Meet Our Consultants

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

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 have successfully empowered schools like yours 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 nearly 50 years.

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Penny Abrahams, IAP-L

ISM Senior Consultant

Penny joined Independent School Management in 2010 as a member of the Advancement Academy’s founding faculty.

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Casey Bell, Ed.D., IAP-L

ISM Consultant

Casey specializes in marketing communications, enrollment management, scheduling, and organizational structures within schools.

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Michael Christopher, IAP-L

ISM Consultant

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

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Mike Gwaltney

ISM Consultant and Director of Online Learning

Mike expertise is in academic programming and leadership, curriculum design, project-based learning (PBL), and assessment.

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Roxanne Higgins

ISM President 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

ISM 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 L. Moore, BCP-E

ISM Senior Executive Consultant and Editor-in-Chief of Ideas & Perspectives

Terry joined ISM as a Consultant in 2002. His expertise is in all school financial matters, along with operations, safety and security, marketing, and fundraising.

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Bryan Smyth, Ph.D.

ISM Senior Consultant and 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

ISM Consultant

Herb is known for his expertise in all areas of development and leadership coaching.

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Scott Wilson

ISM Consultant and Executive Coach

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

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