Brooks Imel, PhD

Brooks is the Founder and Principal of True North Educational Consulting. He has over a decade of experience in education, in a career that has included classroom teaching, research, and one-on-one counseling. He has taught middle and high school social studies, in addition to spending several years as a learning specialist working with students with learning disabilities. In 2018, Brooks received a PhD in educational psychology, with a specialty in Cognition & Learning. During his doctoral studies, Brooks taught courses in developmental and educational psychology and conducted research on executive function and reading & learning from digital devices. He also spent time as a student reviewer for the Journal of Learning Disabilities. In addition to executive function consulting, Brooks also works as a college guidance counselor, specializing in helping neurodiverse students navigate the college selection and admissions process. 

B.A., English Literature, University of Pennsylvania
M.A., History, Georgetown University
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of California, Riverside

Summer Fellow, Columbia University - Klingenstein Institute
Chancellor's Distinguished Fellow, University of California, Riverside

Memberships:
American Psychological Association, Div. 15 (Educational Psychology)
Western Association of College Admissions Counselors
ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
LDA - Learning Disabilities Association of America
CHADD - Children & Adults with ADHD