“Dr. Gordon launched and implemented the Literacy initiative, Guided Reading, which supported differentiated instruction. She designed and led professional development for her staff. Dr. Gordon's warm caring personality immediately improved the elementary staff morale where she intentionally built a positive staff culture.”
— Joan K., Superintendent
“Paula is an incredibly skilled school leader, focused on very high expectations of school culture and student learning. She has grown Nova Pioneer North Riding from infancy into a strong school, consistently achieving some of our network's highest levels of school culture, student growth, and family happiness. She has done this by developing and leading a skilled team of Deans through coaching, role modeling and instructional leadership systems. Paula's work is fueled by a commitment to social justice and the conviction that all people can learn at a high level. It is a privilege to work alongside Paula on that shared mission!”
— Chinezi C., (CEO & Co-Founder)
“Paula is an incredible leader! She leads with integrity, Intentionality, attention to detail, compassion and dedication. She is an excellent communicator and holds herself and others to high expectations. Paula strives and achieves excellence in building staff and student culture, training teachers and leaders, and gains in student growth. I cannot recommend Dr. Gordon highly enough.”
— Samantha T., (Former Dean)
“Dr. Gordon has consistently delivered excellent results which include high team culture scores, impressive family satisfaction levels, as well as constantly improving student academic growth. Dr. Gordon has achieved success through role modelling the following - (1) the power of coaching (a particular strength of Paula's); (2) placing importance on consistency and routines for young students; (3) investing in culture building; (4) active listening to students, parents and her teammates; (5) using data to effectively understand any underlying trends and to monitor the progress and improvement thereof.”
— Belinda G., Former Managing Director, NP
“Dr. Gordon is the real deal! She knows how to ask the right questions, listen with compassion, and then ask even deeper questions to get you to reach your goals. Experiencing her coaching sessions enabled me to successfully launch my business. She helped me to clarify why I was getting in my own way and why I allowed fear to stall my progress. Every meeting with Dr. Gordon brought realizations, without judgement, which lead to my personal growth. Everyone needs her graceful guidance in their life.”
— Shana P., Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion
“Coaching sessions with Dr. Paula Gordon were truly transformative in allowing me the support and space to explore and grow as a professional. Our time together provided personal development in a safe environment with the right amount of structure. I highly recommend Dr. Paula Gordon.”
— Dr. Tamia M., International Well-Being Educator
“I have been in session with Dr. Paula for around 3 months and I have truly experienced a feeling of peace in my life. For the first time in a long time I felt heard and understood. With the busyness of life, I found it difficult to process my own feelings and thoughts. Dr. Paula’s energy and compassion truly helped me understand myself more and encouraged me to be compassionate towards myself. She was flexible and had such empathy. She was very genuine and that helped me dig deeper into my life and be more open. In the time I was having sessions with Dr. Paula, many important decisions were made, and I was confident of them after talking to her! I am very grateful for my time with Dr. Paula!”
— Lilian E., Counselor
“The most valuable thing is that I can be fully authentic with you. You bring an eclectic background to coach people from diverse paths. Your presence is about bringing awareness to what is there in the moment and peeling back the layers.”
— Darci E., Financial Planner
“I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Paula Gordon as a personal coach. I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Gordon over five sessions over five weeks, and it was an immensely transformative and enriching experience. Dr. Gordon possesses a remarkable set of qualities that make her an exceptional personal coach. First and foremost, she is an open-minded coach, which created an environment where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts, feelings, and aspirations without any judgment. Her empathetic and non-judgmental approach allowed me to open up and explore my thoughts and concerns freely. One of Dr. Gordon’s standout attributes is her extraordinary listening skills. She had a genuine interest in understanding my perspectives, concerns, and goals. This active and empathetic listening not only made me feel valued but also led to more insightful and effective coaching sessions. Dr. Gordon’s impeccable probing questions had a profound impact on the depth of our conversations. Her questions were thought-provoking, encouraging me to reflect on my challenges and opportunities from new angles. Her ability to ask the right questions has been instrumental in my personal growth and development.”
— Avela N., Teacher
“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Dr. Paula Gordon as my coach, and I can't express enough how transformative the experience was for me. From day one, Dr. Gordon demonstrated a remarkable ability to not only listen but truly hear my concerns. This made all the difference because it set the tone for a partnership built on trust and understanding. One of Dr. Gordon's greatest strengths is her skill in helping me identify the areas of my life that needed attention and improvement. She guided me through a process of self-reflection and introspection that I hadn't experienced before. Together, we delved deep into my goals and aspirations, turning them into concrete, measurable objectives. This step was a game-changer for me because it gave me a clear roadmap to follow.”
— Monique D., Therapist