Creating Positive Futures - Academic, ADHD, and Executive Function Coaching

Our Story Creating Positive Futures was founded in 2012 by Dr. Maggie Wray, a certified ADHD Coach and Academic Life Coach holding a Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell and a Bachelor’s degree in Astrophysics from Princeton. The organization operates as an academic, ADHD, and executive function coaching practice dedicated to helping high school and college students earn better grades with less stress. The team specializes in one-on-one student relationships, focusing on personalized strategies rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Their mission centers on empowering students to develop the mindset, organization, time management, and study skills required to achieve academic and life goals. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Executive Functioning Coaching — One-on-one coaching to develop organization and time management skills needed to effectively manage responsibilities at school, home, and in life. 🎓 Academic Success Skills Coaching — Targeted development of study strategies to help students earn better grades with less stress, even within highly competitive academic environments. 🎓 Mindset + Motivation Coaching — Coaching focused on building optimism, self-confidence, grit, and resilience to help students pursue and accomplish goals in school and life. 🎓 College Transition Coaching — Support for students preparing to leave for or return to college, helping them adjust to campus life, thrive inside and outside the classroom, and maintain scholarship eligibility. 🎓 Personalized Private Coaching Sessions — 60-minute individualized sessions tailored to the student’s unique personality, needs, and goals, with topics customized each meeting. 🎓 Initial Interview & Goal Setting — Structured intake interview with the student and parent(s) to establish clear goals, expectations, and a customized roadmap. 🎓 Weekly Action Steps & Accountability — Concrete action plans following each session to ensure follow-through, paired with weekly progress tracking based on online grade reports. 🎓 Personalized Academic Planner Support — Provision of a personalized academic planner for daily and weekly planning to help students organize assignments and manage their schedule. 🎓 Between-Session Support — Unlimited text and email availability for students and parents between sessions, with encouragement to check in 1–2 times per week for questions and progress updates. 🎓 Parent Strategy Session — Complimentary 30-minute consultation for parents to discuss the student’s situation, identify obstacles, and outline recommended next steps. 🎓 Parent Check-In Calls & Progress Updates — Regular parent updates after each session plus dedicated check-in calls to discuss progress and reinforce strategies at home. 🎓 Procrastination Recovery Resources — Educational support including a guide on 12 reasons why students procrastinate and what parents can do about them, supporting habit change and self-regulation. Specialties 🎯 Academic coaching for high school and college students 🎯 ADHD coaching and executive function skill development 🎯 Organization and time management systems 🎯 Study skills and test preparation strategies 🎯 Mindset, motivation, and resilience building 🎯 College transition and campus life adjustment 🎯 Online learning support and remote productivity 🎯 Stress management for high-performing students 🎯 Procrastination reduction and accountability systems 🎯 Family coaching integration and parent support Methods & Approach The coaching process is rooted in scientific evidence and personalized psychology. Coaches explain the reasoning and science behind each strategy so students understand why methods work rather than following instructions blindly. Sessions are built around student-set goals and values to create intrinsic motivation and genuine buy-in. The team tracks progress weekly using visual metrics and online grade monitoring. Rather than simply telling students what to do, coaches address underlying mindset barriers, build accountability, and foster a supportive relationship where students feel motivated to become the best versions of themselves. Who It's For High school students starting rigorous coursework or first AP classes; college students preparing to leave for or return to campus; smart but scattered students who understand concepts yet struggle with executive functioning; students learning online who need focus and productivity strategies; students who study hard but underperform on tests; high-performing students overwhelmed by stress; teens and young adults seeking external accountability outside the parent relationship; and students needing support to maintain scholarships or financial aid eligibility through strong academic standing. Facilities & Practical Info Creating Positive Futures offers online coaching to students throughout the United States. For in-person sessions, two office locations serve the Metro Atlanta area: one in North Druid Hills and one in Roswell. The primary mailing address is located on Buford Highway NE in Atlanta. Coaching is conducted in English. Session scheduling and detailed directions are available via the website. Location Address: 2801 Buford Highway NE, Suite 501, Atlanta, GA 30329, United States Hours: See website for schedule The "+" ✅ Founder holds a Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell and a Bachelor’s in Astrophysics from Princeton ✅ Certified ADHD and Academic Life Coaching credentials ✅ Evidence-based coaching that explains the science behind strategies rather than dictating tasks ✅ Strong family integration with parent updates, check-in calls, and collaborative goal setting ✅ Comprehensive between-session support including unlimited text and email access ✅ Proven track record with documented student outcomes including magna cum laude graduates and top-tier law school admissions ✅ Personalized, student-centered planning tools including customized academic planners and grade monitoring ✅ Complimentary initial parent strategy session to assess fit before commitment