Jason Kantor is the Director of Executive Functions at InPractice Psychology in New York, a state-certified high school teacher, and a reading specialist with nearly a decade of experience supporting students with learning differences.

In this episode, Jason shares his personal journey from struggling student to executive function expert, and explains why many students labeled as underperforming are not lacking intelligence but foundational skills.

We discuss:

• What executive function skills are and why they matter
• The connection between procrastination and emotional dysregulation
• How perfectionism can derail academic performance
• Practical organization systems that actually work
• The role of routine in building time management and task completion
• The boundaries between executive function coaching and therapy
• Why increased education choice and accessible ed-tech tools are reshaping learning

This conversation is especially relevant for educators, parents, and school leaders looking to better understand the invisible skills that drive academic and life success.

Jason also reflects on the deeper motivation behind teaching — helping students overcome the struggles he once faced himself.

For more insights from Jason, follow him on X: @thejasonkantor

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