Our Story

In today's fast-paced world, many individuals struggle with managing daily demands.

At OptiMind ES, we understand these challenges and are here to help.

Founded on the belief that everyone can excel, our mission is to empower individuals by enhancing their executive functioning skills.

We provide personalized coaching, teaching clients about their brains and how to optimize cognitive functions for a transformative impact on their lives.

Our holistic approach combines cutting-edge cognitive science with compassionate coaching, making us a partner in our clients' journeys to success.

Our Mission

Our purpose is to empower individuals by optimizing their cognitive abilities, helping them understand and enhance their brain functions.

We provide tailored strategies to improve organizational, planning, and self-regulation skills, fostering independence, productivity, resilience, and overall well-being.

This transformation enables clients to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our Values

  • We help clients unlock their full potential by improving their goal-directed skills to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve personal and professional success.

  • We teach clients about how their brains work and how to optimize their cognitive functions.

  • We are driven to instill an enthusiasm for continuous personal growth in our clients.

  • We strive to raise awareness about the importance of developing strong executive function skills, and how challenges with these skills can impact individuals lives.

  • We help clients become more self-reliant, resilient, and confident in managing their daily lives.

Meet Sarah Ritter

Founder and Executive Functioning Specialist

Experience

Sarah Ritter has close to a decade of experience in special education, serving as a Special Education Teacher, as well as a Learning and Behavior Specialist, prior to becoming an Executive Functioning Specialist.

She worked in the public sector for Fairfax and Howard County Public Schools in the private sector for individual clients throughout the DMV, as well as provided her services virtually.

Sarah’s boundless enthusiasm captivates her clients, who are a diverse range of learners, to address their unique needs.

Education

Sarah attended graduate school at George Mason University, focusing on Adaptive Curriculum in the School of Special Education.

Prior to that, she attended Christopher Newport University, where she earned her undergraduate degree with a major in Organic Biology.

The combination of these two diverse educational experiences and Sarah’s passion for each field of study has deeply influenced her approach to working with students with executive functioning challenges.

With OptiMind ES, Sarah’s passion lies in empowering students to understand how their brains function through science. Through science-based strategies and evidence-based tools, she enables students with the skills they need to succeed in all aspects of life.

Join Sarah on a journey of discovery and empowerment as she harnesses the potential of every client.