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Barbara provides her expertise in the areas of organizational systems and culture, academic leadership, employee evaluation and growth, student-centered and brain-based pedagogy, survey design, and data analysis.

As Consultant and Director of Organizational Learning and Development, Barbara:

• coordinates growth and leadership development programs for ISM employees;
• tracks and curates ISM principles and curriculum;
• consults; writes for Ideas & Perspectives; co-authors books; and conducts webinars in her areas of expertise;
• facilitates workshops such as ISM’s Engaging Students in an Extended Period, Support Student Success with Faculty Growth and Evaluation Teachers Love!, and Transformative Academic Leadership;
• presents at national and regional association conferences;
• provides one-on-one leadership coaching to academic administrators
• facilitates Board and school leadership retreats; and
• conducts school survey data presentations for employees, students, Boards, and parents.

Mike is one of the pioneering leaders in online learning within the American private-independent school community. He is a recognized thought leader in developing constructivist learning experiences that connect students to each other online in highly collaborative, "high-touch" projects. Mike shares his expertise in blended, online, and project-based learning, along with faculty development and evaluation, high quality project-based learning, mission-based curriculum development, and transformative school leadership.

As a Consultant for ISM, Mike advocates for progressive school approaches that include project-based and inquiry-based learning, equity-focused and evidence-based leadership, and connecting students with online communities and other learners around the world. Mike presents at regional and national conferences, and facilitates on-campus trainings and workshops for private-independent schools.