“THE CRITICAL FACTOR IN SUCCESS IS NOT THE SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE CHILDREN BRING TO THE TABLE; IT’S THE MINDSET THEY HAVE ABOUT THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN AND GROW.”

- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

THE GOAL

Believing While Achieving is a personalized service founded on the belief that every child is unique. BWA’s approach is designed to meet children, students, and guardians where they are, both cognitively and emotionally, while nurturing the skills needed to thrive. Furthermore, BWA focuses on supporting strengths and building on weaknesses in ways that foster personal development and life-long goals. In doing so, children, guardians, and families gain the confidence needed to believe in themselves, their potential, and their future.

MEET BWA’S FOUNDER & EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

Cassidy Walsh

Cassidy’s passion for education began at a young age. After being diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school, she learned how to overcome academic obstacles and challenges. In doing so, she quickly realized the importance of providing children with the tools needed to achieve both academic and personal success. In 2015, upon receiving her bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education from the College of Charleston, Cassidy taught middle school English and science at Charleston Day School. It was during this time that BWA was founded.

Soon after, Cassidy attained her Master’s in Educational Psychology while simultaneously running BWA and working at one of Indiana’s most elite private schools, Park Tudor School. There, she served as a Lower School Math Specialist and High School Academic Coach. She later moved to Colorado, where she was a Middle School Learning Specialist at St. Mary’s Academy.

Throughout these years, Cassidy pursued extensive professional development, earning multiple certifications and attending many conferences about various educational topics. She became Orton-Gillingham Certified through the Dyslexia Institute of Indiana and an Admissions Counselor through the National Association for College Admissions Counseling. Additionally, Cassidy trained numerous educators in designing classroom lessons tailored to the diverse needs of individual students, particularly those with learning challenges and disabilities. She also provided training in tutoring, homeschooling, academic coaching, and admissions counseling. All the while, Cassidy supported parents in navigating the complexities of raising adolescents and teenagers.

Cassidy currently resides in Colorado where she runs BWA. When not working, Cassidy can be found skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, dirt biking, camping, attending concerts, and traveling.

MEET BWA’S PRENATAL - TODDLER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST & CONSULTANT

Andrea Jones

Andrea grew up immersed in the world of early childhood development - a life inspired by her mother’s work as a Montessori teacher. This exposure shaped her understanding of how children learn and grow, fueling her inspiration to combine her personal roots with academic expertise. In 2015, she received her B.A. in Psychology from Texas A&M. 

Soon after, Andrea moved to Colorado where she completed her Master’s in Early Childhood Education and earned a 0-3 Montessori Teacher Certificate. During this time, she also worked as the Head Teacher of an infant classroom at Highlands Montessori School and later became the Early Childhood Education Manager at the Montessori Academy of Colorado. Through these experiences, Andrea began collaborating with children and parents, fostering partnerships that focused on setting families up for long-term success. 

After battling breast cancer in 2023, Andrea gained a renewed perspective on the importance of combining her desire to empower parents and guardians with the individualized tools needed to navigate both the joys and challenges of raising young children. Drawing on her expertise in early childhood development, psychology, and Montessori practices, Andrea earned certifications in Newborn Care and Parent Coaching and launched BWA’s Baby Branch. 

Andrea currently lives in Colorado where she works as BWA’s Infant - Toddler Development Specialists & Parent Coach who specializes in Montessori practices. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys snowboarding, hiking, paddleboarding, camping, painting, listening to live music, and traveling.

 FAQs

  • BWA works with all ages! From conception through adulthood, BWA is here to help.

    The Baby Branch works with infants through toddlers, while PreK-12 Academic Ascent and College Admissions and Transitions chapters focus on early childhood through college-aged students. Parent Coaching is available to all caregivers.

  • See the “Services” page or contact Cassidy for more information on any of the following services.

    Baby Branch

    • Prenatal - Newborn Specialist

    • Infant - Toddler Specialist

    • Developmental Consultant

    Childhood & College Chapter

    • Academic Coaching

    • Educational & Developmental Consulting

    • Homeschooling

    • Parent Coaching

    • Teacher, Tutor, & Specialist Trainings

    • Home-Bound Teaching

    • Program, Curriculum, & Lesson Design

  • Sessions are held via Zoom. This convenient format eliminates transportation inconveniences and allows clients to work in the comfort of their own homes.

    In-home services may be requested for an additional fee.

  • Length is of sessions is determined by chosen services and individual needs.

  • For further descriptions, please visit the “Services” pages. Additional information may be requested through submitting a Questionnaire or by BWA emailing cassidy@believingwhileachieving.com.