Meet Our Consultants

ISM has successfully empowered schools like yours to succeed at every stage of institutional growth.

Meet Our Consultants
Meet Our Consultants

Expert Insight, Versatile Experience, and Proven Strategies Tailored To Your School

Independent School Management (ISM) provides personalized consultations across every aspect of school management. Grounded in experience, wisdom, and research, ISM consultants empower schools to succeed at every stage of institutional growth.

Experienced school leaders know that having an objective partner who understands the obstacles they face is instrumental in their success. ISM consultants have been trusted to serve as that partner for 50 years. 

 

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Barbara Beachley

Barbara Beachley

Vice President of Research & Partnerships


 

Barbara specializes in leadership coaching, faculty growth, school culture, and strategic planning.
 
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Michael Christopher, IAP-L

Michael Christopher

Consultant


 

Michael specializes in strategic planning, Board operations, development, and enrollment management.
 
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Mike Gwaltney

Mike Gwaltney

Vice President of Consulting & Learning


 

Mike specializes in academic innovation, strategic planning, curriculum design, and faculty culture.
 
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Roxanne S. Higgins

Roxanne Higgins, MBA

President Emeritus and Senior Executive Consultant
 

Roxanne is an expert in optimizing time, space, and personnel to help each school deliver a program around the needs of its students.
 
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Phil Higginson, IAP-L

Phil Higginson, IAP-L

Consultant

 

Phil is a nationally recognized leader in philanthropic efforts and a renowned speaker with expertise in fundraising and development.
 
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Terry Moore

Terry Moore

President


 

Terry specializes in all school financial matters, along with operations, safety and security, marketing, and fundraising.
 
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Maggie Renken

Maggie Renken

Consultant


 

Maggie has deep expertise in the learning sciences and a passion for building meaningful, growth-centered school experiences.
 
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Bryan Smyth

Bryan Smyth, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant & Director of Research


 

Bryan believes the enhancement of school environments and cultures is the best way to facilitate growth in children and adults.
 
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Herb Soles

Herb Soles

Senior Consultant


 

Herb specializes in advancement, capital campaigns, annual giving, and donor relations.
 
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Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Consultant & Executive Coach


 

Scott understands the unique demands of independent school leadership and the skills necessary for navigating headship effectively.
 
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