A Powerful Coaching Team
We know ADHD and its impact on college life.
We know the staff working in your school’s support structures, and we’ll help you connect with them.
And we can’t wait to get to know you!
Our coaches meet students on or near their campus.
This convenience helps develop a meaningful connection.
Threshold Coaches are local to the areas we serve.
We are connected to the support staff on campus as well as the care providers in the surrounding community.
We deeply value the strengths our students bring with them.
We strive to provide a balance of empathy and accountability in all our coaching relationships.
Meet the Coaches
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Cindy is the owner and founder of Threshold Coaches. Her journey to this position began over 25 years ago when she was hired as the Freshmen Transition Coordinator in a high school with especially low graduation rates. Her job: “create a sense of belonging and keep ‘em here.” This role set her on a life trajectory, exploring both academic and therapeutic settings for teens and young adults.
Cindy has been a high school Biology teacher as well as a therapist for adolescents and young adults. In 2014, she combined her love for both these realms and founded STEM Tutoring. In this role, she has been training and mentoring her tutoring staff on the art of connection, research based study skills, and the world of neurodivergence, especially ADHD and Dyscalculia.
And now for her most recent endeavor: Threshold Coaches. With the explosion of executive function coaching for students with ADHD, Cindy found that the one area with the least support was in the transition to college. Cindy believes that the college leap is a big one- for both students and their parents, and she is thrilled to support this experience and offer hope for students navigating their ADHD in the college setting. Cindy is continuously researching better ways to coach her students. She is a member of the ADHD Coaches Organization and actively participates in continuing education on all things ADHD.
Cindy is the proud mom of two emerging adults, both immersed in the unfolding of the college process as well. She’s in it, living this adventure as a parent. When free, you might find her running or hiking the trails here in Bellingham, attempting to capture the perfect photo, or eating a really good meal- as long as someone else cooks it.
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Emma is a Western Washington University alum and former employee with 7 years of experience coaching college students in academic writing, researching, and general study skills. As a previous student (both undergraduate and graduate studies) and employee of Western, Emma was involved with WWU for a total of 12 years and is intimately familiar with campus resources. She can connect students to support they didn’t even know existed!
As a research, writing, and study skills tutor, Emma focused on supporting students with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, dyslexia and other learning differences. She brings a strong foundation in learning theories, educational equity, and accessibility from her Master’s in Adult and Higher Education. She wants every student to recognize their strengths, especially when so many students are only told about what they’re doing wrong. She knows that learning can look different for every student and celebrates successes that others might miss.
Emma is currently pursuing her Master’s in Counseling through Lindsey Wilson College.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys baking, reading, playing video games, and relaxing in her hammock on warm summer days (some of her favorite hammock trees are on Western’s campus, so you may see her bright green hammock if you know where to look).
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Morann has been working in K-12 and higher education in Washington State for over 20 years and has spent the last nine years of her career working for Washington State University’s Pullman campus as an academic advisor. Through this work especially, Morann has found her ‘professional happy place’ amongst young adults who are working through the challenging life stage of emerging adulthood. She believes that relationships and connections are key, and considers herself well connected to the abundant academic, social, and wellness resources in the WSU and Pullman communities. She takes great pride in being an alumnus of WSU and helping students understand how to utilize their learning strengths and challenges within the academic structure of a university. She truly enjoys supporting humans as they grow, realize their potential, and work toward their academic and life goals.
As a first-generation college student and a life-long learner, Morann earned both of her degrees and a teaching certificate from WSU (Go Cougs!). Her undergraduate degree in Human Development and master’s degree in Educational Leadership have guided her toward life experiences where compassion and empathy for learners is a cornerstone of the work. Every person has a unique way of learning, and she believes that this uniqueness should be promoted and celebrated!
The rest of Morann’s life consists of enjoying the roller coaster ride of parenting three children with varying levels of ADHD! She lives in Pullman with her husband, children, and dogs, and you will find her volunteering all around that small town. She also enjoys camping with her family, tilling around in garden soil, all things wellness, and devouring audiobooks at a break-neck pace.
