Helping Families & Schools
meet the needs of
all children
assessment, planning, & coaching = action, growth, & learning
About Chrissy Khachane
With over 20 years of experience in public and private education, Chrissy’s expertise and training have created a wide and deep level of experience in child development. Chrissy prides herself in utilizing an empathy-led approach when supporting children, families, and schools.
Her diverse career includes roles as a classroom teacher, literacy and learning specialist, and leadership positions in independent schools. Beyond education, Chrissy has supported online program development for Cricket Media and contributed to combating online safety for children as a board member and COO at SOSA. She has also served on FARE’s Outcomes Research Advisory Board.
Chrissy holds degrees from Columbia University’s Teachers College, the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, three sons, and rescue pup. Her writing has been featured in several media outlets, and she has been a repeat guest and contributor on various local news networks.
Parenting Services
1:1 Coaching
Personalized support identifying underlying academic or social-emotional challenges. Get support for your family with short and long-term action items that focus on your child’s overall growth and development.
SCHOOL RESOURCE & Placement Planning
Explore resources available to meet your child’s academic and social-emotional needs at school, whether in their current placement or as part of a plan to seek a new educational setting.
FOOD ALLERGY ADVOCACY
Take advantage of 1:1 support to gain strategies and tips for navigating food allergies with your child at home and school. These sessions are designed to build a plan to target one or two areas of need.
Services for Schools
Parent Education
Chrissy has extensive experience working with parent organizations, mom groups, and other organizations on various academic and social topics. She is a sought-after speaker on topics such as Establishing Healthy Tech Habits in Preschool and Elementary Age Children, Fostering Resilience in Young Children, and How to Help Develop Independence and Resilience in Early Years.
Program Development
Through engaging in consulting services to audit and develop or redevelop learning support services, Chrissy guides schools to ensure alignment with their mission while meeting the needs of various learning profiles. Chrissy’s extensive experience in building academic and social-emotional programming across developmental stages allows her to cater to the unique needs of each school.
professional Coaching
Chrissy coaches school leaders and faculty, focusing on cognitive empathy, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and career growth. Clients consistently feel more confident, empowered, and prepared to move forward with the progress they seek. Chrissy also helps educators prepare for interviews and transition to new roles.
WANT TO GET IN TOUCH?
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