WELCOME
I have been working with young people and families for over 20 years. Moving between teacher to child advocate to director and school founder, I have seen lots of great individuals getting stuck in moments of great struggle. Connection takes real intention, especially when the going gets tough. I see this work of coaching as a type of first aid for family health. I know it's never too late to connect and never too late to repair. Work with me and take your role as caregiver from theory to practice today!
Annie Friday
My story
I come from a big family with 4 sisters (yep, I'm 1 of 5 girls!) and about 50 first cousins. Needless to say, I have spent a lot of time observing and analyzing human behavior at many large family gatherings. I grew up in the Chicago area and have been lucky to live in several places teaching all over the world since 2003.
My education
I studied at Loyola University New Orleans and this is where I truly feel like I "grew up" the most. I went on to get my master's degree in early childhood education at the University of Colorado Denver. A fun fact is that I was pregnant when I started the program, and pregnant again when I graduated!
Life today
My partner and I live in Michigan where we can be close to family, my favorite city (Chicago!), and all the fun outdoors spots for hiking, camping, and beaching it as a family. We have two kids and an adorable little pup named Frankie. We equally love relaxing and playful adventuring.
I am fortunate to have taught and facilitated in a variety of education and care settings. Along with those roles, I also teach yoga, specializing in prenatal and trauma-informed. I'm a birth doula and childbirth educator as well. I truly believe in supporting families from birth through life.