At Midwest Educational Therapists & Associates, we believe in holistic student development. Led by Julieann Ash, our team focuses on more than just classroom success. We embrace a comprehensive approach that ensures both immediate and long-term academic growth. Our mission is not only to tackle academic challenges but to instill confidence and a passion for learning in our students. Through our methods, students have transformed, advancing in their educational journeys and beyond. Discover the META difference.
As an adult with a significant dyslexia, Julieann understands at a very personal level the need for an effective tool box to be able to “show what you know”. Utilizing a strength-based approach and a highly individualized toolbox one of her greatest joys in life is seeing children, adolescents and adults become more academically and personally self-confident and begin to soar.
Her favorite tip: Focus on your strengths, grab your toolbox and don’t let anyone stop you!
I bring over 20 years of experience coaching neurodiverse learners. My experience includes working as a Learning Specialist in grades 4th – college at public and private educational institutions. Primary fields of expertise include executive functioning, test taking strategies including ACT & SAT, college preparation, and writing. I also have extensive work in the field of autism. I love what I do and believe every student wants to be successful in and out of the classroom. My clients and I work together to achieve academic and social skill building. strategies to build confidence. I look forward to being a part of your journey in better understanding your unique gifts and talents.
Susy’s favorite tip is, “Manage your time, rather than letting time manage you.”
Mary Ellen wears two hats; she is a licensed speech and language pathologist as well as a specialty in executive function support. A long time teacher at the school for the deaf she has a wide background and helps students who think differently succeed.She Provides a warmth of understanding and the depth of knowledge to help her students feel successful both academically and personally.
Mary Ellen’s favorite tips are, “Think positive! Focus on your strengths! And Don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed!”
As an OSU track and field coach Tom worked extensively with young college athletes. He works with high school college and young adults to help them thrive both academically and personally. Tom’s secondary specialty is in helping young athletes stay academically eligible and personally successful.
Tom’s favorite tip is, “Never be afraid to speak up because your thoughts have value.”
As Chief Financial Officer and Business Manager for META, Bill is privileged to support the work of our META Clinicians by keeping the “Back End” business wheels turning.
Tip: Good organizational skills are key to success in both business and life.
Before working at META, Ann spent 27 years in the classroom teaching grades 3 to 6, the majority of those years being sixth grade language arts. She works with mid-elementary to middle school level students. Reading, writing and grammar skills are her specialty, and through learned strategies she has acquired through META, she tries to help each student achieve and work to his/her full potential and to eliminate the stresses and anxiety that can get in the way of success.
Dr. Carol Whitney (B.S. Elementary Education; M.A. ’69 Teaching) is the founder of Gifted Services of Ohio where she runs a practice for gifted individuals. She developed the first Olentangy and Dublin Ohio gifted programs which included the first Highly Gifted Magnet Program for the state.
Dr. Whitney is a national and state keynote speaker and recipient of the first Personal Finance Award that set precedent for all high schools throughout the state. She received the Ohio Gifted Teacher of the Year Award on two occasions as well as the Ohio Math Teacher of the Year Award.
She completed her Ph.D. at The Ohio State University where she taught graduate level classes in cognition and learning styles.
Author of four books on gifted education, Dr. Whitney has also been published in numerous journal articles and textbooks. She has made several radio and television appearances discussing how to successfully build the lives of gifted individuals.
Jeff is an executive function coach who engages learners in being able to be successful personally and develop their own systems of organization. Jeff loves to teach writing and encourages test takers with worries to learn how to manage the stress of a big test with some great executive function strategies.
Jeff’s favorite tip is, “Believe in yourself, remove “I can’t” from your vocabulary, and start each day by looking in the mirror and saying “I’ve got this!””
Hi, I’m Janelle Varveris — an educational therapist dedicated to helping students become more confident, capable, and independent learners. I work with students from middle school through college who struggle with executive functioning skills such as organization, prioritization, working memory, attention, and self-regulation.
I hold a master’s degree in Educational Psychology and am an Associate Member of the Association of Educational Therapists (AET), currently working toward full professional membership. I’ve completed the Executive Function Mastery course through PESI, which focuses on evidence-based strategies to support attention, memory, and self-regulation. I’m also a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, with training completed under the guidance of Dr. Temple Grandin.
My approach is supportive, strategic, and student-centered. The most rewarding part of my work is seeing students begin to believe in themselves as they develop the tools they need to succeed, not just academically, but in all areas of life.
With nearly two decades of experience in education, both overseas and at an independent school in Columbus, Ohio, I bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to my work as an educational therapist with META. My background as a trained social worker, skilled in youth service work, child advocacy, and child development, informs my approach, allowing me to provide holistic support for students.
My career has been shaped by a passion for fostering individual growth and helping students overcome learning barriers. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where each child feels empowered to reach their full potential. With a deep understanding of child development and the complexities of learning differences, I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each student.
As an advocate for children, I am committed to providing not only academic support but also the emotional and social skills necessary for lifelong success.
As a certified Orton Gillingham and structured literacy dyslexia interventionist, I am passionate about helping students grow into their confidence through a multisensory approach to learning. I enjoy working with elementary-age students and watching them succeed as their skills increase. Providing children with the toolbox of executive function and reading strategies increases their academic and personal self-confidence both in and out of the classroom.
Educational Therapists identify learning difficulties using approaches that take into account the social, emotional and neurobiological factors that impact an individual’s learning.
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