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Equipping people.
Empowering futures.

Sharon Richard supports students in grades 3 through 12, trains teachers and school leaders in classroom management, and coaches individuals and families on their finances.

College professor of future educators, former Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and National Trainer and CEO of TES Academics.

Sharon Richard
Sharon RichardEducator, national trainer, and financial coach

Three ways Sharon can help

Sharon works with students and families, with schools and educators, and with adults who want a plan for their money. Pick the one that fits you. Each has its own page with the details.

For students, parents, and schools

Academic Consultant

Build the foundational skills students need to become confident learners.

Reading, math, and writing support for grades 3 through 12 through TES AAA, with flexible Zoom sessions for busy families.

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For K-12 schools and districts

Classroom Management Training

Create classrooms where teachers can teach and students can learn.

On-site Time To Teach® training for teachers and school leaders, with up to four optional graduate credits through UMass Global.

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For individuals and families

Financial Coaching

Move from financial uncertainty to a clear plan for your future.

Coaching and education in budgeting, debt reduction, savings, and wealth building through Sharon's Financial Coaching Services, LLC.

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Academic Consultant

TES AAA's experienced educators help students strengthen their reading, math, and writing skills. Flexible Zoom sessions fit a family's busy schedule, and TES AAA also runs weekend school programs for schools and organizations.

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Classroom Management Training

On-site professional development for K-12 schools and districts

Sharon trains teachers and school leaders in Time To Teach®, the classroom management system from the Center for Teacher Effectiveness. Her favorite five strategies are Remain Calm, Diffusers, Refocus, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Teach-To's.

What teachers say after Time To Teach training

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This training provided the best logical presentation, on discipline I've ever had in my 23 years of teaching. I have practical ideas I can use immediately. The trainer demonstrated great knowledge of classroom practices, management, and what life is like in the classroom (So few do.)

Neil HudgensTeacher, 23 years

The classroom management seminar was one of the most immediately useful workshops taken to date. Even after 20 years of education!

Renee MatsonEducator, 20 years

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Financial Coaching

Sharon's Financial Coaching Services, LLC

Guiding you to a life of wealth and financial freedom. Sharon coaches adults, families, and individuals in budgeting, financial organization, debt reduction, savings and goal setting, and wealth-building education.

Sharon's Financial Coaching Services, LLC: an illustration of Sharon cutting up a card marked debt, beside a piggy bank

Meet Sharon Richard

Sharon Richard is a college professor who teaches future educators. She was a Director of Curriculum and Instruction and a master teacher, and she founded TES Academics and the Teaching Empowering Strengthening NFP. Her newest venture is Sharon's Financial Coaching Services, LLC.

All of it comes back to one purpose: equipping people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed.

Sharon RichardNational Trainer and CEO of TES Academics
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  • Founder and CEO, TES Academics
  • Founder and CEO, Teaching Empowering Strengthening NFP
  • National Trainer, Classroom Management Training
  • Professor, Early Childhood Education
  • Former Director of Curriculum and Instruction
  • Master's Degree, Roosevelt University
  • Bachelor's Degree, DePaul University

Let's take the next step together.

Schedule a 30-minute appointment with Sharon. Tell her whether you are a parent, an educator, or ready to work on your finances, and she will take it from there.

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