Michael provides the guiding vision for Beyond BookSmart and has pioneered our revolutionary approach to teaching students Executive Function skills.
Massachusetts Distinguished Educator Michael Delman founded Beyond BookSmart in 2006 and serves as its CEO. An educator since 1991, Michael’s primary mission has always been to make learning relevant and to help young people discover and develop their strengths. His undergraduate degree is from Brown University and he earned his Master’s in Education from Lesley University.
Michael is a pioneer and leader in the area of Executive Function coaching. He originated the application of Dr. James Prochaska’s Transtheoretical Model of Change to help students improve academic performance. Beyond BookSmart's adaptation of this evidence-based model of behavior change has been endorsed by Dr. Prochaska.
A dynamic presenter, Michael has presented at conferences such as The Learning Disabilities Association of America, the 2018 International Conference on ADHD, Lynn University Transitions Conference, the Association of Experiential Education, Independent Educational Consultants Association, Parents of Accelerated Learners in NYC, and to numerous neuropsychological practices and schools throughout the United States. He has been featured in The Times of London, CBS Boston affiliate WBZ TV, and dozens of media outlets across the country. In 2018, he published his first book, Your Kid’s Gonna Be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills Your Child Needs in the Age of Attention, which gained critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews and BookLife.
With hundreds of trained Executive Function coaches, Beyond BookSmart coaches students and adults online nationwide and worldwide.
Michael is the co-founder of the McAuliffe Regional Charter Public School in Framingham, Massachusetts, a middle school in its 15th year of operation teaching over 350 students through the Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound school model. He served as McAuliffe’s founding principal. Prior to that, Michael taught in the Southborough Public Schools for eight years. During that time, he received the Anti-Defamation League’s Teacher Incentive Award for creating a superior learning environment for his students.
Rachel leads on the implementation of the company’s strategy and works with the Leadership Team to seek the best ways for the company to achieve its mission.
As President of Beyond BookSmart, Rachel presides over the operation of Beyond BookSmart and WorkSmart Coaching. Rachel leads the implementation of the company’s strategy and works closely with the CEO to oversee the creation of that strategy. She manages all senior leaders of the company and seeks out the best ways for the company to achieve its mission. Prior to becoming President at Beyond BookSmart, Rachel served as COO overseeing all aspects of the coach’s experience and the continual improvement of Beyond BookSmart’s coaching program, as well as overseeing Human Resources.
As the Chief Financial Officer of Beyond BookSmart, Larry provides daily tactical and strategic insight to the valued activities of our mission-driven business.
Larry also uniquely provides perspective, not only as the CFO, but also as a client whose youngest daughter is a successful recipient of Executive Function coaching. He credits Beyond BookSmart as a large reason for her high school success and admission to Oberlin College in Ohio.
Larry is a Managing Partner of Foundation Management Associates (“FMA”). FMA provides outsourced bookkeeping to CFO services to small to mid-sized businesses, primarily non-profits but also several for profits, venture firms and venture backed portfolio companies. Larry, who joined the firm in late 2011, brought to FMA nearly 30 years’ experience in various public and private organizations. He has held key senior financial roles in public companies such as GE and NewsEdge/Thomson, privately owned technology firms, Boston area top tier venture capital firm North Bridge, and Boston money management firm Pioneer Investments in leveraging his accounting, finance, and operations experiences. His education includes GE Financial Management program experience, along with his Boston University MBA, followed his Rutgers University Economics and Finance program.
Larry is an active volunteer and fundraiser with Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCFA), Boston Take Steps Walks, The Pediatric IBD Foundation, and many others. He is also a past Board member of Boston’s Financial Executive International Chapter and its Career Services Committee in helping thousands of individuals in transition.
Tricia is the hub of Beyond BookSmart, overseeing processes including helping families learn more about coaching and connecting new clients with our coaches.
As Director of Operations for Beyond BookSmart, Tricia Butler fields customer outreach and is a key support and point of contact for families throughout the client inquiry and start-up process as well as for Intake Coordinators, coaches, and supervisors. Tricia supports the Chief Operations Officer in recruiting and hiring new Executive Function coaches. In her spare time, Tricia volunteers on the Board of Directors and as Transport Coordinator for Animal Rescue Front, a dog rescue organization in MA.
