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RETHINKING EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

Collaborative support for students, educators, and schools doing the work differently—offering academic coaching, professional development, and curriculum consulting.

If something isn’t working — you don’t have to push through it alone.

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I CAN HELP

I support students, educators, and academic leaders in navigating the messiness of real systems—with clarity, care, and a shared love for learning.

This work isn’t one-size-fits-all. It lives in the specifics: the student trying to say something real in a college essay, a teacher reworking a lesson that no longer lands, the school wondering how to make its advanced programs more inclusive.

My role is to walk with you in those moments. To ask better questions. To hold the map while you do the work.

Let’s build something more inclusive, more equitable, and more human—together.

LET’S GET TO WORK

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College Essay Coaching

Write essays that reflect your voice and meet every deadline—without the overwhelm.

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Homeschool Support

Weekly academic coaching for grades 6–12 focused on pacing, goals, and progress.

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AP Literature Tutoring

Sharpen your reading and writing skills and build confidence for the AP Lit exam.

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Educator Coaching

Support for new and experienced teachers designing inclusive, effective instruction.

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Graduate & Doctoral Writing

From thesis to defense, get structured support for writing, editing, and planning.

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Educational Consulting

Partner with a coach to improve systems, expand access, and support student success.

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MEET KOLBE

I’m Kolbe—an educator, researcher, and lifelong learner dedicated to making education more human and inclusive. My doctoral work focused on the role of cultural capital in Advanced Placement outcomes, reinforcing what I know to be true: exclusionary systems do exactly what they’re designed to do. It’s up to us—transformational thinkers—to reimagine and rebuild them.

My philosophy? Learning should be experiential, collaborative, and guided by those doing the learning. I draw on research, lived experiences, and a unique perspective shaped by my homeschool education and travels across the globe.

Let’s work together to create meaningful change in the way we teach, learn, and grow.

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