Who is This Guy?
Mr. Kuestner's passion is simple...to help kids feel great about themselves and support their mental well being!
From 13 years of age, Mr. K. has spent most of his life inspiring and motivating children in various capacities. Whether it was teaching youth swim lessons, being a camp counselor at his local YMCA, or coaching his own kids' athletic teams, his life has been filled with encouraging kids to be their best.
As an educational professional of over 23 years. Mr. K. has worked as a 4th grade elementary school teacher in the Colonial School District and a 3rd grade teacher at Gladwyne Elementary in the Lower Merion School District. He currently works as a 5th grade math & science teacher in LMSD at Black Rock Middle School. He holds a Master's Degree in Elementary Education, a Reading Specialist certification, and he is a certified Adventures in WISDOM Life Coach™. He was also recognized by the Philadelphia Phiilies as an "All-Star" Teacher in 2008.
During his time in the classroom, his devotion has always been to help kids see their full potential, value themselves as individuals, all while bringing humor and entertainment to the learning environment. The key to his success stems from his natural and unique ability to build genuine connections with each and every child he meets. But don't take his word for it... just ask any child or family who has ever worked with Mr. K.
How Did He Get Here?
As a kid, Mr. K. struggled with anxiety, stress, and perfectionism by over-analyzing situations, leaving him paralyzed to make decisions and apprehensive to live life to the fullest. He didn't have the tools, knowledge, or understanding of how to manage his own thoughts, feelings, and actions because it was never explicitly taught in schools or at home.
That changed when he was faced with numerous life challenges and emotional hurdles later in his life. He knew he needed support, which led him to the office of Philip Friedman, PhD., the first of his many mentors. Dr. Friedman helped Mr. Kuestner realize there were strategies available to release limiting beliefs, establish supporting beliefs, develop mental and emotional well-being, and become a more loving person towards himself. Since then, Mr. K. dedicated himself to studying as many mindset and self-development teachings he could find.
The more he evolved on a personal level, the more he couldn't ignore the burning desire to empower kids, teens, and adults with this powerful knowledge. A lightbulb went off from within..."What if kids could learn these concepts? How come kids aren't learning these skills at an earlier age than me?"
Hence, T-Kids was born with the hope of helping individuals harvest self-love, discover self-assurance from within, and become a more authentic version of themselves at an earlier age in life.
A Little More...
Living with his beautiful daughter and two amazing sons in Royersford, PA, Mr. K. takes pride in being a father. He has coached all three of his kids in various sports including baseball, softball, basketball, and flag football. When he is not coaching, he enjoys sitting on the sidelines watching them play their favorite activities with a warm coffee in his hand.
Outside of being a dad and teacher, Mr. K. enjoys peaceful moments at the beach, playing flag football, listening to a variety of music genres, or catching up with his childhood and Shippensburg buddies. He is a huge Philadelphia sports fan, and he also enjoys rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide in college football.
In addition, Mr. K. spends time trying to become a better version of himself one day at a time. He attempts this through meditation, journaling, reading personal growth books, listening to mindset podcasts, and working out before the sun comes up. He understands the power of personal connections, so you will often see him supporting his students and youth clients at their extracurricular activities and events.
