Certified Coaches | Connected Families

The passionate people bringing more families into grace and truth through the Framework

The team at Connected Families supports Christ-centered transformation in families by stewarding a growing worldwide community of parents, parent coaches, and partners equipped with a biblical framework for parenting. Our certified coaches are an extension of our team, and we are so excited to share them with the world.

We have had the privilege of working with, training, and certifying the following individuals as parent coaches. These individuals all run their own practices and are certified to train parents using the Connected Families Framework. Please reach out to these highly qualified Connected Families certified parent coaches directly. They are eager to hear from you!

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“I’m so thankful for the shift in perspective that coaching has given me. I view my children differently—more positively—than I ever have. The way I was viewing my kids was blocking our connection. Seeing my kids as called and capable with God-given gifts has allowed me to let go of trying to control them and modify their behavior.” -Kate

Certified Parent Coaches

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Bethany Adams

Lynden, Washington

Marriage and Family Ministry Director

Home Educator

BA in International Studies

My husband and I serve in Marriage and Family Ministry at North

Leslie Adams

Albany, Oregon

Licensed School Counselor

Home Educator

MS in Counseling

When my daughters were first born, my husband worked out of town

Steve Bourque

Sarnia, ON, Canada

Website

https://stevenbourque.com/family-rhythm/family-rhythm-coaching/

Pastor of Children & Families

BA in Educational Ministries

MA in Children's & Family Ministry

I love watching kids grow in wisdom and families bond with a

Jessica Brandon

Madison, Alabama

BA in Psychology

MA in Christian Ministries

I have my B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development

Laura Chapeau

Minneapolis, Minnesota

LISW

I am so grateful for the impact that Connected Families has had

Courtney Dewey

Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Missionary With Cru

Training and Developing Leaders

In 2017 I realized there was a disconnect between my current parenting

Elyse Clemence Dushime

Rwanda

Telegram/Signal:

+251921603943

BA in Clinical Psychology

MA in Holistic Child Development

As a confused mother struggling to extend grace in discipline to my

Sherry L. Fiscella

Des Moines, Iowa

B.S. in Elementary Education

As the mom of two homeschool graduates, I’ve learned the importance of

Jeanine Harris

Sacramento, California

Website

https://www.jeanineharriscoaching.com/

M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy

I help worn-out parents who feel stuck, inadequate, and guilt-ridden by their

Jordan Hicks

Nashville, Tennessee

Family Pastor

Physical Therapist

I have worked as a Physical Therapist since 2011 and began working

Gloria Hsu

Taiwan

Registered Nurse

Certified Life Coach

Certified Facilitator of Circle of Security Parenting (COSP)

Co-founder of the Pregnancy Support Center

I am a mother to four boys, ages 9-17, the youngest one

Taylor Irby

Decatur, Georgia

Website

https://www.taylorirbycoaching.com/

Certified Life Coach

Speaks Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

Trauma Informed

Adoptive Parent

As a mom of 5, I understand how challenging parenting can be.

Kathryn Johnson

Madison, Wisconsin

M.Ed.

Reading Specialist

Home Educator

After teaching for over 12 years in a wide variety of settings,

Clare Koens

Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea

Qualified Teacher

I discovered Connected Families at a time when I was feeling ‘stuck’