Lisa brings a wealth of Human Resources experience to her role at Beyond BookSmart, where she is dedicated to addressing the needs of each staff member.
Human Resources Manager Lisa Cambra has 15 years of expertise in strategic human resource practices and operational leadership. Lisa’s experience includes talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, and compensation and benefits. Prior to joining Beyond BookSmart, Lisa worked for a successful Boston design/build firm as the Director of Operations and Human Resources for ten years, where she was responsible for attracting the right candidates for various roles, coaching and development of employees, compliance, and culture development. Lisa earned a degree in Business Administration and has been a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) since 2017.
John is responsible for designing and implementing research projects across company departments and guaranteeing the continuous innovation of products and services for all stakeholders.
John is responsible for designing and implementing research projects across company departments and guaranteeing the continuous innovation of products and services for all stakeholders including clients, parents, coaches, employees, and Leadership Team members.
Before joining Beyond BookSmart, John was a postdoctoral research fellow at Brown University and an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he taught both undergraduate and graduate-level courses on the psychology of human learning, group dynamics, research methods, and abnormal psychology. He earned his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from New York University and completed his Internship in Clinical Psychology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. John received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond. John is currently enrolled in Duke’s business analytics master program (MSQM) at The Fuqua School of Business.
Susan develops standards for coaching as well as training programs for educators and managers in corporate settings.
Susan has a background in brick and mortar and online education, instructional coaching, staff development, and asynchronous training design. Susan earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Augustana College in English Literature and Speech Communication and a Masters degree in Teaching. To better serve her adult clients, she is currently working towards a second Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership. Remaining true to her core value of growth, Susan encourages others to find their passion, continue to grow it, and use it to make a difference in the lives of others.
Laura leads the department supporting our coaching staff, including hiring, coach training, and supervision.
Laura McMaster, Ph.D. is the Director of Coach Development. In this role, she leads a department supporting the development of the Beyond BookSmart coaching staff, including hiring, coach training, and ongoing mentorship and support to develop the skills of the coaches further and, therefore, improve the client experience. She is an educator with nearly two decades of experience working with students of various backgrounds in both traditional and nontraditional settings. Laura specializes in helping individuals achieve their goals by developing their ability to take on multiple perspectives, navigate transitions, and articulate a plan of action. Laura has expertise in supporting individuals with diverse executive function challenges, as well as a deep understanding of the evidence-based methodology of behavior change. Laura earned her Ph. D. in Educational Leadership from Clemson University. She earned a Master's in Education from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Sharon supports the Core team and Leadership Team by managing daily administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, scheduling travel, and managing the calendar.
In her role, Sharon also assists the Operations and Accounting departments with various tasks, helps clients with payments, answers the phone, and organizes the company files. From 2006 until 2018 Sharon worked for the Ashland School system as a teaching assistant/long-term substitute at the middle school and elementary school and as a teacher for the Ashland Extended Day Program. She retired from teaching in 2018.
Neal Elliott supports the development of resources for our team of coaches.
Neal Elliott has expertise in supporting students with diverse executive function challenges, as well as a deep understanding of the evidence-based methodology of behavior change. This, combined with the vast repertoire of tools and strategies provided through our training and ongoing professional development within Beyond BookSmart equips Neal to successfully coach students with a variety of learning needs. Neal is a senior-level Executive Function coach and supervisor. He first joined Beyond BookSmart in 2007 and is based in our Boston branch. While pursuing his Master’s in Education at Clark University, Neal supervised student teachers and did extensive research and in-school support of alternative school models within the Newton public schools and the Worcester public schools in Massachusetts. Prior to joining Beyond BookSmart, Neal was a middle and high school special education teacher and a Student Support Services Director within public and private schools. Neal has also been a co-founder and director of several special and alternative schools in the Greater Boston area. Neal is known for his expertise in developing and implementing appropriate learning strategies for students with a wide range of learning differences.
Annabel contributes to the design and refinement of our coaching program.
As our Research and Development Manager for Beyond BookSmart, Annabel contributes to the design and refinement of the coaching program to develop the skills coaches need to support our clients, including reviewing emerging trends related to executive function coaching and evaluating the efficacy of coaching. She manages our research and training programs (teams) and maintains our coaching resources. Annabel has a background in special education, psychology, and neuroscience. She has experience in both educational practices and educational research and possesses a Master’s degree in the field of Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Annabel has worked in public and private schools, respite and habilitation work, non-profit organizations, research laboratories, and has taught online graduate school and led educator workshops in Universal Design for Learning.
