Our Mission
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To empower individuals with the tools and strategies necessary to master executive function, helping our clients achieve their full academic, professional, and personal potential.
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Our Story
Intentional Students was born out of the need for individualized teaching. Our founder, Elana Campbell, entered the education space to support her son, who, at the age of five, was diagnosed with autism. As her son approached school age, Elana enrolled at the University of Southern California and earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching in order to better understand how to support her son and advocate for him in the best way possible. When Elana began teaching, she quickly realized the impact of inclusive education, which has shaped her career, philosophy on teaching, and focus on helping all individuals achieve success.
After her time as a classroom teacher, interventionist, Dean of Students, and Director of Upper School at a renowned charter school, Elana crafted and perfected a personalized organization system—the OPPTEmize™ method—which allows students to master executive function skills. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, gaps and deficiencies in planning and time management skills were amplified by virtual learning. So, in 2020, Elana founded Intentional Students to focus on personalized executive function support to bridge the gap between home and school. Elana’s passion for inclusive educational environments is the genesis of Intentional Students. She believes that everyone is capable of success as long as they are equipped with the right tools and strategies.
Since then, Intentional Students has expanded to offer services to college students and adults, social emotional learning support, and personalized products to complement the OPPTEmize™ method.
After her time as a classroom teacher, interventionist, Dean of Students, and Director of Upper School at a renowned charter school, Elana crafted and perfected a personalized organization system—the OPPTEmize™ method—which allows students to master executive function skills. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, gaps and deficiencies in planning and time management skills were amplified by virtual learning. So, in 2020, Elana founded Intentional Students to focus on personalized executive function support to bridge the gap between home and school. Elana’s passion for inclusive educational environments is the genesis of Intentional Students. She believes that everyone is capable of success as long as they are equipped with the right tools and strategies.
Since then, Intentional Students has expanded to offer services to college students and adults, social emotional learning support, and personalized products to complement the OPPTEmize™ method.
Our Approach
Every person is unique, which is why we deliver individualized support and guidance. Intentional Students was founded with the belief that everyone has the potential to succeed with the right tools and support. Our coaches are seasoned educators with backgrounds in education, psychology, and intervention who have the knowledge and experience to help any individual—neurodivergent or neurotypical—reach their potential. Whether you are a parent wanting support for your child in order to create harmony in the household, a college student learning to live on your own, or an adult searching for a better work-life balance, our coaches pride themselves on being your support system and accountability partner on your journey to executive function mastery.
Why Choose Intentional Students?
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Independence
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Empowering individuals to manage tasks independently, fostering self-reliance in organizing, planning, and decision-making.
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Nurture
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Providing a supportive and nurturing environment in which our clients feel safe to overcome their challenges and celebrate their successes.
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Tools
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Supporting individuals with strategies, techniques, and resources tailored to their unique strengths and challenges.
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Empowerment
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Empowering our clients to take control of their lives by teaching the skills they need to succeed.
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Navigate
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Providing individuals and their families with personalized support to skillfully navigate their lives, using the OPPTEmize™ method to achieve their goals.
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Teamwork
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Collaborating with key stakeholders—such as schools, employers, and families—to cultivate supportive environments that enhance executive function development.
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Integrity
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Upholding the highest standards of integrity while consistently delivering honest, ethical, and effective coaching.
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Objectives
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Setting clear and measurable goals tailored to individual strengths and challenges using the OPPTEmize™ method.
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Needs
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Identifying and addressing specific needs to optimize executive function skills and improve overall well-being.
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Advocacy
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Guiding clients with individualized techniques to become their own champion in school, work, and life.
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Learning
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Embracing the mindset of a lifelong learner, continually seeking new knowledge and mastering executive function skills to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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