Strategic Advancement Corporate and Education Consulting

President

Our focus is on continuous academic improvement in curriculum and instruction, assessment, technology, and professional development. Today’s children must deal with extraordinarily complex issues and problems. Our job as educators is to make sure that the future of our country is safe, well-nurtured, and inspired to learn.

Specializing in educational leadership and school improvement. I have served as Superintendent and over my career and 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.

CEO-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.

Are you feeling super stressed as a leader, not sure where to find ways to make your team and company better?

 It can feel like a ton of pressure, leaving you stuck and confused.


Leaders today have it tough. 

There are so many challenges like dealing with changes in the market and keeping your team happy.

 It's easy to feel tired and like you're not getting anywhere.


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Real leaders don't just direct. They inspire.


Imagine a workplace where leaders don’t tower above.
But walk among.

Where mistakes are not markers of failure.
But beacons for growth.

This isn’t a dream.

It’s the power of leading by example with humility.
Humility in leadership isn’t about diminishing your power.

It's about empowering others.

It’s admitting you don’t have all the answers and that’s okay.
Because the most profound lessons come from listening.

Not dictating.

When leaders step down from their pedestals.
They create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

But how do we start?

It begins with a simple “I don’t know” or “Let’s figure this out together.”

It’s celebrating the wins of those around you louder than your own.

It’s about making your team's growth your ultimate success.

P.S. Leaders, I challenge you to embrace humility.

Kristi Thompson

Conflict is the ultimate test of leadership.


Having trouble navigating the stormy waters of conflict & dispute?

Here's your compass ⤵ 


P.S. What do you think of slide 4?

4 Steps To Navigating Conflict & Dispute in Leadership

Learning & Development isn't just a training program.

It's a strategic powerhouse that:

→empowers employees
→fosters innovation
→drives organization resilience

Grasping and using effective L&D strategies is a necessity.

Not just an advantage.

Here are 5 steps to master L&D in your workplace 


P.S. What do you think about slide 6?

5 Steps To Master Learning & Development 

Transforming a team is an art and a science.


High-performing teams are made, not born.

Here's how to transform your team into a high-performing powerhouse in 3 steps.


P.S. What are your thoughts on slide 8?

I help busy leaders identify their opportunities for growth and support them to implement an action plan that will transform their organization

3 Steps To Transform Your Team

Leadership starts within looking inward.
(Before projecting outward)

Imagine transforming your team's dynamics.
Skyrocketing success rates, all starting from within.
Yes, it's possible.

Here's how you can make it happen in just 5 simple steps:

1️⃣ Self-Awareness: Start With You
-The journey to effective leadership begins with a mirror.
Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and biases.
-Self-awareness is the cornerstone of empathy and authenticity.

2️⃣ Vision: See Beyond the Horizon
-Articulate a clear, compelling vision.
One that resonates deeply with your values and those of your team.
-A shared vision fosters unity and direction.

3️⃣ Communication: Transparency is Key 
-Open, honest communication builds trust.
-It's not just about talking; it's about listening, truly listening.
-Encourage feedback and create a culture where every voice is valued.

4️⃣ Empowerment: Unlock Potential 
-Great leaders don't create followers; they create more leaders.
-Empower your team by delegating authority and showing confidence in their abilities.
-Watch them grow, and your success will follow.

5️⃣ Reflection: Pause and Pivot
-The world changes, and so must your strategies.
-Regularly reflect on your leadership approach, the team's progress, and the evolving landscape.
-Adaptability is a hallmark of effective leadership.


P.S. What can you add to this?

Leadership is not about being perfect.
It's about being human.

The pursuit of perfection can be paralyzing.

Many people believe that leaders have to be flawless.

Always making the right decisions & never showing vulnerability.

But here's the truth: no one is perfect.

Not even the most successful leaders.

Perfection is an illusion that only hinders growth & innovation.

✅ Solution:
Embrace your imperfections & make them your superpowers.

It's through our struggles that we:
-learn
-grow
-become better leaders

Let go of the pressure to be perfect.

Instead focus on being:
-authentic
-empathetic
-resilient

Inspire others by showing them that it's okay to make mistakes.

True leadership lies in the ability to learn from them.


P.S. Happy Sunday 👋 

The true test of leadership is not in avoiding crises.
But in how you navigate them.

It's not just about finding solutions.
But rallying your team together.

Fostering a sense of unity and instilling a shared determination to overcome adversity.

Here's 7 uncommon leadership tactics for navigating crisis ⤵ 


P.S. What did I miss?

7 Uncommon Leadership Tactics For Navigating Crises

Leadership starts within looking inward.
(Before projecting outward)

Imagine transforming your team's dynamics.

Skyrocketing success rates, all starting from within.

Yes, it's possible.

Here's how you can make it happen in just 5 simple steps:


1)Self-Awareness: Start With You

-The journey to effective leadership begins with a mirror.
-Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and biases.
-Self-awareness is the cornerstone of empathy and authenticity.

2) Vision: See Beyond the Horizon

-Articulate a clear, compelling vision.
-One that resonates deeply with your values and those of your team.
-A shared vision fosters unity and direction.

3)Communication: Transparency is Key 

-Open, honest communication builds trust.
-It's not just about talking; it's about listening, truly listening.
-Encourage feedback and create a culture where every voice is valued.

4)Empowerment: Unlock Potential 

-Great leaders don't create followers; they create more leaders.
-Empower your team by delegating authority and showing confidence in their abilities.
-Watch them grow, and your success will follow.

5)Reflection: Pause and Pivot

-The world changes, and so must your strategies.
-Regularly reflect on your leadership approach, the team's progress, 
and the evolving landscape.
-Adaptability is a hallmark of effective leadership.

P.S. Happy Sunday Everyone!

 Ever felt like 24 hours aren't enough?
You're not alone. The world spins fast, and..

Professionals struggle to keep pace.      

Especially when it comes to carving out time for professional development.

Imagine this: Your leadership skills could skyrocket. 

But the clock is unforgiving.
Here's the twist – time isn’t the villain. 
The real challenge? 

Prioritizing growth amidst chaos.

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Let's make every minute count.

The day you stop learning.
Is the day you stop leading.

Lifelong learning isn't a luxury, it's a necessity.

Why do we limit learning to our early years?
Why not stretch it across the arc of our lives?
It's not about accumulating knowledge.

It's about evolving as a leader.

I am not the same leader I was yesterday.
Nor will I be the same tomorrow.
In the vast seas of leadership.

Constant learning is my anchor.

It grounds me.
It guides me.
It grows me.

Let's redefine leadership.

Let's replace complacency with curiosity.
Replace stagnation with stimulation.
Replace the status quo with the quest for more.

Dare to learn. Dare to grow. Dare to lead.

Change isn’t coming. It’s already here.


Navigating market shifts & tech revolutions used to be a marathon.

 Now? It's a sprint. Every. Single. Day. 

Staying ahead doesn't just mean keeping pace.
It means being ready to jump at opportunities.
It means pivoting at a moment's notice.

Remember when adapting to change was a quarterly concern? 

Now, it feels like hitting the refresh button on your strategy daily. 
It’s exhilarating.
But exhausting.

I've mastered the art of turning the stress of change into strategic success. 

Let me show you how to embrace the chaos, transform it into clarity, and lead with confidence.

Let’s chat. 

Book a free call with me today.

Let’s turn those challenges into your competitive edge. 

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