Ira designs, implements, and delivers comprehensive coach support programs to improve the quality of coaching provided by the organization.
Ira Lawson, M.A. is the Coach Development Manager. In this role, he assists in monitoring the effectiveness of the organization’s coach team, structure, and recruitment efforts. He designs, implements, and delivers comprehensive coach support programs to improve the quality of coaching provided by the organization.
Before joining Beyond Booksmart, Ira spent ten years in higher education supporting students who needed executive functioning guidance and coaching for success. Ira specializes in relationship building, leadership and change management, and training and development. Ira has a background in supporting those who are neurodiverse by offering customized plans and strategies for success. He comes with a desire to inspire others to be their best self with the understanding that all things are possible with focus and intention. Ira earned his Master’s in Health Communication and his Bachelor’s in Public Relations from East Carolina University.
As part of our Operations Team, Jackie works with our Coaching Coordinators and Supervisory team to find the best coaching support to meet our clients' needs.
Jacqueline Reilly earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors at St. Bonaventure University and continued her education at the College of Saint Rose where she conducted research on collaborative assessment with speech-language pathologists and theories of intellectual ability. Within Beyond BookSmart, Jackie serves as a coach, supervisor, intake coordinator, hiring assistant, and Operations Coordinator. Credentialed as a nationally certified school psychologist, Jackie has experience working with students of all ages in both public and private settings, from preschool up through college-aged adults. In addition to her work as a school psychologist, Jackie volunteered weekly as a counselor with Crisis Text Line.
Sarah provides support for processes connected with getting our clients started with coaching and concluding their coaching.
In her role as Office Assistant, Sarah helps maintain our daily operations by providing administrative support, including client onboarding and offboarding.
Justice Abbott is a Content Marketer for Beyond BookSmart, heading up our TikTok and Instagram presence, as well as our WorkSmart Coaching blog and content. Prior to joining the Beyond BookSmart team, Justice was a Marketing Assistant for Germono Advertising Company, working closely with small businesses to redirect their social media marketing efforts and increase brand awareness. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Towson University, with a writing concentration.
Hannah Choi, MA is the host of our podcast, Focus Forward: An Executive Function Podcast. She also hosts and plans our popular educational webinars. Hannah has an MA in Education from UC Santa Barbara and a BA in Psychology and American Sign Language from the University of Rochester. In addition, Hannah is a coach for Beyond BookSmart and primarily works with college and adult clients. She also supports the Beyond BookSmart hiring and R&D teams. Her executive function strengths are time management and cognitive flexibility and her challenges are working memory and attention. She loves to read, watch Korean dramas, exercise, travel, and spend time outdoors.
Wendy nurtures relationships and identifies opportunities for collaboration and education on Executive Function Skills for parent groups, referral sources, and the community at large.
Wendy's targeted outreach initiatives increase visibility, identify opportunities, and facilitate the awareness of Beyond BookSmart as a resource for families.
Wendy graduated from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. with a degree in Recreation Administration. As a former Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and ABA Therapy Behavior Technician (BT), she brings almost twenty years of experience in working with individuals who have various special needs in addition to recruiting, hiring, coaching, mentoring, training, and supervising employees, volunteers and interns. She has always had a strong connection to community and is talented in treating each relationship as an individual. Wendy enjoys making meaningful connections, sharing helpful information and available resources using the dynamics of networking as a motivator for finding solutions and bridging the gaps between referral sources and families, so that they can get the help that they may need for resolution.
Diamond Fears has been in education for ten years and brings a rich knowledge of educational databases and workflows to her role as Sales Assistant. A Chicago native, she earned her BA from Illinois State University. She has worked with a variety of learners from preschool to doctoral level students and has a passion for ensuring everyone has what they need to grow and learn.
Angela forges relationships with our referring professionals. She leads staff presentations to help clinicians best serve the needs of their clients with Executive Function challenges.
Angela Molloy serves as Senior Outreach Coordinator for Beyond BookSmart. She earned her Master’s degree in school counseling from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Angela educates neuropsychologists, mental health providers, and educational professionals about our coaching services. Her goal is to create collaborative relationships to help students and adults receive the necessary support to improve their self-management skills so they can be successful in their daily lives. Angela also presents to parent and professional groups to help prospective clients and referral sources understand executive functioning skills and how coaching can help students and adults thrive.
