Strategic Advancement Corporate and Education Consulting

President

Our focus is on continuous organizational improvement through high-quality coaching and professional development.

Specializing in leadership coaching, organizational development, and school improvement. As an improvement specialist I have helped organization move the needle on the metric that matters most. making as much as 50% gains in one years work. I work with leaders to help them identify blind spots, improve their craft, and steer their organization towards a continuous improvement and full engagement with my researched-based coaching program. I also help organizations improve their culture, strategically plan, and design intentional professional development that moves the needle.

I have served as a Director of Learning and Development for a large organization designing and implementing coaching and training programs that empower employess and move the needle on company metrics. 

As a Superintendent, I have worked to collaboratively establish district vision, facilitated continuous improvement and focus of district work, developed governance policies and procedures that maximize the success of all students, created instructional systems designed for high student achievement, managed and organized the district’s resources (human, fiscal, operational and material) to accomplish district goals, and successfully helped to pass a bond issue for a new K12 facility.

President - Founder

EG Group

Implemented eLearning compliance training company-wide to 14,600 people. Responsible for designing and developing content to be delivered to multiple levels of the organization.  Organizes, plans, executes, and monitors training sessions for all key employees. Responsible for ensuring the education and preparation of Associates, District Managers, and the Support Center.  Guide and instruct all our training staff to create consistency of content in training sessions.  Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, and Human Resource departments to design, develop, and produce eLearning module training content. Adapts to the changing needs of our associates regarding technology and learning style to ensure maximum learning.

Director of Learning and Development

Align, Assess, Achieve

Student success is our passion! Since 2006, we have delivered high quality professional development and educational resources to thousands of educators, working with over a thousand educators per week. We believe that when learning expectations are clear, assessment is purposeful and feedback is  effective, achieving academic growth for all students is possible.  We look forward to contributing to the success that you and your students deserve.

Educational Leadership and School Improvement Specialist

Battelle for Kids

Primarily focused on the development of high-quality assessment and the design and delivery of professional development on the Ohio Department of Education’s, Ohio’s New Assessments and New Graduation Requirements and Data Coaching, Establishing the Right Conditions and Processes for building a Data Literate Team, Roster Verification, and BFK Rounds.  Focused on facilitating professional learning and coaching districts on formative instructional practices, student motivation, Gates Teacher Practice Network in Ohio, Tennessee, and Colorado, and supporting districts in their work through the Ohio Appalachian Collaborative.

Director, Leading and Learning

Liberty Center Local Schools

Responsible for collaboratively establishing the district vision, continuous improvement, focus of district work, process to communicate and collaborate effectively, prioritizing and setting policies, governance procedures that maximize the success of all students, creating instructional systems designed for high student achievement, and managing and organizing the district’s resources (human, fiscal, operational and material) to accomplish district goals.  Worked with over 192 community volunteers to pass an 8.4 mill bond issue.

Superintendent

Southwest Licking Local Schools

Responsible for certified personnel, curriculum, assessment, technology, district Race to the Top initiatives, and professional development for the administrative team, four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Human Resources

Southwest Licking Local School District

Assistant Principal

Grove City High School

Courses Taught: Freshman English I and English IIICP/CT (American Literature)
Activities:  Pursuing a Masters in Administration through the University of Cincinnati, Renaissance Co-Advisor, Discipline and Dress Code Committee Member, OSU FEEP Student Cooperating Teacher.

High School English Teacher

Berry Middle School

Courses taught: Reading and Writing
Activities: 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Cheerleading Coach.

6th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Dunlap Community Unit School District #323

Courses taught: Freshman English I, Sophomore English II and IIB, and Senior Technical Writing.
Activities: Varsity Dance Team Coach, Fine Arts Club Sponsor, Tech Prep Committee Member.

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This is exactly how teachers are saving hours every week.

Helping Leaders Transform Teams | Leadership Coach | Strategic Growth Consultant

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Quick Win: Using AI for Lesson Design

Educators are now using AI to design engaging lessons in minutes, not hours. What used to take us months to design, we can now do in a matter of minutes and spend our time where it counts! Engaged with our students!

