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Hi, I’m Theresa.

I’m a teacher who works with learners of all ages, from young children to adults, and I have ADHD.
 
I didn’t know that growing up. I just knew I felt different. I was the daydreamer. The kid with the messy notebook. The “careless mistakes.” The late projects.

It often felt like everyone else got the directions to life… and I didn’t.

As an adult, it looked like:
  • missed appointments
  • forgotten bills
  • running late
  • big ideas that were hard to finish

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When It Clicked

Then I learned about executive function.

Planning.
Organization.
Working memory.
Follow-through.

Suddenly, my entire life made sense. There was a reason this felt hard. I wasn’t lazy. My brain was working differently. And once I understood that, I stopped fighting my brain and started supporting it.

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Why I Created Joyful Learning Tree

That shift changed everything. Because growth comes from understanding how the brain works.

The Meaning Behind Joyful Learning Tree

Growth starts small. A seed doesn’t become a strong tree overnight. It grows gradually with the right conditions. Executive function skills grow the same way. 

Through:

  • small, manageable steps
  • steady support
  • external tools
  • realistic systems


When we plant the right supports, they take root. Over time, they grow into confidence.

Independence.
Momentum.

Because small steps really do lead to big progress.