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Karla is an interdisciplinary educator whose neurodivergent mind shapes the way she works, helping her see connections, patterns, and possibilities that others might miss. She brings this way of thinking into her work every day, in a way that often feels intuitive and familiar to ADHD and dyslexic learners.
Her own journey with ADHD and dyslexia has deeply informed her understanding of learning. She knows firsthand what it feels like to navigate educational systems that do not always recognize neurodivergent strengths. As a parent of a child with ADHD, she has also learned how to advocate, adapt, and create environments where curiosity and regulation can coexist. These lived experiences ground her work in both empathy and practical insight, allowing her to support students and families in finding strategies that truly work for their brains.
Currently completing Gonzaga’s Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies, Karla is studying how creative and body-based learning experiences help people build confidence, regulate their nervous systems, and make sense of their inner worlds. Her work highlights how artistic and somatic practices can support self understanding, emotional regulation, and expression especially for students who benefit from hands on, movement based, or sensory friendly approaches. This research directly informs her coaching, where she draws on creativity and structure to help students develop realistic strategies for focus, organization, and academic success.
With a background in arts integration, wellness, and body based practices, Karla blends research with lived experience. Her ADHD is not a barrier; it is a source of insight, adaptability, and creative momentum. She uses it to design supportive environments where neurodivergent students can thrive. Through creative, multisensory experiences, and practical tool sets, she helps students reconnect with themselves and discover ways of learning that feel aligned with who they are. She understands the challenges of ADHD and dyslexia, and she also recognizes the brilliance, imagination, and resilience that come with them.
In her spare time, Karla loves snuggling with her two rescue Flemish giant bunnies, Gus and Gary. She soaks up as much sunshine as she can; the desert is her happy place. She enjoys all things health and wellness, especially getting into the yoga studio. Above all, she cherishes time with family and her grand puppy, Moose.
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Sarah comes to academic coaching from the university classroom. She currently teaches at Western Washington University after holding teaching and research appointments at Cal State- Channel Islands, Colby College, and the Ohio State University. She has been working with undergraduates to build research, study, and writing skills over the last 15 years and began academic coaching in 2017.
Sarah specializes in coaching people in academic settings as they navigate transitions. These include undergraduates moving into college, graduate students writing dissertations and navigating the job market, and early-career academics planning for their first book and the tenure process. She takes a holistic approach to coaching, supporting problem-solving as a skills-building exercise. She emphasizes autonomy, self-exploration, and setting boundaries.
When not at work, Sarah can usually be found digging in the real-life dirt in her yard or digging in the virtual dirt of her Stardew Valley farm. She is also an avid cook and baker and amateur sewist. She lives with her partner, three incredibly spoiled cats, and her beloved Isuzu Trooper.
Meet the Coaches
Threshold Coaches are local Bellingham-based coaches. We meet our students on or near campus, which is not only convenient but supports the development of meaningful connection with them. We deeply value our students and the strengths they bring with them. We strive to provide a balance of empathy and accountability in all our coaching relationships. Between us, we have 50 + years (yes 50!) supporting student learning.
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Cindy is the owner and founder of Threshold Coaches. Her journey to this position began over 25 years ago when she was hired as the Freshmen Transition Coordinator in a high school with especially low graduation rates. Her job: “create a sense of belonging and keep ‘em here.” This role set her on a life trajectory, exploring both academic and therapeutic settings for teens and young adults.
Cindy has been a high school Biology teacher as well as a therapist for adolescents and young adults. In 2014, she combined her love for both these realms and founded STEM Tutoring. In this role, she has been training and mentoring her tutoring staff on the art of connection, research based study skills, and the world of neurodivergence, especially ADHD and Dyscalculia.