This past year I presented to a group of 90+ teachers and we had a race to see who could unpack a standard, identify prior knowledge, create "I Can" statements, develop scaffolds & supports with formative assessments, a student-friendly rubric with the fastest completion time. 

The result? A standards unpacking showdown in just under 5 minutes. Here's is how

Start with a simple prompt: “Pretend you are an accomplished Ohio 6th grade reading teacher. Identify the main ideas, skills, and concepts within the standard: RI.6.2 Analyze informational text development. a. Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. b. Provide an objective summary of the text that includes the central idea and relevant details. 

Once you see the result, you will be amazed. This is just the start! 

Tweak your prompt to match your standards, tone, and class needs. 

AI gives back the most precious thing educators have—time.

Want the entire series of prompts we used to get high quality results that teachers could take and use in their classrooms immediately? 

💬 Have fun with AI and learn more practical strategies and inside our AI in Education course. https://lnkd.in/gxzy8-Tq

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Using AI boosts productivity, creativity, and clarity. For early adopters, it's amplifying everything.

Want to build your district’s AI confidence safely? Schedule a discovery call. 

#LeadershipDevelopment #AIinEducation #StrategicAdvancement

AI isn’t just about technology. It’s about clarity.

Want to lead your district with confidence?
Join the waitlist for our AI in Education Leadership course + Innovation Network.
https://lnkd.in/gxzy8-Tq
🗓️ Application closes Dec. 1 for district reimbursement eligibility. Want to get in before the deadline closes? 
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#AIinEducation #SchoolLeadership #EdTechStrategy #StrategicAdvancement #FutureReadySchools

Sometimes, learning AI starts with curiosity and a little fun.

This week, I asked Copilot AI to turn a photo of my dogs into creative cartoon version and the results were adorable.

It reminded me of something we talk about often:
AI doesn’t just change how we work, it changes how we wonder.

Exploring AI creatively builds the same confidence educators and leaders need to apply it meaningfully in classrooms, schools, and organizations.

If we can use AI to create art from a simple photo, imagine what’s possible when we apply it to lesson design, leadership strategy, or data storytelling.

💬 How have you used AI for something fun or surprising lately?

Drop your favorite experiment or tool below!

Want to have fun learning with us? Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/gq6wg4q4

#FunFridayWithAI #AIinEducation #Leadership #Innovation #StrategicAdvancement #FutureReadySchools #EdLeaders

Moments like these remind me why this work matters so much. When teachers lead and industry partners connect, students win. Proud to be part of the AgriNetwork! 💚

Students are building the skills today’s ag business industry needs and teachers are leading the way. 🌱

Join the movement: https://lnkd.in/gAM9P3QR

Real Learning. Real Application. Real Impact.

Across Ohio, students are using Educator AgriNetwork curriculum to analyze real-world ag business challenges like this SWOT Analysis Lab from the FutureProof AgReady unit.

Under the guidance of AgriNetwork educators Dr. Stephanie Jolliff and Ms. Lori Romie, students collaborated to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a contamination scenario. Their redesigns reflected authentic industry practices: SOP audits, safety improvements, and sustainability planning.

What makes this moment powerful isn’t just the posters or presentations; it’s what’s happening behind them:
💡 Teachers aligning workforce-ready instruction to state standards
🌾 Students applying critical thinking and communication skills
🤝 Classrooms connecting directly to the needs of local industry

This is what The Educator AgriNetwork was designed to do. We are bridging the gap between education, workforce, and innovation.

A huge thank-you to all the AgriNetwork teachers leading this work statewide — transforming classrooms into incubators of leadership, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.

🌾 Special thanks to the MARTHA HOLDEN JENNINGS FOUNDATION for funding this initiative and believing in the power of teachers, students, and industry partners working together to shape the future of agricultural education.

The impact is clear. 
The connections are growing. 
The movement is just beginning.

