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WeThrive Learning empowers learners and young adults with individualized instruction to help them thrive in their academic and life settings. At WeThrive Learning, we take a student-centered strength-based coaching approach to cultivate skills and optimize learning and self-awareness.
We offer a personalized and tailored approach to learning and life, so every child learns how to glow and thrive.
Our goal is to make learning fun and accessible to all students and promote their development to be independent learners and learn to manage themselves. We utilize best practices and the latest research in education, neuroscience, and psychology to reach each student, strengthen their skills, reframe their narrative, and empower them to unlock their learning potential.
Jenny Drennan
Founder + Educational Therapist
A certified educational therapist and an active member of the Association of Educational Therapists, Jenny specializes in supporting students with ADHD and math or writing challenges. She holds a Master's degree in Education, a teaching credential from Pepperdine University, and an educational therapy certificate from the University of California, Riverside.
Jenny has over 10 years of teaching private and public school students and coaching students 1-1. She is certified by ImpactParents as a Sanity School® behavior therapy program trainer. She is trained in the following evidence-based programs: Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood Bell’s Visualize and Verbalize, Singapore Math, and Mortensen Math. In addition to having completed the JST- Coaching and Training Teens and College Students with ADHD program, an ICF- accreditated course, Jenny was trained by Peg Dawson, to support the development of executive function skills for students.
Jenny is passionate about instilling a growth mindset into all students, enhancing their confidence, reframing their narrative, and making learning fun and accessible. She is attaining her certification as a dyscalculia specialist by the Association of Dyscalculia and enhancing her learning in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral coaching.
Jenny enjoys cuddling with her pups, running, eating, and reading!
Geneva Walsh
Content + Clinic Manager
To ensure our office runs smoothly and in tip-top shape, Geneva makes magic happen! She creates educational content to give families valuable information and manages our social media presence. She coordinates various services, including a broad range of administrative duties, research, scheduling, invoicing, family support, and more!
Geneva Walsh has worked in education since 2005 and is passionate about teaching, learning, and advocating for children and families. After graduating from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, she lived and taught in North Carolina before settling back in her home state of Michigan. She obtained her master's degree in education and taught in the classroom for many years. In addition to her excellent work at WTL, Geneva is currently a family coach and parent liaison through Great Start Collaborative.
Alongside her work advocating for families, Geneva enjoys writing, baking, and spending time with her partner and three kids. She also loves hanging with her hilarious puppy, creating artwork, listening to podcasts, and exploring new hiking trails. Geneva loves supporting the wonderful families we serve here at WeThrive Learning!