Instructor Information

Dr. Debbie Kruenegel-Farr is a passionate parent coach, consultant, and educator! She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Research with an emphasis in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Texas. She has a graduate academic certificate in Parent Education from UNT and a master's degree in Post-Secondary and Agency Guidance Counseling (marriage & family focus) from the University of Kansas.

Dr. Debbie is the proud mother of three wonderful sons and grandmother of several delightful grandchildren. She has lived in 8 states and in most of those, has worked in some capacity with parents, children, families, schools, and/or family nonprofits. Dr. Debbie currently teaches Positive Psychology at New England College in Henniker, NH and is the author of E.N.R.I.C.H. Your Relationship With Your Child, available in paperback and Kindle. Her book combines her experiences, humorous stories, positive strategies, examples, and workbook-style sections to help anyone who works or lives with children. She also enjoys connecting with other parent coaches and parent educators through her involvement with the Family Life Coaching Association, where she served as interim Executive Director, and the National Parenting Education Network, where she serves on the Council.