter adores Ms. Christine! She was a huge help in getting my daughter to understand the importance of planning and organizing and is a plethora of knowledge. Her services helped my daughter to become accountable and independent. Her words were taken to heart, helping my daughter to become an advocate for herself. Ms. Christine’s service and advice helped me to give the help at home and get the help at school my daughter needed. She is invaluable! I highly recommend her services!

Exceptional therapist and communicator to both the student and parent. Dr. Christine is engaging and passionate about her work.

My 12-year-old son really struggles with executive function and organizational skills. I knew we needed support. I did a lot of research and finally found Learning By Connecting with Dr. Christine Powell. I spoke with her and she explained what she does, her educational background, and her experience. She had me share my son’s strengths and challenges. She examined my sons reports and IEP. When she began working with him she was so attuned to his needs and challenges. She engaged with him right away. He meets with Dr. Powell once a week. She supports him as he navigates through Canvas, identifying, managing, and prioritizing assignments. He is willing to work hard. His grades are improving. I feel we made an excellent choice in working with Learning By Connecting!

I was struggling deeply with my daughter , I was searching for help because my daughter was struggling academically, I was trying what I knew and it was only putting a rift if our relationship. We were introduced to Christine and she has been angel sent. Her skill set and knowledge is beyond anything I have ever seen. She takes the time to get to know each individual, she truly digs to find what is the best approach for her clients, she treats our daughter as if she is her own and has given her the tools to succeed. She challenges her, holds her accountable but guides her along the way. We went from a student who hated school to a A&B student. She took off many burdens and has given me back a happy independent girl. I definitely have my little best friend back and I couldn’t ask for more. Christine is definitely someone we admire and hope that she counties to travel this High School journey with us! Thank you for all that you do.

Dr. Powell has provided outstanding professional information and advice on how we should handle an IEP meeting for a child to make sure that the child receives the proper services to meet his or her unique needs.

Christine is a brilliant and nurturing educator. She has provided me with skills I carry daily both professionally and personally; time management, organization, planning, and emotional management. Deeply impactful working with her.

When you begin to navigate the journey of seeking out an educational therapist it can be overwhelming. Christine has made the entire process so seamless. She was very warm and welcoming. Patient and understanding. Listened to our concerns as parents and our sons. Christine has helped give our son so much confidence in himself and has helped him see what he is capable of. She is supportive, encouraging and hands-on. She helps keep him accountable and on track. Our son has made so many huge improvements since working with Christine. We truly are so blessed to have found her. Thanks Jennifer for sharing your feedback & positive experience w/ Ed Therapy and my support as an academic coach. Working w/ you & your child has reaffirmed why I love what I do. Everyone wins when HUGE IMPROVEMENTS are the result of our sessions together! 🎉

When you begin to navigate the journey of seeking out an educational therapist it can be overwhelming. Christine has made the entire process so seamless. She was very warm and welcoming. Patient and understanding. Listened to our concerns as parents and our sons. Christine has helped give our son so much confidence in himself and has helped him see what he is capable of. She is supportive, encouraging and hands-on. She helps keep him accountable and on track. Our son has made so many huge improvements since working with Christine. We truly are so blessed to have found her. Thanks Jennifer for sharing your feedback & positive experience w/ Ed Therapy and my support as an academic coach. Working w/ you & your child has reaffirmed why I love what I do. Everyone wins when HUGE IMPROVEMENTS are the result of our sessions together! 🎉