Hi! I’m Kennedy.
I’m a middle school teacher turned Certified Family Life Educator.
I started my career as a Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, teaching life skills to teens.
I left the classroom and founded The Family Room to provide missing services for teens & their families.
Teen Social-Emotional Coaching- our bread & butter! Individualized support to make gains in mindfulness, coping skills, and executive functioning skills.
Parent Education Classes- a separate service from teen coaching. Developed by Robyn Gobbel, “Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents” helps parents, caregivers, and caring adults learn to understand and respond to the most baffling behaviors. While not mandatory for parents of youth enrolled in teen coaching, it is highly encouraged. Open to all parents, not just parents of youth enrolled in coaching! Currently a Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors Course Facilitator in Training. Join our newsletter for upcoming offerings!
Our services—
Our approach—
At The Family Room, our work is grounded in connection, co-regulation, and practical strategies:
Connection first: Strong relationships are the foundation for growth.
Co-regulation before self-regulation: Teens develop social-emotional skills more effectively when guided by caring adults.
Skill-based learning: We emphasize actionable strategies that lead to measurable improvement.
Experience & Credentials
BS in Family & Consumer Sciences Education
MA in Family Science
Certified Family Life Educator
County Respite Provider