Managing ADHD in the Classroom

Meet Trudy Parkin, the passionate founder of ‘Thriving Minds Coaching.’ With over 25 years as a dedicated primary school teacher, Trudy has not only witnessed but personally experienced the challenges faced by kids with ADHD (or undiagnosed ADHD). Inspired by her own journey and driven by a deep desire to make a difference, she’s on a mission to rewrite the narrative around ADHD. Trudy‘s unique strength lies in her ability to host engaging workshops for fellow educators, equipping them with a deeper understanding of ADHD, practical tools, and strategies they can implement immediately.Her coaching approach during these workshops empowers educators to create clear, actionable plans that they are excited about. As a certified ADHD Life Coach, Trudy partners with her clients to tackle daily challenges, fostering self-awareness and transforming self-doubt into a mindset of ‘can do’ and self-acceptance. Her extensive experience in education fuels her passion for helping individuals with ADHD to feel confident, capable and thriving!

In this presentation, Trudy shares her personal journey of managing ADHD in the classroom, which was wasn’t great due to lack of education. Her diagnosis in her forties served as a catalyst for her to become educated about ADHD, leading to a remarkable transformation in her approach and outcomes in the classroom Through storytelling and various classroom examples, she sheds light on her experiences and the lessons learned!