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Rachael Barron

About Rachael Barron

Rachael has spent her professional career coaching and solving complex educational problems. From applying problem solving and vision casting skills in the business environment through applying these principles to the education realm, she excels at helping individual students and families find educational success. Prior to founding Effective Students, Rachael solved complex educational problems in her role as an educational advocate mastering the maze of finding solutions for families within Georgia’s public and private schools, helping the most difficult learners find success.

Most importantly, she is a mother to three amazing young men, all of whom had struggled with learning differences.

Rachael now spends all of her time working with children, young adults, and families who struggle with similar experiences of ADHD, dyslexia and even developmental disabilities. She is focused on helping them achieve success in their school environment and acquiring a set of self-management skills that last a lifetime.

Entries by Rachael Barron

April 23, 2025 in , /by

Graduating from college is a momentous achievement, representing years of hard work, personal growth, and academic development. However, for many college graduates, this milestone signals the beginning of a new, often overwhelming, phase of life. The transition to adulthood can be challenging, marked by new responsibilities, decision-making, and the need for increased self-management. During this […]

April 23, 2025 in , /by

In today’s educational landscape, where academic performance often takes center stage, one crucial set of skills quietly underpins a student’s ability to succeed: executive functioning. Often overlooked in favor of traditional subjects, executive functioning skills—like time management, organization, emotional regulation, and goal-directed persistence—are fundamental to a student’s success both in and outside the classroom. Yet, […]

March 28, 2025 in , /by

Summer doesn’t have to be unproductive. Executive function coaching helps students build skills for success in school and life.

March 27, 2025 in , /by

Accountability coaching helps students own their success. Coaches at Effective Students teach students goal setting, time management, and effective executive function.

March 3, 2025 in , /by

Support your child through the college prep journey with tips for managing stress, staying organized, and overcoming challenges like executive dysfunction. Here’s how you can make this milestone less overwhelming.

February 28, 2025 in , /by

Setbacks are part of the learning process. That doesn’t mean they’re always easy to process. Let’s say your student got a poor grade. Maybe they’re struggling with a challenging concept in math class. Perhaps they missed an important deadline. These moments can be tough, even heartbreaking. They’re not alone in these struggles. At some point, […]

January 24, 2025 in /by

Graduating from college is an exciting milestone, but it also marks the start of a new chapter filled with more challenges and responsibilities for young adults. For many students prior to the transition to adulthood, they’ve been sharpening skills like learning new study habits, functional time management and self advocacy skills, and more. But growing […]

January 10, 2025 in /by

When we think about the student learning experience, there are two effective strategies educators can leverage to achieve successful outcomes: there’s academic support, and then there’s coaching. Some think the former is about what goes on in the classroom, and that the latter is reserved for extracurriculars. That couldn’t be further from the truth; an […]

January 10, 2025 in /by

If we’re honest — goal setting is not unique to students of any age. Adults in all stages of life also struggle with defining goals (and sticking to them), as will likely be evidenced by the gym memberships, hobbies, and challenging goals millions of people will start at the beginning of the new year — and […]