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Est. in Urbandale, Iowa – Serving Students Nationwide Through Online Tutoring
Important Notice: Our new branch in Dubuque, IA has its own website. Please click here for information specific to that location.
Est. in Urbandale, Iowa – Serving Students Nationwide Through Online Tutoring
At Aspire Academy, we understand that the journey of a student with dyslexia often involves more than just decoding text. Because dyslexia and ADHD share a deep genetic connection, with nearly 40% of students experiencing both, we are proud to announce our partnership with Julie Smith of Navigate the Way, LLC.
Together, we are providing a comprehensive support system for families in Des Moines and across the Midwest, ensuring that every child has the tools to bridge the gap between their potential and their performance.
While Aspire Academy focuses on the science of reading, ADHD Coaching addresses the brain’s management system. For many of our students, mastering literacy is only half the battle, the other half is organizing, prioritizing, and initiating tasks.
Our partnership focuses on key areas of growth:
“ADHD and dyslexia are deeply intertwined, sharing 174 genes. By addressing both the literacy needs and the executive function challenges, we provide families with a holistic path forward.”
— Heidi Stoffel, Executive Director, Aspire Academy
Julie Smith is a Professional Certified Coach with advanced training from the ADD Coach Academy. Through her practice, Navigate the Way, LLC, she provides specialized Life Coaching & ADHD Executive Function Coaching for children, teens, and adults.
With extensive experience as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Julie Smith supports individuals and families impacted by ADHD, Executive Function challenges, and learning differences, integrating her background in emotional intelligence, health, and wellness into her coaching.
Julie also works with leaders and professionals to help them navigate work and life transitions with clarity and confidence. She coaches through the lens of emotional intelligence, and how our thoughts and feelings influence our actions. Julie often incorporates mindfulness and the healing benefits of nature into the coaching process.
Julie’s approach is not one-size-fits-all. She utilizes a personalized methodology to help individuals develop the specific strategies they need to build confidence and achieve their goals.
If your child struggles with organization, follow-through, or the daily demands of school despite their progress in reading, we highly recommend exploring Julie’s services.
Ready to strengthen your child’s executive toolkit?
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