Dawn Lausche

Wausau, Wisconsin

Author

Speaker

Home Educator

Trauma-Informed

I was introduced to Connected Families during a traumatic season of my

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Jenni L'Eon

Seminole, Florida

M.A., Edu

How do I apply the Bible when parenting a child with special

Marni Love

Sacramento, California

Website

https://www.marnilove.com/

Credentialed Teacher

Home Educator

Homeschool Mentor

Adoptive Parent

As a wife and mom to three boys I am so grateful

Nina Lovse

Slovenia

Missionary

MA in Christian Ministry

As a mom of three very special children, I came to the

Julie A. Maas

Raleigh Area, North Carolina

Website

www.anchoredpc.com

Board Certified Nurse Coach

Foster/Adoptive Parent

Trauma-Informed

After saying "Yes" to Jesus to move to Belize as a missionary

Tewabech Mengiste

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BTH in Biblical Counseling

Children's Minister

By the Grace of God, I have been involved in Children’s Ministry

Corine Pao

Asia

Multi-lingual: English, Mandarin, and Thai

MBA from Yale University

BA from National Taiwan University

Over the course of leading our church Sunday school program, I realized

Esther Reich

Guatemala

Registered Nurse

Certified Lactation Counselor

We had reached a crisis point with one of our boys when

Erika Rennick

New Brunswick, Canada

BA in Bible

MA in Education

Hybrid Educator

Welcome to the Connected Families community. We belong together. Please relax and

Melissa Roussin

Minneapolis, Minnesota

B.A. in Reconciliation and Education

I was first introduced to Connected Families in my role as a

Julia Rupp

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Director of Family Ministry

BA in Elementary Education

My husband, Joshua, and I discovered Connected Families during a heartbreaking season

Jenny Sanders

Lebanon, Tennessee

Home Educator

Foster 180 Executive Director

TBRI Practitioner

Trauma Specialist

I am married to my high school 'sweetheart,' 26 years and counting,

Rosemary Scholl

Fairfax, Virginia

Pediatric Advice R.N.

Christian Listening Course Facilitator

My name is Rose, and I am a mother to 6 and

Cory Schut

Australia

Pastor

As a father of four kids, I have found Connected Families to

Laurie Shaffer

Ortonville, Michigan

Certified Biblical Lay Counselor

Serving alongside my husband in Pastoral ministry for over 20 years, I

Sarah Siegler

Englewood, Colorado

M.A. Counseling

Parent Discipleship Pastor

I am the Parent Discipleship Pastor at Wellspring Church in Englewood, CO.

Jeanie Smith

Little Rock, Arkansas

Missionary with FamilyLife

Home Educator

Certified ADHD Coach

It is never too late for God's grace and truth to change

Cindy Stonestreet

Charleston, West Virginia

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

When I became a grandmother, I was given the opportunity and responsibility

Samantha Sy

Philippines

Licensed Physical Therapist

Certified Childbirth and New Parent Educator

Lactation Counsellor

Childbirth and Postpartum Doula

Home Educator

Hi, I’m Thammie Sy. I am a wife of a full-time minister,

Johnny & Viece Taylor

Houston, Texas

Director of Children's Ministry (Viece)

CF Certified Parent Coach (Johnny)

As older parents, we hoped that the wisdom of our years would

Julia Taylor

Salt Lake City, Utah

Credentialed Teacher

MA in Education

I have been in education for 18 years teaching in both the

Alan & Corrie Thetford

Bryan, Texas

Website

http://www.buildingwisefamilies.com/CFCoaching

Podcast

https://buildingwisefamilies.com/podcast/

Architect (Alan)

M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling (Corrie)

When we realized the way we discipline was driving a wedge between

Pam Thompson

St. Paul, Minnesota

Website

https://cordsofhopecoaching.com/

Licensed Family and Early Childhood Educator

Trauma Informed Practitioner

My greatest joy is seeing parents who have struggled with their children

Marlee Thomsen

Durham, North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate who works with children,

Megan Thorp

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pastor

MA in Counseling Psychology

As a parent coach, my desire is to come alongside parents and

Joy Wendling

Oak Harbor, Washington

Website

https://createdtoplay.com/

Podcast

https://createdtoplay.com/podcast/

MA in Youth, Family, and Culture

Family Pastor

Certified in Parenting for Faith

For 20+ years, I have served children, youth, and families through playful

Katie Wetsell

Nashville, Tennessee

Website

https://www.parentwithhope.org/

M.S. in Nursing

Pediatric Primary Care

SPACE-trained

I'm a pediatric nurse and mom of four through birth and adoption.

