Hi, I’m Jade.

I believe every person deserves to feel understood. That belief has guided my work as a special education teacher, shaped the creation of Not So Scary™, and continues to inspire everything I do.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside children, families, educators, and individuals with a wide range of learning, developmental, and mental health needs. My career began in daycares and after-schools and quickly moved into transition coaching and public schools. Those experiences taught me one lesson that continues to guide everything I do:

When people feel understood, they are empowered to grow.

Not So Scary™ was born from my book, “The Not So Scary T-Rex.” I wrote the book after watching someone I cared deeply about navigate learning, communication, and life's challenges and it changed the way I understood what people truly need during life’s most difficult moments. It taught me that understanding has the power to replace fear with hope. What began as a desire to support one individual has grown into a mission to help many.

I created this because I wanted to create a place where people could find understanding, practical support, and hope during life’s most challenging moments.

Whether you’re navigating learning differences, homeschooling, a major life transition, or simply looking for guidance, my goal is always the same—to help you feel understood, discover a path forward, and make the journey feel a little less scary.

I’ve never believed that people need fixing. I believe they need understanding, opportunity, and somebody who believes in their potential. And my favorite moments are watching someone discover they’re capable of more than they believed.

Whether we work together for a single consultation or throughout a much longer journey, my promise is simple; I’ll take the time to understand your story, meet you where you are, and help you move forward with compassion, honesty, and practical support.

A litte more about me:

Weightlifting (BIG advocate for nutrition and exercise)!

Cold plunging and the sauna (I promise I’m not crazy)!

Reading (Lisa Jewell — my FAVORITE author)!

Working on my writing (Check me out on amazon)!

Learning new things and keeping up with professional development (SUPER NERD ALERT)!

Spending time with my pup — Nala (The BEST dog)!