The following strengths and motivations (drawn from StrengthsFinder and Motivation Code Assessments) provide you with an idea of how I can help you:

o   Consistency and Establish: I provide reliable, fair guidance helping you to set strong foundations both in personal and professional life; these strengths also ensure consistent classroom strategies and teaching.

o   Responsibility and Do it Right/Make it Work: I take ownership to ensure you receive practical, effective solutions that motivate you to do your best; they also help you achieve high teaching standards and learning.

o   Analytical and Transform: I examine data meticulously to inspire significant growth that results in transformative change; also helps in the analysis of student performance and productive changes.

o   Relator and Collaborate: This enables me to help you build strong relationships and foster teamwork and collaboration.

o   Focus and Excel: I can stay concentrated on your objectives, with my eye on excellence, to help set and achieve clear goals both in personal and professional development for significant and satisfying change and growth in reaching your full potential.

These strengths and motivations allow me to tailor each session to meet your unique needs so that they are impactful and results-driven, providing you with the guidance and support you need to excel.

In my professional life, I have 30 years of experience teaching all levels - from ESL to homeschool, in the U.S. to overseas, elementary to college – where I became a teacher and supervisor of teachers. I LOVED all of it! Teaching is my passion.

On the life coach side: I grew up as a missionary kid in Latin America for the first 18 years of my life and LOVED it!  As an adult, I and have worn many hats: mom, wife, missionary in Asia, master teacher, and now life coach, and LOVED it! I've faced life's regular challenges along with culture shock, depression, loss of a child, many transitions, and more. Through it all, God has been with me, guiding me through both the tough times and the joyous moments.

I have a Master´s degree in Education at SUNY Brockport, specializing in Bilingual Education. My BS is in Education, with a minor in Philosophy and Religion from Roberts Wesleyan College. I am certified through the State of New York. I also received a diploma in Bible with a minor in missions from Elim Bible Institute.

Scott and I have been married for 30 years. I love being married to him! We enjoy hiking together. Scott uses the pictures he takes on our website. Our most recent accomplishment was to walk (twice) the entire Ohio Erie Canal Towpath that is currently usable (91 miles). I also like to quilt and read mysteries. I have two young adult children and recently welcomed a new son when he married our daughter this past February.

Here’s what others have said about working with me:

• “Christine has a unique/atypical/distinctive ability to see things from the student and teacher perspectives." - BH, Curriculum Developer 

• “Professor Mitchell is an excellent teacher who challenged me appropriately, adapted to my needs, and helped me achieve my academic goals despite life's challenges." - KB, Student

• "Christine is a positive, supportive, observant, clear communicator who helped me set attainable goals." - JP, Educator

• "Christine's calm coaching style, active listening, and thought-provoking questions made me feel comfortable and helped me gain a new perspective." - JD, Business Owner