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Student Success Academy© 
O2O Overwhelm to Ownership
Executive Function Skills
for Teens & Parents
 

Are you a parent of a smart teen who isn't reaching their potential right now?
Are you a student feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork, leaving things till the last minute or struggling to get started?
Ready to leave the overwhelm behind, feel less stress, be more capable and independent?
Join us for 6 weekly in-person coaching sessions
to build the Executive Function skills needed to manage school, reduce overwhelm, and increase independence - together.

What is Student Success Academy?


O2O Overwhelm to Ownership is a 6 week program for
students and parents to attend together,
where we build executive function skills step by step,
things like organizing assignments, managing time,
building routines, and reducing overwhelm.

Parents are part of the process too,
so you're not left guessing how to support at home. 

The program is a small cohort, very practical,
and designed to help students move towards more independence.
If this sounds like what your family needs
check out the details and register at the link below.

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Schedule & Agenda

September 13th to October 18th 2026
Sundays 3pm-4pm

The Robert Bateman Studio
at FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
1010 Main Street East
Milton, Ontario

Early bird pricing $279 until August 15th 
$329 August 16th 
Registration closes September 6th

 A $900 value

Register now


Pre-work, Course Overview & Schedule

 Developing a growth mindset & The Overhaul.

  • Shift from unmotivated to understanding how EF actually works

  • Reset expectations and reduce friction at home

Embracing the messy middle & The Masterlist 

  • Get everything out of their head

  • Reduce overwhelm and mental clutter

Activating a personalized task management system: Life Categories

  • Build structure across school & life

  • Stop things from "falling through the cracks"

Mastering the art of Time Blocking

  • Learn how to realistically plan time

  • Move from intention to execution

 Optimizing prioritization

  • Know what matters now vs later

  • Learn how to decide what to start first when everything feels important

Routines & environment

  • ​Build repeatable systems (not just motivation)

  • ​Engineer your environment that reduces distractions and supports follow-through

Self Advocacy & next steps

  • Communicate needs with teachers/parents

  • Leave with a clear, personalized plan

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Hi, I'm Sarah Zeilstra and I've coached hundreds of students how to strengthen their executive function skills in a fun and supportive way.

I have taught post-secondary students for 28 years and I coach high school and college/ university students who are overwhelmed, and want a reliable system to build their independence.

Student Success Academy: O2O Overwhelm to Ownership teaches both students and parents the foundational executive function skills to succeed in school and beyond.

Designed to build executive function skills needed to manage school, reduce overwhelm, and increase independence - together.

Sarah Zeilstra Student Success Coach

Are you an educator?
Do you want to support and strengthen your students
executive function skills in the classroom?
Interested in bringing Student Success Academy to your school?

 

Contact me

Next cohort beginning soon

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Frequently asked questions

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Student Success Academy© 
O2O Overwhelm to Ownership

Executive Function Skills
for Teens and Parents

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