➡️ Learn how you can join The Educator AgriNetwork and be part of the movement to redefine agricultural business education:
https://lnkd.in/gpg3zY_4

#AgriNetwork #CTE #AgEducation #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #EducatorAgriNetwork #StrategicAdvancement #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerReady #InnovationInEducation Kristi Thompson

Open article: Educator AgriNetwork by strategicadvancement.com

We asked educators where their schools are on the AI journey. Now we want to hear from YOU:

Where is your district today?
1️⃣ Awareness — Just starting to explore
2️⃣ Integration — A few are experimenting
3️⃣ Implementation — Policies + shared practices
4️⃣ Innovation — Leading others + scaling systems

Share your vote and join the conversation.

Want to lead with clarity? Join our AI in Education Leadership Network → https://lnkd.in/gq6wg4q4

#AIinEducation #EdLeaders #StrategicPlanning #FutureReadySchools

We are thrilled to announce that Reading Community City Schools has been awarded funding from the Ohio Credit Union Foundation to launch Living It: Building Financial Futures, a groundbreaking middle-school financial literacy and career readiness initiative designed to equip students with real-world skills that impact their future success.

This program will empower every 8th grader to develop core financial skills in budgeting, saving, taxes, insurance, and opportunity cost, while exploring career pathways, hands-on simulations, and authentic community engagement.

None of this would be possible without our incredible partners who are joining forces to make financial literacy come alive for students:

✨ Reading Community City Schools
✨ Christian Family Credit Union
✨ Strategic Advancement Consulting, Inc.
✨ Local business leaders, volunteers & community mentors

Together, we are building a pipeline of financially confident, career-ready students who understand how to navigate real-world choices long before adulthood. This is the kind of education that changes futures and strengthens communities.

📌 Want to learn how your business can get involved and help bring a workforce-aligned, financially empowering experience to RCCSD?

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#FinancialLiteracy #OhioEducation #CareerReadiness #CommunityPartnerships #StrategicAdvancement #ReadingCommunityCitySchools #FinancialEducation #FutureReadyStudents

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District leaders—don’t miss this.
AI is already reshaping our work. The deadline to enroll for Ohio school district reimbursement is Dec 1.

This course + network is built for teachers and educational leaders ready to lead with clarity and confidence in the AI era.

🎯 Secure your spot → https://lnkd.in/gq6wg4q4

#AIforLeaders #StrategicAdvancement #FutureReadySchools

Deadline: Dec 1 for District Reimbursement

AI isn’t optional anymore; it’s essential.
Only 1 in 5 educational leaders have a plan.

That’s why we built the AI in Education Course + Innovators Network for school and district leaders ready to lead change, not chase it.

🗓 Enroll by Dec 1 to qualify your district for reimbursement.

📲 Spots are limited. Secure your district’s place now → https://lnkd.in/gxzy8-Tq

#AIforLeaders #StrategicAdvancement #FutureReadySchools #AIinEducation #EdLeadership

Open article: AI in Education | Strategic Advancement by strategicadvancement.com

AI in Education Tip: How to Use AI to Analyze Data Without Bias

One of the simplest but most powerful ways to use AI in schools?

Let AI help analyze your data. Not to replace judgment—but to remove bias and surface insights faster.

Whether you’re reviewing attendance, engagement, or performance data, AI can help you see patterns that lead to better decisions.

The question isn’t if we should use AI. 
It’s how can we intentionally we use it with safeguards in place? 

Want to explore AI integration with your team? Schedule a discovery call. 
https://lnkd.in/gq6wg4q4

#AIinEducation #LeadershipStrategy #DataDrivenDecisions #SchoolImprovement

The Feminine Founder

The Feminine Founder Marketing is a digital marketing agency specifically focused on building your personal brand and business online. Services offered: Social Media Strategy, Management, Content Creation,  Engagement & Ads. If you are interested in learning more, send me a DM. More here: www.femininefounder.com

Founder & CEO

Heyyyyyy & welcome to The Feminine Founder! 