Ruth Wharton

Malvern, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

B.Ed

Based in Malvern, Worcestershire, I am the first Connected Families Certified Coach

Bonnie Williams

Zephyrhills, Florida

Website

newpathwaysfamilycoaching.com

M. Ed. in Special Education

I am a wife and the mother of 3 teenagers. I have

Jenna Williams

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Home Educator

B.S. in Nursing

B.A. in Communication

I am a registered nurse by trade and work in a Mom/Baby

Dijea Young

Northfield, Minnesota

Parent

Mentor

Teacher

In the middle of pain, hope feels out of reach. As a

Laura Zach

Grand Island, New York

Women's Ministry Director

I found Connected Families at a time of desperation with my children,

Laura Zach

Grand Island, New York

Women's Ministry Director

I found Connected Families at a time of desperation with my children,

Cory Schut

Australia

Pastor

As a father of four kids, I have found Connected Families to

Melissa Roussin

Minneapolis, Minnesota

B.A. in Reconciliation and Education

I was first introduced to Connected Families in my role as a

Tewabech Mengiste

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BTH in Biblical Counseling

Children's Minister

By the Grace of God, I have been involved in Children’s Ministry

Nina Lovse

Slovenia

Missionary

MA in Christian Ministry

As a mom of three very special children, I came to the

Clare Koens

Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea

Qualified Teacher

I discovered Connected Families at a time when I was feeling ‘stuck’

Marni Love

Sacramento, California

Website

https://www.marnilove.com/

Credentialed Teacher

Home Educator

Homeschool Mentor

Adoptive Parent

As a wife and mom to three boys I am so grateful

Kathryn Johnson

Madison, Wisconsin

M.Ed.

Reading Specialist

Home Educator

After teaching for over 12 years in a wide variety of settings,

Taylor Irby

Decatur, Georgia

Website

https://www.taylorirbycoaching.com/

Certified Life Coach

Speaks Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

Trauma Informed

Adoptive Parent

As a mom of 5, I understand how challenging parenting can be.

Jeanine Harris

Sacramento, California

Website

https://www.jeanineharriscoaching.com/

M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy

I help worn-out parents who feel stuck, inadequate, and guilt-ridden by their

Jessica Brandon

Madison, Alabama

BA in Psychology

MA in Christian Ministries

I have my B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development

Leslie Adams

Albany, Oregon

Licensed School Counselor

Home Educator

MS in Counseling

When my daughters were first born, my husband worked out of town

Pam Thompson

St. Paul, Minnesota

Website

https://cordsofhopecoaching.com/

Licensed Family and Early Childhood Educator

Trauma Informed Practitioner

My greatest joy is seeing parents who have struggled with their children

Joy Wendling

Oak Harbor, Washington

Website

https://createdtoplay.com/

Podcast

https://createdtoplay.com/podcast/

MA in Youth, Family, and Culture

Family Pastor

Certified in Parenting for Faith

For 20+ years, I have served children, youth, and families through playful

Bonnie Williams

Zephyrhills, Florida

Website

newpathwaysfamilycoaching.com

M. Ed. in Special Education

I am a wife and the mother of 3 teenagers. I have

Laura Chapeau

Minneapolis, Minnesota

LISW

I am so grateful for the impact that Connected Families has had

Dijea Young

Northfield, Minnesota

Parent

Mentor

Teacher

In the middle of pain, hope feels out of reach. As a

Megan Thorp

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pastor

MA in Counseling Psychology

As a parent coach, my desire is to come alongside parents and

Julie A. Maas

Raleigh Area, North Carolina

Website

www.anchoredpc.com

Board Certified Nurse Coach

Foster/Adoptive Parent

Trauma-Informed

After saying "Yes" to Jesus to move to Belize as a missionary

Ruth Wharton

Malvern, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

B.Ed

Based in Malvern, Worcestershire, I am the first Connected Families Certified Coach

