Real Learning for Real Life Starts Here
Is your teen overwhelmed, unmotivated, or stuck trying to “get it right” all the time?
You’re not alone—and there’s a better way forward.
At Fountain of You LLC and Fountain Learning Center, we help teens and families step out of perfectionism and into confident, real-life growth.
Because learning isn’t just about grades—it’s about who your teen is becoming.
What Makes Us Different
We combine education + coaching + life skills to support the whole student.
Whether your teen needs:
Academic support that actually makes sense
Help managing emotions and stress
Confidence in communication and decision-making
…we meet them where they are and help them move forward.
Our approach is:
✔ Individualized – no one-size-fits-all learning
✔ Relational – we build trust first, then growth
✔ Practical – focused on real-world skills, not just schoolwork
For Families Who Want More Than “Just School”
The traditional system doesn’t work for every student—and trying to force it often leads to frustration for both teens and parents.
That’s why we offer:
Fountain Learning Center – a personalized private homeschool option
Student Success Coaching + Academic Tutoring– supporting teens academically while building independence, confidence, and real-life direction
Emotional Health Coaching – because emotions impact everything
This isn’t about doing more school.
It’s about doing learning differently.
Education That’s Actually Built for Your Child
No one-size-fits-all plans—just learning that fits who they are.
Real-Life Learning, Not Just Schoolwork
We focus on skills your teen will actually use.
You Don’t Lose Control
You stay involved and empowered in your child’s education.
Driven by Curiosity and Purpose
From hands-on projects to real-world topics like finances, service, and civic engagement—learning becomes meaningful.
About Elena Shanley
Hi, I’m Elena Shanley—educator, coach, and founder of Fountain of You LLC and Fountain Learning Center.
I work with teens and their families to navigate the challenges that often come with adolescence—overwhelm, lack of motivation, perfectionism, emotional ups and downs, and the pressure to constantly “get it right.”
With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy and experience teaching in public schools—especially in emotional and behavioral support programs—I’ve seen firsthand how deeply emotions impact learning, confidence, relationships, and decision-making.
That’s why my approach goes beyond academics.
I believe education and emotional health are deeply connected. When students struggle with stress, self-doubt, organization, emotional regulation, or confidence, it affects far more than grades—it impacts how they see themselves and how they move through life.
Through emotional health coaching, student success coaching, academic support, and personalized education, I help teens build emotional awareness, strengthen life skills, and grow in confidence while supporting their academic progress.
My goal is not just to help students succeed in school, but to help them develop the independence, resilience, and direction they need for real life.
Because when a teen learns how to understand their emotions, believe in themselves, and actively participate in their own growth, everything starts to change.
Emotional Health Coaching
Feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism, grief, or heavy emotions?
Stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break?
Navigating a major life transition—like a new baby, an empty nest, or divorce?
You don’t have to carry it all on your own.
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation and take the first step toward clarity, balance, and forward movement.