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Indian American spearheads adoption of Executive Function resolution in Georgia
Sucheta Kamath, an Executive Function professional, lauded the historic adoption
Sucheta Kamat is the CEO and founder of ExQ / LinkedIn - ExQ
In a historic move, Georgia State Capitol has adopted HR1555, a resolution which recognized March 26 as the Executive Function Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
Executive Function refers to the cognitive and affective skills essential for K-12 students, and learners of all ages, to succeed in everyday life. The resolution’s adoption was welcomed by Sucheta Kamath, Executive Function Specialist, who advocated for it.
Executive Function encompasses a range of mental skills essential for goal achievement, task management, problem-solving, and emotional regulation, particularly in times of stress or change. These skills include focus, organization, time management, and empathy among others.
An ed-tech entrepreneur, Kamath is the founder and CEO of ExQ, a patented research-informed system designed to enhance the Learner’s executive function through game-based personalized training.
Kamath emphasized the transformative potential of proactive training and advocated for the shift towards teaching these skills to all students. “There is also strong evidence showing that explicitly teaching students Executive Function skills improves learning capacity and reduces the lifelong consequences of mental health illness,” she said.
“We can teach students these much needed skills such as focus and cognitive strategies for effectively controlling their behaviors, to improve outcomes and wellness. Strengthening our students’ Executive Function skills is proactive and preventative. It should be viewed as a critical component of the continuum of lifelong learning, literacy, mental healthcare and wellness in our schools, homes, and communities,” she added.
According to an official statement, by designating a day to honor Executive Function, Georgia is taking a proactive step towards fostering a culture of understanding and empowerment for all citizens, bringing together school leaders, teachers, mental health experts, researchers, policymakers, and change makers to address specific topics connected to Executive Function.
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