Samantha Sy

Philippines

Licensed Physical Therapist

Certified Childbirth and New Parent Educator

Lactation Counsellor

Childbirth and Postpartum Doula

Home Educator

Hi, I’m Thammie Sy. I am a wife of a full-time minister,

Cory Schut

Australia

Pastor

As a father of four kids, I have found Connected Families to

Erika Rennick

New Brunswick, Canada

BA in Bible

MA in Education

Hybrid Educator

Welcome to the Connected Families community. We belong together. Please relax and

Esther Reich

Guatemala

Registered Nurse

Certified Lactation Counselor

We had reached a crisis point with one of our boys when

Corine Pao

Asia

Multi-lingual: English, Mandarin, and Thai

MBA from Yale University

BA from National Taiwan University

Over the course of leading our church Sunday school program, I realized

Tewabech Mengiste

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BTH in Biblical Counseling

Children's Minister

By the Grace of God, I have been involved in Children’s Ministry

Nina Lovse

Slovenia

Missionary

MA in Christian Ministry

As a mom of three very special children, I came to the

Clare Koens

Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea

Qualified Teacher

I discovered Connected Families at a time when I was feeling ‘stuck’

Gloria Hsu

Taiwan

Registered Nurse

Certified Life Coach

Certified Facilitator of Circle of Security Parenting (COSP)

Co-founder of the Pregnancy Support Center

I am a mother to four boys, ages 9-17, the youngest one

Elyse Clemence Dushime

Rwanda

Telegram/Signal:

+251921603943

BA in Clinical Psychology

MA in Holistic Child Development

As a confused mother struggling to extend grace in discipline to my

Steve Bourque

Sarnia, ON, Canada

Website

https://stevenbourque.com/family-rhythm/family-rhythm-coaching/

Pastor of Children & Families

BA in Educational Ministries

MA in Children's & Family Ministry

I love watching kids grow in wisdom and families bond with a

Bonnie Williams

Zephyrhills, Florida

Website

newpathwaysfamilycoaching.com

M. Ed. in Special Education

I am a wife and the mother of 3 teenagers. I have

Katie Wetsell

Nashville, Tennessee

Website

https://www.parentwithhope.org/

M.S. in Nursing

Pediatric Primary Care

SPACE-trained

I'm a pediatric nurse and mom of four through birth and adoption.

Marlee Thomsen

Durham, North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate who works with children,

Cindy Stonestreet

Charleston, West Virginia

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

When I became a grandmother, I was given the opportunity and responsibility

Rosemary Scholl

Fairfax, Virginia

Pediatric Advice R.N.

Christian Listening Course Facilitator

My name is Rose, and I am a mother to 6 and

Jenny Sanders

Lebanon, Tennessee

Home Educator

Foster 180 Executive Director

TBRI Practitioner

Trauma Specialist

I am married to my high school 'sweetheart,' 26 years and counting,

Julia Rupp

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Director of Family Ministry

BA in Elementary Education

My husband, Joshua, and I discovered Connected Families during a heartbreaking season

Julie A. Maas

Raleigh Area, North Carolina

Website

www.anchoredpc.com

Board Certified Nurse Coach

Foster/Adoptive Parent

Trauma-Informed

After saying "Yes" to Jesus to move to Belize as a missionary

$Jenni L\$

Jenni L'Eon

Seminole, Florida

M.A., Edu

How do I apply the Bible when parenting a child with special

Taylor Irby

Decatur, Georgia

Website

https://www.taylorirbycoaching.com/

Certified Life Coach

Speaks Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

Trauma Informed

Adoptive Parent

As a mom of 5, I understand how challenging parenting can be.

Jordan Hicks

Nashville, Tennessee

Family Pastor

Physical Therapist

I have worked as a Physical Therapist since 2011 and began working

Jeanie Smith

Little Rock, Arkansas

Missionary with FamilyLife

Home Educator

Certified ADHD Coach

It is never too late for God's grace and truth to change

Jessica Brandon

Madison, Alabama

BA in Psychology

MA in Christian Ministries

I have my B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development