As an award-winning educator and brain-based strategist, I partner with schools, districts, residential programs, and companies to bring neuroscience-driven strategies to life through consulting, curriculum design, and powerful professional development.
Want to build trauma-informed curriculum
Need a keynote speaker who actually gets it
Looking for real-world neurodiversity training that doesn’t just check a box?
You’re in the right place.
Helping schools and therapeutic programs implement inclusive, brain-based approaches to learning, mental health, and student success. Includes my work with programs like The Highland School and Spruce Mountain Inn.
Creating actionable, neurodiversity-affirming materials for educators and staff—customized to your setting and learner population.
From inspiring keynotes to intimate trainings, I speak on neurodiversity, burnout recovery, change leadership, and more.
Training leadership and teams on how to create truly inclusive, innovative environments that harness neurodiverse strengths
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Dr. Kristen’s impact extends beyond schools—she has contributed to state-level special education reform, shaped best practices through her leadership at Weinfeld Education Group, and authored content for national policy papers, including contributions to the Manhattan Institute. Her work bridges real-world practice with big-picture change.
*WEG is a separate organization from The NeuroDiverse Teacher
"Exactly what our team needed."
“A force for inclusion and change.”
"We couldn’t have done it without her."
“Kristen’s presentation was fabulous—our staff are still talking about how helpful it was. The training outline she provided was exactly what we needed: clear, detailed, and immediately actionable. We can’t wait to see it all come to life.”
- Karen O., Clinical Director
Spruce Mountain Inn
“Kristen’s work in celebrating neurodiversity is nothing short of humanitarian. I hold her in the same esteem as a front-line worker, given the stakes for our youth and the broader impact on society. Her dedication, tireless effort, and infectious enthusiasm continue to inspire me—and push me to work harder to build a more inclusive school and world.”
- Nate Z., Director of Inclusivity & Social Science Department Chair, Highland School
“Kristen’s expertise and guidance were absolutely invaluable. We were completely overwhelmed trying to navigate the complex world of special education, and she not only helped us understand every step—she made sure no detail was overlooked. Her support, advocacy, and genuine care for our child went above and beyond. We are so grateful.”
- Parent, WEG Client
My work is grounded in research—but never divorced from reality. I’ve been in the classroom, the boardroom, and the trenches. I believe
compassion is strategy, and when we understand how the brain works, we lead better, teach better, and live better.
Whether I’m supporting a school team, training clinical staff, or guiding a district through change, I bring a
brain-based lens, a trauma-informed heart, and real-world practicality to every room I walk into.
Because inclusion isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a responsibility. And leadership, done right, is an act of love.
Whether you're reimagining your school culture, planning a training, or building a better way to lead, let's talk about how I can help.