I’m your host Caroline, former corporate executive recruiter turned LinkedIn Expert teaching women how to start, grow and scale their personal brand & business on LinkedIn. I have a passion for empowering & supporting women with entrepreneurial ventures.


On this podcast, you’ll hear from women sharing their stories and unpacking exactly how they did it in their business because we believe that as curious & ambitious women we can ALL learn from one another and to be inspired! 

Every week you'll hear from entrepreneurs and workplace experts and no matter the size of your organization- you’ll gain insight and knowledge to help support you in your journey too! 


So happy you’re here! Now, let’s dive in! 


Visit my website: https://femininefounder.com/

Podcast Host

ChilledVino

In 2018, my husband and I were traveling for our anniversary. I ordered a glass of rose' by the pool and it was served to me in a small plastic cup. I thought to myself...…..there has got to be a better way to enjoy your wine! When we returned, I searched the internet trying to find a solution. I wanted to find something that would keep the wine cold and also safely resemble a wine glass to drink outdoors. That is when the idea for ChilledVino was born.

I wanted to create something that people could enjoy their wine in an outdoor setting, and also not feel pressured to drink as fast as possible. We created a chilled wine glass that is specifically designed to keep your drink as cold as possible for longer whether you are indoors or by the water. 

Our chilled drinkware is BPA free, and we only use packaging that can be recycled. To learn more about our products and how they can keep wine cold, please feel free to connect with us and visit our FAQ page. Patented.

Founder

Find Great People

FGP International is a purpose-driven, client-focused company that takes pride in partnering with you as you build a great company. We provide Executive Search, Temporary Staffing, IT Staffing & Consulting, HR Consulting, and Outplacement Services to our clients. We truly believe that great people do make great companies, and that each great person we find and develop helps your company become more successful and enduring.
 
We couldn't find great people to build great companies if we did not have a thorough understanding of their professions. So, we don't take on projects in too many different areas. We specialize in specific functional areas within each business line with a former industry expert typically at the helm. This facilitates a more focused recruiting approach and ability to support our clients' success.

Specialties: 
Accounting and Finance Executive Search, CEO, CFO, COO, Vice President and Senior Level Positions

Executive Search Recruiter

TEEMA

TEEMA Solutions Group Inc (TEEMA) has become one of the fastest growing Staffing Solutions companies in North America.

Our focus is delivering full-cycle staffing solutions, whether that is short term, contract or long term, permanent. We love our clients and we support them by placing quality people in the right position at the right time.

TEEMA is governed by rock solid values, a mandate to empower our members and a commitment to excellence. Our Members are the most tenured in the staffing industry, with deep and wide networks of talented resources. We are passionate about what we do. Our clients have access to a wealth of experience unsurpassed in staffing. We believe the future is about ‘disrupting our industry‘ and our rapid growth is evidence of that (cited by Profit 50, Red Herring, INC 5000 and Branham 300).

Associate- Client and Talent Management

FGP International

FGP International is a purpose-driven, client-focused company that takes pride in partnering with you as you build a great company. We provide Executive Search, Temporary Staffing, IT Staffing & Consulting, HR Consulting, and Outplacement Services to our clients. We truly believe that great people do make great companies, and that each great person we find and develop helps your company become more successful and enduring.
 
We couldn't find great people to build great companies if we did not have a thorough understanding of their professions. So, we don't take on projects in too many different areas. We specialize in specific functional areas within each business line with a former industry expert typically at the helm. This facilitates a more focused recruiting approach and ability to support our clients' success.

Location: Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
Specialties:
Professional Staffing, Recruiting, Human Resources, Technology, Healthcare, Executive Search

Business Development Professional

Breakthru Beverage Group

Sales Representative

CEO Inc.

Senior Staffing Manager

Robert Half

Staffing Manager

Teaching female entrepreneurs how to start, grow and scale their personal brand & business on LinkedIn | Podcast Host 🎙 The Feminine Founder | Founder of ChilledVino | Speaker

Hey girl, I'm Caroline! I'm OBSESSED with helping female entrepreneurs how to start, grow and scale their personal brand & business online. If you are interested in learning how to work together, send me a DM! 

