About TSG Educational Consulting
Eager to show up for anyone who helps children and youth learn with the perfect blend of empathy, research, training experience, and professional sass.
What we do
We help schools and nonprofits excel through dynamic, engaging, and highly-tailored professional learning and technical assistance. We prioritize creating inclusive professional learning experiences where every educator feels seen, heard, included, respected, and cared for.
Our Founder
I founded TGS Educational Consulting in March of 2020 because I wanted to spend my days doing what I love:
- Learning as much as I can
- Helping others learn and grow
- Building the just, equitable learning environment that I want for my own children and for every child and youth.
I earned my Masters in Education and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Loyola University Chicago, and I live in Tucson, Arizona. In total, I’ve been an educator for over 20 years.
When I’m not keeping busy helping my clients increase the good they do (and to do so justly and equitably), you can find me reading, playing with my three kids, or hiking outside. I’m also a fan of hanging out with my chickens and going for long walks with my dog Orzo.
The Story so far.......
Most of the folks I work with are school leaders and district leaders who have been trying to build inclusive, warm learning spaces that truly see and value the whole child, often without much support or sufficient resources to do the work.
As they look for the support and resources they need, they’ll often (and understandably) turn to tools they have, even when they don’t match the problems they want to solve. This can look like:
- Creating intervention blocks without considering whether the intervention matches the issue or how to train the interventionists effectively.
- Implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Support frameworks and stopping at tickets, posters, and assemblies.
- Purchasing boxed curricula and interventions without thoroughly examining what has to stop to make room in the schedule to use them.
This usually happens because school leadership is an all-consuming job, and we’re often left to do enormous tasks even when necessary support isn’t available. So, school/district leaders will often seek outside support…from someone who doesn’t (or can’t) empathize with leaders like you well enough to understand the genuine challenges, constraints, and overall size and shape of the project.
What I do is show up for these leaders and leaders like you with the perfect blend of empathy, research, training experience, and professional sass to create inclusive professional learning experiences where every educator feels seen, heard, included, respected, and cared for.
When school leaders implement what we build together, they almost always see:
Better learning environments: With our tailored support and resources, school and district leaders can create beautifully inclusive and wonderfully warm learning spaces that better meet the needs of all students…and the grownups who work there.
Behavior interventions that work: Effective behavior interventions require considerable shared leadership by everyone involved…students first and foremost. Because what we create together will always reflect the hearts, minds, and values of your team, you’ll know for sure that you’re implementing a plan that is both effective and can be done within the resources available at your school or within your district.
Professional learning that you can live out loud: Whether you choose to participate in an online course or in extensive on-site learning, you’ll leave equipped to act on behalf and alongside those you serve, in a way that connects and elevates your values.
Strengthened school communities: When professional learning evokes a sense of belonging, respect, and care, the overall school community can become more cohesive and supportive. You’ll definitely enjoy improved collaboration, communication, and teamwork, ultimately benefiting both your team and those you serve.
Long-term impact: By addressing the genuine challenges and constraints you face as school or district leaders, together, we can create lasting positive change within your system. Typically, you can expect sustained improvements in student outcomes and the overall culture and climate for learning.
When you work with TGS Educational Consulting, the transformations are tangible. Expect to see positive, warm, and inclusive learning environments. Fall in love with data again. Develop finely-tuned behavior interventions that connect with your highest values for teaching and learning. Dive into professional learning opportunities that equip you to lead, learn, and grow authentically and purposefully
Transform. Grow. Succeed.