Kay Fontana

Kay Fontana, "The Grandcoach," helps baby boomers overcome the challenges of raising grandchildren. A former teacher, mother of 3 and grandmother of 7, Kay and her husband have been sharing responsibilities of raising their 6-year-old grandson living in their home in Arizona.

A certified coach with a bachelor's in Elementary/Special Education, a master's in Educational Administration, and post-graduate work in Educational Leadership, Kay has dedicated over 20 years to teaching, training, mentoring and coaching. She had also worked in the field of emergency medical services as a paramedic.

Kay has authored 2 e-books: "10 Grandcoach Survival Tips for Grandparents Who Are Raising Grandchildren," and "Put Your Goals Into POWERDRIVE: 10 Strategies for Getting What You Want Out of Life."

Kay is qualified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and is a certified facilitator of the True Colors assessment and personal success seminar.   Her company, Coaching For Quality, offers coaching and training in the areas of managing change and transition, reducing stress and conflict, understanding personality types and achieving goals.  Her passion and purpose focuses on helping grandfamilies find meaning, understanding and success in a safe & nurturing environment.

Coaching and Training

Training and Seminars:  Providing training programs to groups in the areas of conflict resolution, stress management, managing change and transition, and True Colors® Basic Awareness Training.