I'm also the host of The Feminine Founder podcast. 

On this podcast, you’ll hear from women sharing their stories and unpacking exactly how they did it in their business because we believe that as curious & ambitious women we can ALL learn from one another and to be inspired! 

Every week you'll hear from entrepreneurs and workplace experts and no matter the size of your organization- you’ll gain insight and knowledge to help support you in your journey too! 

So happy you’re here! Now, let’s dive in! 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-feminine-founder/id1670726792

Lastly, I am also the Founder of ChilledVino, my patented wine product. ChilledVino offers a unique and innovative way to enjoy wine outdoors, without compromising on quality or taste. ChilledVino is outdoor friendly, resembles a wine glass, holds 8 oz and will keep your wine or cocktail cold for hours with our innovative cooling technology. ChilledVino can be purchased online at www.chilledvino.com or on Amazon.

This year I've launched a digital marketing agency specifically tailored to help you start, grow and scale here on LinkedIn. The Feminine Founder Marketing Agency was created to be a white glove- done for you- service. Services include: LinkedIn Management, LinkedIn Strategy, LinkedIn Content Creation, LinkedIn Engagement and Ad services. 

Email Me: cpennington@femininefounder.com

Caroline Pennington

LinkedIn Community, I'm doing something I haven't done in a while. Next Thursday, November 20th I've opened up my calendar for 2 hours to do a VIP day on personal branding and building your business here on LinkedIn. I'm limiting the spots, so that it can be more personal because I truly want to help set YOU up for success when it comes to building a personal brand here on LinkedIn. 

When: November 20th at 1:30pm EST - 3:30pm EST
Where: Zoom (this will be recorded) 

This is for you if: 

✨You know you need to start showing up as the "go to" and thought leader in your industry 
✨You are a service based professional and want to be SEEN as the EXPERT
✨You want to build a personal brand bc it's 2025 and EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON needs to have one 
✨Create a magnetic brand, where opportunities come to YOU rather than you always having to seek them out 👀
✨If you want to increase your visibility to speak on stages and guest on podcasts 

Have questions, send me a DM! 

Link to register in comments. I am limiting spots to 5, so run don't walk before they fill up!

Digital Marketing Expert | Helping small biz owners start, grow and scale their personal brand & business online | Top 3% Podcast Host 🎙 The Feminine Founder | Founder of ChilledVino | Speaker

LinkedIn Community, it’s Tuesday and another episode of The Feminine Founder is out! Today’s solo is on the importance of Personal Branding. Link in comments to listen

LinkedIn Community, come join me! I have 3 spots left and would love to teach YOU all things personal branding and how to grow here on LinkedIn. 

This is for you if: 

You work in corporate and have done some really amazing things as a leader, but your accomplishments are not being recognized or SEEN on your LinkedIn profile or with your online presence 💥

You own a service based business and have a steady stream of opportunities and leads that come to YOU because you are now being recognized and SEEN as the GO TO and EXPERT 🚀

You are passively looking for your next opportunity and want to stand out to Executive Recruiters but you have no clue where to start...... Guess what? I know what they are looking for bc I used to be one😎

Join me: Thursday November 20th at 1:30pm EST-3:30pm 
Link in comments to register

Only 3 spots are left! 

Have questions....send me a DM

Happy Friday Friends!

LinkedIn Community, real talk. It's already started. The Black Friday emails are already showing up in our inboxes. Instead of spending on the latest beauty trend or tech gadget, why not invest in yourself this year?

When I say invest in yourself, I mean exactly that. Invest in learning a new skill..... Personal Branding.... invest in learning a new platform.... LinkedIn. Invest in something that can move the needle for you and your business. Because that is exactly what Personal Branding will do. 

So come join me this Thursday, November 20th from 1:30pm ET- 3:30pm where I'm teaching Personal Branding and how to Leverage LinkedIn. 

2 spots remain! Link to register in comments

Happy Monday!

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