Spicklemire Academic Success Coaching

03/14/2026

📢 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Let Grow's "Think for Yourself" Essay Contest offers $14,000 in SCHOLARSHIPS and is now LIVE! 🎓💰

$8,000 Grand Prize
Three $2,000 Runner-Up Awards
Can be used for university, community college, OR trade school
One of the SIMPLEST applications you'll find

📝 Apply through Scholar's App - it's free and matches you to other opportunities!
⏰ DEADLINE: April 30th, 2026 (or first 5,000 submissions)
👉 APPLY NOW: https://letgrow.org/program/think-for-yourself-scholarship-2026/

We're seeking essays about independence, curiosity, and open-mindedness in your life. Since 2018, we've awarded $71,000 to students like you!
Tag a senior who needs this opportunity!

02/16/2026

📢 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Let Grow's "Think for Yourself" Essay Contest offers $14,000 in SCHOLARSHIPS and is now LIVE! 🎓💰

$8,000 Grand Prize
Three $2,000 Runner-Up Awards
Can be used for university, community college, OR trade school
One of the SIMPLEST applications you'll find

📝 Apply through Scholar's App - it's free and matches you to other opportunities!
⏰ DEADLINE: April 30th, 2026 (or first 5,000 submissions)
👉 APPLY NOW: https://bit.ly/4amq3vS
We're seeking essays about independence, curiosity, and open-mindedness in your life. Since 2018, we've awarded $71,000 to students like you!
Tag a senior who needs this opportunity!

11/18/2025

This may sound hard to believe, but there are only FOUR Mondays left until the end of this semester! And the end of the semester for high school students means final exams. Though final exams may not be on your child's radar, there are actually small steps they can be taking RIGHT NOW that will help make studying for these comprehensive, stressful exams easier! 📚📓✏️

Did your junior high or high school child struggle with things like having late/missing assignments, low quiz/test scores, lack of organization or time management issues during this semester? Then I am here to help! I have added a few openings for the remainder of the semester to work with students (either after school or in the evening) to help them finish the semester strong.

As a former high school counselor and now as an academic success coach, I know the skills students need to find success in the classroom. ✏️📓📚

Take a look at my informational flyers, study tips & time planners and contact me about setting up a session for your child today!

10/24/2025

I’ve worked with many families over the years who oftentimes struggle to navigate through school when their child has dyslexia. What a great opportunity for families to connect!

💬 Connect. Learn. Support.
Join our monthly group for parents and caregivers of children with dyslexia. Each session offers practical tips, helpful discussions, and a welcoming space to share your journey.
First meeting 6:30-7:30 pm Thursday, Nov 6 at the Morton Public Library.

09/23/2025

📣Student success story!!📣 Check out what a current sophomore recently accomplished after modifying some of their study habits. Sometimes small changes can lead to big successes! 🏆

08/05/2025

It's hard to believe that a new school year starts NEXT WEEK! Before heading to the store to grab all of latest crayon colors, make sure to check out my essential back-to-school supplies list to be ready for the first day! 📚✏️

Has your junior high or high school child struggled with staying organized, turning assignments in on time, knowing how to study for tests or procrastinating on their school work in the past? If so, I am here to help start the 2025-26 school year on the right foot! ✅ Contact me today to get signed up for academic coaching!

Parents with an incoming freshman: check out a presentation I gave about how students (and parents!) can successfully navigate the transition from junior high to high school by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3FmwZZT

Parents with an incoming junior high student can check out my attached tips for junior high success.

Effective study skills are critical tools for learning & I work with junior high & high school students to help them find the strategies/methods that work best for them. As a former high school counselor since 2011 and now as an academic success coach, I know the skills students need to find success in the classroom. I help with topics like time management, test anxiety, study skills, college/career exploration and more! I am so excited to be working with even more junior high & high school students (and their families) this school year!

Ready to sign your child up for academic coaching? I am now accepting students for fall 2025 sessions, so contact me today! Check out my FAQs document to learn more.