Stephanie helps prospective clients learn about coaching and whether it is a good fit for themselves or for their children's needs.
Stephanie Pachon is a former educator with a Master's degree in English as a Second Language and a Bachelor's Degree in English Education from Syracuse University. As a Senior Client Services Coordinator, Stephanie collaborates with prospective clients and their families to guide them through the coaching process to envision the independence, confidence, and mastery that comes from executive function coaching. Stephanie is also a current coach, coaching coordinator, and supervisor.
Patrice champions members' success throughout the coaching journey.
Sean oversees podcast production, social media strategy, and support for our sales team.
Sean Potts is the Senior Marketing Specialist at Beyond BookSmart and a graduate of Ithaca College’s Integrated Marketing Communications program. In addition to producing our Focus Forward podcast, Sean creates videos, writes blogs, and crafts social media content. As a former coaching client and intern at BBS, Sean has spent over a decade witnessing firsthand the positive impact Beyond BookSmart's mission has on transforming students’ lives.
Rose establishes connections to referring professionals to educate and inform them about Beyond BookSmart's online Executive Function coaching services.
In Rose's role as Outreach Coordinator, she develops relationships with referral sources who are as passionate as we are about helping their clients reach their full potential. She is committed to spreading the message that our coaches teach our clients the skills they need not just for school but for life.
Rose joined the company in 2016 and brings over 30 years of experience in developing business for companies she passionately believed in over those years. She graduated with honors from Boston College with a degree in Education and Biology and taught and tutored many students during the years when she was raising her own children. Rose is proud of her record of building small businesses. Her role at Beyond BookSmart allows her to continue to contribute by helping our clients find their way to a successful and fulfilling life.
Tessa Shallenbarger earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a double minor in Sociology and Gerontology from Illinois State University. She worked in Senior Care for 20 years, starting as an activity assistant and working her way up to a Sales and Marketing Director for a Home Care Agency and Retirement community. Throughout her career, Tessa has worked in tandem with families seeking support and guidance for their aging parents. As a Client Services Coordinator, Tessa uses her exemplary problem-solving and listening skills to partner with parents and individuals to assist them on their coaching journey.
Tiffany listens to prospective clients and helps them determine if coaching is a good fit for their needs.
Tiffany helps families and individuals learn about the coaching process and facilitates the process to get started on their coaching journey. Tiffany earned her Bachelor's Degree from Wells College in Performing Arts and minored in Psychology. Her professional background includes business development, account management, and owner/director of a NY dance studio near her home in Rochester, NY.
With more than 40 years of experience in sales and sales leadership, Brian Corey has been recognized for his success in consistently exceeding sales objectives and for his leadership in developing and mentoring his teams.
In 2013 Brian decided to use his decades of expertise by starting BC Consulting, which was formed to advise small businesses and startups in sales as well as mentor client leadership teams. Areas of Brian’s sales expertise include Sales Leadership, New Business Development, Strategic Market Planning, Relationship Management, Team Building and Coaching, Consultative Selling, Growth Strategies, and Territory Planning.
Michael Delman, the CEO of Beyond BookSmart, WorkSmart Coaching, and BrainTracks, serves as the Board Chair.
Sue Madden Moore founded Executive Consulting Services in 1998 to help companies succeed with their go-to-market strategy, positioning and messaging, and marketing communications.
In the past 24 years, she has successfully led strategic engagements for companies of all sizes, across verticals and around the globe. Sue has worked with B2B, B2C, and non-profit organizations to plan strategically, achieve clarity, deliver strong business results, hire key talent, build high-performing teams.
Lucian Snow is an advisor to the insurance and InsurTech industry with deep functional expertise in finance, sales and distribution, M&A, corporate strategy, and business intelligence.
Lucian has been a Managing Partner with LJS Global (Formerly Lumley Jacobs) since 2013. His background in investment banking and the financial industry supplies him with the skills to work with large corporate clients to achieve complex goals. Lucian is passionate about improving customer experience and delivering benefits to the customer. Since 2008, Lucian has also been a Member of the Leadership Council for Oxfam America
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