Our Story and Team

Learn how our commitment to executive function helps educators empower students and strengthen learning success.

A Mission Focused on Student Growth

Cerebrate partners with educators to strengthen the executive function skills students need for learning success. Through a combination of evaluation, customized curriculum, and progress monitoring, we help schools target student needs, address learning and behavior challenges, and support growth across eight core executive function areas.
Built on over a decade of experience with executive function instruction through our parent organization, Lively Minds Institute, Cerebrate is grounded in evidence-based practice and a deep understanding of today’s educational landscape. We are committed to providing user-friendly tools, high-quality executive function instruction, and ongoing support to help educators empower students and improve academic outcomes.

Our Leadership Team

Candace Heiken, M.Ed.

Executive Director

Caron Johnson, M.Ed.

Director of Learning

Laura Saleck

Director of Curriculum

Scott Faille

Account Executive

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Cerebrate helps districts strengthen executive function skills that improve learning, engagement, and academic success.

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