Coaching

At Providence: A Christian Montessori Community, we believe that transformative support begins with personal growth for both parents and educational leaders. Our coaching services are designed to extend beyond our immediate community, reaching parents across the nation who are eager to nurture their children’s development. Additionally, we provide specialized coaching for school leaders throughout the country and around the world, guiding them to foster environments where students thrive. Through this unique, targeted coaching approach, we aim to equip parents and educators alike to create strong, purpose-driven learning spaces.

denise marti head of school

Denise Marti, Head of School

Executive Coaching and Consulting with Denise Marti

Leading a small school can be overwhelming, with countless directions pulling you away from your true mission. Denise Marti, Founder and Head of School of Providence: A Christian Montessori Community, brings over 18 years of expertise in transforming education through intentional, learner-driven approaches. With a Master’s degree in Special Education from Elon University, Denise specializes in helping schools refocus on their strengths, create actionable strategies, and confidently fulfill their God-given purpose.

  • Focused Expertise: A proven track record of leading a successful Christian Montessori school while balancing growth and mission integrity.
  • Tailored Coaching: Executive coaching designed to meet your school’s specific needs, with strategies that align with your unique calling.
  • Hands-On Experience: Specializes in supporting smaller schools (under 150 students) to optimize their resources and stay true to their mission.

Executive Coaching
Denise offers virtual executive coaching sessions independently and through Christian School Management. These personalized sessions begin with a comprehensive assessment of your school’s current challenges and opportunities, culminating in a practical, step-by-step plan to achieve your goals.

On-Site Consulting
For schools seeking a deeper dive, on-site consulting services provide actionable insights and strategies to enhance school culture, leadership, and operational excellence.

Denise is also a dynamic speaker available for events, workshops, and conferences. Her most-requested topics include:

  • Raising Capable Kids: Strategies for parents and educators to nurture confidence, independence, and leadership in children.
  • The Future of Learner-Driven Education: How Montessori principles are shaping the next generation of purpose-driven learners.

Start Your Transformation Today

Your school’s potential is waiting to be unlocked. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals and take the first step toward fulfilling your mission with clarity and confidence.

👉 Schedule a Consultation

Dr. Julie Giles, Director of Adolescent and Adult Programs

Parent Coaching with Dr. Julie Giles

Parenting is a journey, and every parent’s path is unique. Dr. Julie Giles, a Parenting Specialist with a PhD in Parenting Psychology, brings a fresh and transformative approach to parenting. Combining over 35 years of professional experience as an educator, children & family pastor, social worker, speaker, and researcher with her personal journey as a wife, mother, and grandmother, Dr. Giles offers coaching, resources, and workshops designed to help parents embrace their individuality and thrive in their role.

Julie has dedicated her life to transforming education and family dynamics through innovation, research, and practical strategies. Her expertise is rooted in:

  • Leadership in Education: Dr. Giles is the Director of the Middle and Master Academy Programs at Providence: A Christian Montessori Community, where she is a cutting-edge leader in the Christian Montessori Movement. She is working to build a higher education institution that breaks the rules of adult learning, prioritizing individualized, intentional education.
  • Extensive Expertise: A PhD in Parenting Psychology and years of research into parenting and family dynamics.
  • Relatable Experience: As a wife of 35 years, mother of four grown children, and grandmother, she understands the joys and challenges of parenting.
  • Engaging Resources: Author of two books that inspire personal growth and transformation:

    Unicorn Parenting: A S.T.Y.L.E. as Unique as You, offering a fun, animal-based model to help parents discover their parenting strengths and grow with intention.

    Undeserved: Forgiving the Unforgivable , sharing her powerful personal story of healing and forgiveness.

Parenting Coaching

Through personalized coaching sessions, Dr. Giles helps parents uncover their unique parenting S.T.Y.L.E., an approach she developed to empower parents to:

  • Embrace their individuality.
  • Maximize their natural strengths.
  • Overcome challenges with grace.
  • Invest in their children’s future with great intention.
  • Build intentional, meaningful connections with their children.

Each session is tailored to meet parents where they are and guide them toward the parent they aspire to be. Parents can start with her free Unicorn Parenting S.T.Y.L.E. Assessment to better understand their parenting approach.

Dr. Giles is an engaging and dynamic speaker, available for:

  • School events
  • Church gatherings
  • Community programs
  • Retreats and conferences
  • Your Unique Event

Her most requested topics include:

  • Discovering and embracing your unique parenting S.T.Y.L.E.
  • Cultivating healthy and effective parenting partnerships.
  • Raising confident, resilient, and thriving children.
  • Unlocking the transformative power of forgiveness within family relationships.
  • Guiding children to become who God created them to be.

Her talks combine strategic thinking, intentionality, practical experience, warmth, and actionable insights, empowering parents with the inspiration and tools they need to thrive, not just survive.

Dr. Giles’s books are practical, empowering, and designed to meet parents at every stage of their journey:

Unicorn Parenting 

Learn to identify your unique parenting style through a fun animal-based model (e.g., Lion Parent, Clownfish Parent, Flamingo Parent) and discover tools to strengthen your parenting journey.

unicorn parenting

Undeserved: Forgiving the Unforgivable

A heartfelt memoir of Dr. Giles’s personal journey through abuse and forgiveness, offering lessons in healing and resilience.

undeserved by julie giles

Both books are available on Amazon and are excellent resources for personal growth or group discussions.

Dr. Giles’s coaching and resources are designed for parents who want to:

  • Gain confidence in their parenting approach
  • Strengthen their family connections
  • Overcome personal and parenting challenges
  • Discover practical tools backed by research and real-life experience

Her role as an educational leader also informs her parenting philosophy. Dr. Giles believes that education—whether for children or adults—should be intentionally designed and individualized for each learner. This conviction drives her work in the Christian Montessori Movement and her vision for creating a higher education institution that reimagines adult learning.

Her unique combination of professional expertise, personal relatability, and inspirational delivery sets her apart as a trusted guide for parents and educators alike.

dr julie giles

Start Your Parenting Journey Today

You are the ultimate key to raising capable, thriving children. Let Dr. Julie Giles help you unlock your unique potential as a parent.