Supporting Executive Function: Tools for Parents of Teens and Tweens

Join us for an empowering evening designed to equip parents of middle and high school students with practical tools and insights to better support their child’s executive functioning. Learn how to navigate challenges like organization, time management, task initiation, and emotional regulation—skills that are essential for academic success and healthy development.

This interactive session will include expert guidance, relatable scenarios, and actionable takeaways to strengthen your parenting toolkit.

Date & Time
Tuesday, September 9
7:00–9:00 PM
Location

Dunwoody. Exact location will be shared after registration

Price

$12 per person

Organizer

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | JTeen and JAccess
MJCCA
BeWellATL
BBYO

Event Speakers
Stacy Cohen, M.S.Ed., Co-Founder, Edvice ATL
Stacy Cohen, M.S.Ed., Co-Founder, Edvice ATL

Stacy Cohen led the Davis Learning Center program at The Davis Academy for over a decade, where she provided small group instruction for students with mild to moderate learning differences, facilitated the use of learning accommodations, and supported executive functioning skill development across lower and middle school grades. Stacy is the co-founder of Edvice ATL, a consulting practice that partners with families, educators, and schools to provide customized guidance on learning strategies, academic accommodations, and executive functioning support.

Dana Richin, B.A.Ed., Co-Founder, Edvice ATL
Dana Richin, B.A.Ed., Co-Founder, Edvice ATL

Dana Richin has been teaching in local public and private school systems for over 25 years. With experience supporting thousands of students across a range of learning profiles, she is a passionate advocate for meeting each child’s unique academic and developmental needs. Dana is the co-founder of Edvice ATL, a consulting practice that partners with families, educators, and schools to provide individualized guidance on learning strategies, academic accommodations, and executive functioning support.

Lori Wilson
Lori Wilson, Ph.D., Lead Psychologist, Frances Bunzl Clinical Services, JF&CS

Dr. Lori Wilson is a licensed psychologist and has been working at Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) for over 26 years. She has extensive experience in conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for children and adolescents. She specializes in assessing and supporting individuals with ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, executive functioning challenges, and social-emotional concerns. Her approach emphasizes the value of classroom observations and provides children with their own developmentally appropriate feedback session. She strives to create a positive testing experience that taps into a student’s own curiosity about how they learn.

Wendy Grocoff Rudd, CPC, Parent Coach, JF&CS
Wendy Grocoff Rudd, CPC, Parent Coach, JF&CS

Wendy holds a BS in Early Childhood Education and is a Certified Professional Coach. As a coach, Wendy empowers parents to navigate the ups and downs of their parenting journey through collaborative coaching. She helps them turn challenges into opportunities for growth and connection, fostering a supportive and transformative experience.
Her coaching philosophy emphasizes self-exploration, personal development, and alignment with personal values. She partners with clients to gain clarity around their vision and develop tools to achieve their goals.

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