06/19/2025

🎓Class of 2026, do you need help with college planning over the summer? Check out the attached college planning guide for things you should be thinking about & preparing this summer for college applications in the fall. Contact me today to schedule a summer meeting to help with getting organized for the college application process.

☀️Summer☀️ is a great time to relax and unwind from the pressures of school BUT it isn't a good idea to totally shut your brain off from learning! Below are links to two summer guides - one is meant for soon-to-be/current high school students and one is for rising seniors. Also included are reasons you should go NOW to the Morton Public Library and get a library card!

Rising Senior Summer To-Do List: https://bit.ly/3OFozzL
Summer To-Do List for High Schoolers: https://bit.ly/3PDfRCI
Is your child getting ready to start junior high or high school this fall? For incoming junior high students, check out the attached junior high success tips. For incoming high school students, click here: https://bit.ly/3FmwZZT

Want to start the 2025-2026 school year off strong? Contact me today to set up a meeting for your child! 📚✏️🎓

Learn more about academic success coaching by checking out my website here: https://spicklemireasc.my.canva.site/team-updates

06/03/2025

🎓Class of 2026, do you need help with college planning over the summer? Check out the attached college planning guide for things you should be thinking about & preparing this summer for college applications in the fall. Contact me today to schedule a summer meeting to help with getting organized for the college application process.

☀️Summer☀️ is a great time to relax and unwind from the pressures of school BUT it isn't a good idea to totally shut your brain off from learning! Below are links to two summer guides - one is meant for soon-to-be/current high school students and one is for rising seniors.
Rising Senior Summer To-Do List: https://bit.ly/3OFozzL
Summer To-Do List for High Schoolers: https://bit.ly/3PDfRCI

Is your child getting ready to start junior high or high school this fall? For incoming junior high students, check out the attached junior high success tips. For incoming high school students, click here: https://bit.ly/3FmwZZT

Want to start the 2025-2026 school year off strong? Contact me today to set up a meeting for your child! 📚✏️🎓

Check out my website here: https://spicklemireasc.my.canva.site/team-updates

05/24/2025

🎉🎉🎉I just LOVE to get updates from families about how their child did on their final exams after A LOT of time & hard work! Hard work absolutely pays off! 🥳

05/21/2025

Good luck to all of the high school students starting their final exams today! This week wrapped up over 240 student meetings I had this school year with junior high & high school students! 🎉 I am very grateful to have the opportunity to connect & work with students (and their families!) in this amazing way as an academic success coach.

Want to learn more about academic success coaching? Check out my website by clicking here: https://spicklemireasc.my.canva.site/team-updates

Summer is a great time to relax and unwind from the pressures of school BUT it isn't a good idea to totally shut your brain off from learning! Below are links to two summer guides - one is meant for soon-to-be/current high school students and one is for rising seniors.

Need help with college planning over the summer? Contact me today to set up a meeting! 📚✏️🎓
Rising Senior Summer To-Do List: https://bit.ly/3OFozzL
Summer To-Do List for High Schoolers: https://bit.ly/3PDfRCI

05/07/2025

Final exams for high school students begin in 2 weeks and that means the school year is almost done! Though my final exam study sessions are already full, I have attached final exam study tips & a sample study time planner for students to help make the most of their final exam study time.

☀️Summer☀️ is a great time to relax and unwind from the pressures of school BUT it isn't a good idea to totally shut your brain off from learning! Below are links to two summer guides - one is meant for soon-to-be/current high school students and one is for rising seniors.

Need help with college planning over the summer? Want to start the 2025-2026 school year off strong? Contact me today to set up a meeting! 📚✏️🎓

Rising Senior Summer To-Do List: https://bit.ly/3OFozzL
Summer To-Do List for High Schoolers: https://bit.ly/3PDfRCI

Also shared are academic success tips for families that have children moving from elementary to junior high school next school year. And for families with children moving from junior high to high school, click here: https://bit.ly/3FmwZZT