About the Founder of The Adolescent Life Coaching Center

Frances Boyde

M.Ed./Counseling
Ph.D. Psychology Doctoral Candidate

Frances taught adolescents in the public school system for 3 years (2004-2007). She was previously employed as a Psychology Professor at Keiser Universitys. She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s in Education with a specialization in Counseling, and is presently completing her PHD in Psychology. She is experienced in designing effective and dynamic anger management courses as well as facilitating groups.

Frances Boyde has earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Master’s in Education with a Major in Counseling, and has completed the graduate curriculum requirements for her PhD in Psychology. Frances is currently completing an added PhD specialization in Industrial Organizational Psychology before entering Dissertation at Capella University. Her passion for teens and families has earned her to be recognized as “Most Successful Student” by her University and also as a keynote speaker for multiple University events.
 
Frances taught teens in a Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) classroom for Seminole County Schools, from 2004 until 2007.  She held dual certification for Exceptional Student Education as well as Social Sciences grades 6 through 12. She was teacher of the year nominee in 2005. On Friday the 13th of January, 2006, Chris Penley entered her classroom with a gun shortly before losing his life. This experience created the momentum for Frances to decide to use her education and dedicate her life to making a difference in the youth of our community.
 
Frances Boyde is the Co-Founder and President of the Adolescent Life Coaching Center; a non-profit family crisis center dedicated to mediating and bringing families together. Her agency is presently contracted by Seminole County Sherriff Donald Eslinger to design and conduct the SCSO Parent/Teen Challenge Day held three Saturdays per month at the Juvenile Enforcement Center in Sanford. This program is ordered by the court as part of an alternative to prosecution for first time offenders in Seminole County following Operation Right Track.

Frances Boyde conducts 2 day certification workshops quarterly on teen issues for teachers, youth workers, students, and parents. This certification class has been made mandatory for all Seminole County Sherriff’s Drill Instructors.  Her organization is currently is contracted by Youth Build, a national alternative high school program, to counsel at risk students. Frances conducts 4 hour group sessions twice per week for Youth Build participants at the Sanford Juvenile Enforcement Center. Frances serves on the Board of Directors for Youth Build as secretary.
 
Since the Adolescent Life Coaching Center opened its doors in February, 2008, referring agencies such as Northland Community Church, Family Connections, Big Brother/Sisters, Seminole County Sherriff’s Probation, Juvenile Justice and Enforcement Departments, and a multitude of other local agencies have recognized the value of her services. Frances is currently in the process of founding the first non-profit tutoring center for Seminole County students as another way of facilitating success for our youth.  Frances Boyde has proven expertise and techniques on teen issues as well as a keen ability for facilitating adolescents to make commitments to permanent change.