Easy Peasy Consulting | Making the Hard Things Feel Easier
Educational Consulting & Coaching

Helping educators move from
overwhelm to calm,
confidence, and hope.

Easy Peasy Consulting partners with schools and teachers to build practical, compassionate behavior systems — because when educators feel supported, students thrive.

Featured Teacher Program

The Easy Peasy Way · The 5 Cs

  • Clarity
    Students know exactly what to do
  • Consistency
    Predictable responses, less decision fatigue
  • Capacity
    Can't vs. won't — and teacher sustainability
  • Connection
    Regulation before expectation
  • Calm
    De-escalation that actually works

7-week live cohort · For PK–8 teachers

"Our mission is to make the hard things feel easier — providing clear, compassionate support so educators leave feeling calmer, more confident, more supported, and more hopeful than when we began."

— Cristin Ekhoff, Founder · Easy Peasy Consulting

Two Ways to Work Together

Whether you're a district or a teacher, there's a path for you.

For Districts & Schools

Educational Consulting

High-level behavioral consultation, professional development, and systems-based support designed to build staff capacity and strengthen behavioral systems at every level.

  • Individual case consultation & coaching
  • Classroom, program & district-wide support
  • FBA, BIP & MTSS/PBIS development
  • Professional development & training
  • Flexible engagement formats available
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For Teachers

The Easy Peasy Way

A 7-week live online cohort for PK–8 teachers built around the 5 Cs framework — a simple, proven path from chaotic classroom to calm, structured, and sustainable.

  • 7-week live cohort with weekly coaching calls
  • The 5 Cs classroom framework
  • Self-paced lessons + core tools each week
  • Full Classroom Chaos Audit (before & after)
  • Cohort community for ongoing support
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The story behind the name

"Easy peasy, lemon squeezy — we've got this."

Easy Peasy Consulting was born from both my professional work and a deeply personal story. For 23 years, I've supported students, educators, and families through some of their hardest moments — navigating complex behaviors, emotional overwhelm, and systems that often feel rigid and exhausting.

I've seen firsthand as a special educator and public school BCBA how heavy this work can feel, and how easily burnout can take hold when people feel alone, unsupported, and overwhelmed.

But the heart of Easy Peasy comes from something even deeper. When my mom was undergoing cancer treatment, I would always tell her, "Easy peasy, lemon squeezy — we've got this, mom." It became our mantra — a reminder that even when things were incredibly hard, we could face them together, with courage, humor, and hope.

That phrase stayed with me long after she passed, eventually becoming a tattoo and a guiding principle for my life and work. Today, Easy Peasy Consulting exists to bring that same sense of calm, partnership, and hope into education.

My goal is not to minimize how challenging this work can be — but to walk alongside educators and families, helping complex situations feel more manageable, more human, and more possible.

Cristin Ekhoff, founder of Easy Peasy Consulting
Cristin Ekhoff
M.A. Ed, BCBA, LBA · Founder
  • 23 years supporting students, educators & families
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
  • Master of Arts in Education

"Easy peasy, lemon squeezy — we've got this."

The mantra that started it all
What administrators are saying

The impact speaks for itself.

Cristin is a true leader in every sense. She approaches each situation with compassion, expertise, and a calm presence that has assisted countless teams to work together for the benefit of the student. She has a brilliant way of bringing others together and establishing clear steps to help students be successful.

Emily · Administrator

Cristin's interventions are not only evidence-based and individualized, but also feasible and sustainable for teams to implement. Her ability to balance student needs with practical application is unmatched. She is masterful at building buy-in across teams.

Jenny · Administrator

Cristin's greatest strength is her ability to translate the science of behavior analysis into practical, sustainable classroom strategies that truly empower teachers. Teachers regularly share that they feel heard, supported, and respected when working with her.

Carrie · Administrator

Cristin is an invaluable support to staff. She is patient, approachable, and highly collaborative, taking the time to coach, model, and problem-solve alongside teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers. Her ability to build trust and empower others has had a lasting impact on the school community.

Michelle · Administrator
Who We Are & How We Work

Compassionate. Practical. Sustainable.

Easy Peasy Consulting is an educational consulting practice dedicated to supporting schools through thoughtful, compassionate, and practical behavior consultation and coaching.

Who We Are

We partner with educators, administrators, and support teams to create calm, confident, and sustainable learning environments where both students and staff can thrive.

What We Do

We provide individualized, classroom, building, and district-level consultation and coaching designed to strengthen behavior systems, build staff confidence, and improve student outcomes.

Our Approach

Our work is grounded in collaboration, compassion, and real-world practicality. We build sustainable systems and empower educators through calm, supportive, evidence-based strategies that fit real classrooms and real schedules.

Our Core Values

What we believe

Every decision is grounded in these six commitments — to educators, students, and the work.

💛

Compassion First

We lead with empathy and humanity — always seeing the person before the problem.

🌿

Calm Over Chaos

We prioritize thoughtful pacing and sustainable solutions over urgency and burnout culture.

🤝

Partnership, Not Power

We work with educators, not above them — building trust, collaboration, and shared ownership.

🧠

Clarity & Simplicity

Good systems should feel clear and accessible — not complicated or overwhelming.

🔥

Sustainable Impact

We build systems that work in real classrooms for long-term success — not quick fixes.

Hope & Possibility

We believe growth is always possible — our work should leave people feeling capable and encouraged.

Outcomes & Impact

What you can expect

When educators feel truly supported, everything shifts — for teachers and students alike.

