What Schools Are Saying…
"Tom worked with us over the course of the past school year on a project aimed at doing some 'future proofing' work on our enrollment model. His broad and deep expertise in all things admissions and enrollment, along with his thoughtful approach to school work in general, led us into some important and tangibly useful forward-thinking conversations. In addition to learning by thinking together, we finished the year with both potential enrollment models to consider and exercises we can revisit in order to pressure test our approach to enrolling our school. Tom met us where we are and has helped us look forward with greater confidence about our future."
-Head of School, 9-12 New England Boarding School
“Tom's caring and wise counsel on a serious project rooted in school growth was an answer to prayer and exactly what we needed. From our first engagement to the "check-ins" that followed, Tom's committed to the great work of school leadership and inspiring change. Tom's an incredible listener, a lover of data, and his impressive experience in Independent school education makes him an invaluable resource for those needing assistance.”
-Head of School, Virginia K-12 Day School
“Tom's deep understanding of the enrollment landscape combined with his strong professional acumen and highly relational demeanor were the perfect combination for our school. With his guidance, we were able to uncover inefficiencies, streamline operations, better understand the local market, and sharpen our value proposition.”
-Head of School, Georgia PK-12 Day School
“Loved the Tom Sheppard session -- partly because he set it up so well: some content, some discussion; excellent provocations, excellent summaries.”
“The session with Tom Sheppard was excellent and highly valuable for broadening perspective, particularly on the future and US context…could have listened for another hour.”
Reactions following Board Chair/School Head Retreat for a Regional Association
“Confronting The Changing Landscape in Which Schools Operate” - an interactive session grounded in the 9 macro trends impacting schools today.
