My Origin Story

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My desire to help others was born from the place of once needing help myself. During my adolescent years, I lived in a home that was emotionally, and at times physically, abusive. When I finally reached my personal breaking point at the age of 17, I left. I was a teenage runaway who could have easily become just another statistic. 

 

But I didn't. Because there were people who believed in me, loved me unconditionally, didn't give up on me, and refused to let me give up on myself. As they say, that which does not kill us makes us stronger - and I emerged from the brokenness that was my youth determined to help other teens to not have the same path. 

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While I originally pursued social work as an undergrad student with aspirations in juvenile justice, I discovered my calling in education while substitute teaching. Witnessing how early intervention and genuine belief could rewrite a child’s future led me to earn my degree in special education. I dedicated my classroom career to creating safe, supportive learning environments, particularly for neurodivergent students and those navigating trauma, emotional and behavioral disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and complex systems.

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Before launching Kimberly Frey Consulting, I spent over two decades working directly with adolescents and families in environments ranging from therapeutic residential treatment centers to public schools. My career began in Florida at a residential facility supporting youth with severe emotional and behavioral challenges - a role that shaped my lifelong commitment to inclusive care, advocacy, and transformational leadership.

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Over the course of my teaching career, I taught literally every grade level and every core academic subject at least once between my regular classroom assignments and teaching summer school most years. However, my first love was always middle school/early high school (6th - 9th grade), and that’s where I spent the majority of my career. 

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I also embraced leadership roles that helped others grow. I became a certified crisis prevention and intervention trainer, mentored teaching interns, and served as an instructional leader. These experiences led to extensive certifications in transformational coaching and inclusive leadership, which now form the backbone of my coaching practice.

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While I loved the classroom, I felt called to expand my reach. Earning a master's in Public Administration, I originally envisioned a future in education policy, but entrepreneurship offered an even broader impact. In 2021, I founded Kimberly Frey Consulting to serve individuals, families, and businesses dedicated to growth, equity, and authentic success.​

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By 2023, I transitioned full-time into life coaching, consulting, and advocacy work. I now provide 1:1 coaching services for neurodivergent adults and other high-achieving professionals trying to find their way, support businesses in building inclusive workplace cultures, and guide families through the maze of special education services with confidence and clarity.

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Want to learn more?

Explore my site to learn more about my coaching, consulting, and advocacy services. You can read real client testimonials, and see how I work to help individuals and families live their best lives while making the world a more inclusive place. 

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Because You Can Do It.
And I Can Help.