  • Increased staff confidence and sense of capability
  • Reduced behavioral incidents in the classroom
  • Improved classroom climate for students and teachers
  • Stronger collaboration across staff and teams
  • Sustainable behavior systems that last beyond day one
  • Improved staff well-being and reduced burnout

What Makes Us Different

At Easy Peasy Consulting you can expect:

Warm, relational support — you're never just a client
Deep listening and genuine collaboration at every step
Practical, classroom-ready strategies — by an educator, for educators
A sustainable systems approach — no quick fixes, no rigid formulas
Equal focus on teacher well-being and student outcomes

"We focus equally on student outcomes and teacher well-being. If the adults are overwhelmed and burned out, no system will truly work. Our goal is to support both — because calm, supported educators create the best learning environments."

For Districts & Schools

Educational Consulting Services

Whether you need targeted case consultation, classroom-wide support, or district-wide systems development — our goal is to help educators feel calmer, more confident, and more supported so students can thrive.

Individual Case Consulting & Coaching

  • Classroom & student observations and coaching
  • Team collaboration and problem-solving
  • FBA and BIP development
  • IEP consultation
  • Data review and progress monitoring
  • Intervention adjustment and ongoing support

Classroom / Program / District Support

  • Whole classroom, program & district support (Tier 1 & 2 MTSS)
  • School-wide behavior systems (PBIS, CHAMPS, etc.)
  • Crisis response and protocol design
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Visual supports and routines
  • Program structure development

Professional Development & Training

  • FBA/BIP development & ABA
  • Effective classroom management
  • De-escalation and crisis prevention
  • Positive behavior support & trauma-informed strategies
  • Executive functioning & self-regulation
  • Preventing staff burnout

★ We specialize in custom presentations to meet your unique needs.

How You Can Partner With Us

Flexible engagement for every school.

We offer flexible options to meet district scheduling, staffing, and budget needs — while providing meaningful, sustainable support. All pricing available on request.

Targeted Consultation & Coaching

Short-term or ongoing support

Ideal for
  • Complex student needs
  • Classroom challenges
  • Team problem-solving
  • Short-term support needs
Formats available
  • Hourly on-site
  • Hourly virtual
  • Hybrid model
  • Short-term packages

Ongoing Monthly Partnerships

Consistent, relationship-based support

Ideal for
  • Building-level coaching
  • MTSS/PBIS support
  • Staff coaching & capacity-building
  • Systems refinement
Formats available
  • Monthly coaching days
  • Hybrid on-site + virtual
  • Scheduled team consultation

District-Wide Partnerships

Strategic support for long-term growth

Ideal for
  • District initiatives
  • Program development
  • Behavior systems alignment
  • Leadership coaching
Formats available
  • Multi-school coaching
  • Strategic planning support
  • Ongoing district consultation

Professional Development & Training

Engaging, practical learning for teams

Ideal for
  • Teacher in-service & institute days
  • Staff training & leadership workshops
Formats available
  • Half-day workshops
  • Full-day training
  • Multi-day learning series
  • Custom packages

If your school is navigating challenging behaviors and looking for thoughtful, compassionate support, we'd love to connect. Together, we can make the hard things feel easier.

Let's Work Together
For Teachers

The Easy Peasy Way

A 7-week live cohort for PK–8 teachers built around the 5 Cs framework — three clear phases, practical tools, and a community walking beside you every step of the way.

Phase 1 · Foundation

Week 1 — Where do we start?

Before we build anything, we find exactly where your classroom is breaking down.

Week 1 · Foundation

The Classroom Chaos Audit

Discover the 5 Cs framework, complete your Classroom Chaos Audit, and identify your priority pillar — so you're never working on the wrong thing first.

Phase 2 · The 5 Cs

Weeks 2–6 — One focus per week. No overwhelm.

Each week goes deep on one C — real skills and tools you can implement immediately.

Week 2

1 · Clarity

Make expectations visible, teachable, and automatic. Students know exactly what to do — every time.

Week 3

2 · Consistency

Build predictable adult responses and remove the in-the-moment decision load.

Week 4

3 · Capacity

Understand can't dos vs. won't dos, address skill deficits, and protect your own sustainability.

Week 5

4 · Connection

Regulation before expectation — how relationships become your most powerful classroom tool.

Week 6

5 · Calm

De-escalate power struggles and respond in a way that brings the temperature down — not up.

Phase 3 · Sustainability

Week 7 — Bring it all together and make it last.

Apply all 5 Cs to your real classroom, measure your growth, and build a long-term plan that keeps working well beyond week 7.

Week 7

Sustainability

Pull all 5 Cs together and apply them to your real classroom. Retake the Classroom Chaos Audit to see your measurable growth, celebrate how far you've come, build your long-term plan, and graduate with your community — and a clear path forward.

Every single week includes

Self-paced lessons

Watch on your own time — built for a real teacher's schedule.

60-min live call

Real-time coaching to apply each week to your classroom.

1 core tool

A ready-to-use tool you can implement immediately.

Forum prompt

Stay connected with your cohort between sessions.

Call replay posted

Every live call recorded — never miss a thing.

Ready to make the shift?

You didn't become a teacher to spend every day putting out fires.

Whether you're a district looking for thoughtful behavioral support or a teacher ready to reclaim your classroom — Easy Peasy Consulting is here to help. Let's make the hard things feel easier, together.

Questions? [email protected]