And now for her most recent endeavor: Threshold Coaches. With the explosion of executive function coaching for students with ADHD, Cindy found that the one area with the least support was in the transition to college. Cindy believes that the college leap is a big one- for both students and their parents, and she is thrilled to support this experience and offer hope for students navigating their ADHD in the college setting. Cindy is continuously researching better ways to coach her students. She is a member of the ADHD Coaches Organization and actively participates in continuing education on all things ADHD.
Cindy is the proud mom of two emerging adults, both immersed in the unfolding of the college process as well. She’s in it, living this adventure as a parent. When free, you might find her running or hiking the trails here in Bellingham, attempting to capture the perfect photo, or eating a really good meal- as long as someone else cooks it.
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Emma is a Western Washington University alum and former employee with 7 years of experience coaching college students in academic writing, researching, and general study skills. As a previous student (both undergraduate and graduate studies) and employee of Western, Emma was involved with WWU for a total of 12 years and is intimately familiar with campus resources. She can connect students to support they didn’t even know existed!
As a research, writing, and study skills tutor, Emma focused on supporting students with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, dyslexia and other learning differences. She brings a strong foundation in learning theories, educational equity, and accessibility from her Master’s in Adult and Higher Education. She wants every student to recognize their strengths, especially when so many students are only told about what they’re doing wrong. She knows that learning can look different for every student and celebrates successes that others might miss.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys baking, reading, and relaxing in her hammock on warm summer days (some of her favorite hammock trees are on Western’s campus, so you may see her bright green hammock if you know where to look).
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Morann has been working in K-12 and higher education in Washington State for over 20 years and has spent the last nine years of her career working for Washington State University’s Pullman campus as an academic advisor. Through this work especially, Morann has found her ‘professional happy place’ amongst young adults who are working through the challenging life stage of emerging adulthood. She believes that relationships and connections are key, and considers herself well connected to the abundant academic, social, and wellness resources in the WSU and Pullman communities. She takes great pride in being an alumnus of WSU and helping students understand how to utilize their learning strengths and challenges within the academic structure of a university. She truly enjoys supporting humans as they grow, realize their potential, and work toward their academic and life goals.
As a first-generation college student and a life-long learner, Morann earned both of her degrees and a teaching certificate from WSU (Go Cougs!). Her undergraduate degree in Human Development and master’s degree in Educational Leadership have guided her toward life experiences where compassion and empathy for learners is a cornerstone of the work. Every person has a unique way of learning, and she believes that this uniqueness should be promoted and celebrated!
The rest of Morann’s life consists of enjoying the roller coaster ride of parenting three children with varying levels of ADHD! She lives in Pullman with her husband, children, and dogs, and you will find her volunteering all around that small town. She also enjoys camping with her family, tilling around in garden soil, all things wellness, and devouring audiobooks at a break-neck pace.
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Sarah comes to academic coaching from the university classroom. She currently teaches at Western Washington University after holding teaching and research appointments at Cal State- Channel Islands, Colby College, and the Ohio State University. She has been working with undergraduates to build research, study, and writing skills over the last 15 years and began academic coaching in 2017.
Sarah specializes in coaching people in academic settings as they navigate transitions. These include undergraduates moving into college, graduate students writing dissertations and navigating the job market, and early-career academics planning for their first book and the tenure process. She takes a holistic approach to coaching, supporting problem-solving as a skills-building exercise. She emphasizes autonomy, self-exploration, and setting boundaries.
When not at work, Sarah can usually be found digging in the real-life dirt in her yard or digging in the virtual dirt of her Stardew Valley farm. She is also an avid cook and baker and amateur sewist. She lives with her partner, three incredibly spoiled cats, and her beloved Isuzu Trooper.
The coaching profession is quickly evolving, and we are on a continuous path to our own growth, incorporating research based best practices into the work we do and collaborating with other coaching professionals to ensure we are providing the best coaching possible.
We are active members of the ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization) and ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association).
thresh • hold / ˈTHreSHˌ(h)ōld/
a point of entry or beginning;
the magnitude or intensity that must be
exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon,
result or condition to occur or be magnified