EdTech Success Stories
For over 20 years, I've partnered with education technology and social impact organizations to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful growth. My clients range from large foundations and public benefit corporations to high-growth startups and innovative product developers—all united by a commitment to improving educational outcomes.
Success at a Glance
Scribe Concepts
When this established K12 publishing services company faced a significant leadership transition, I helped them reimagine their business processes and growth strategy—resulting in 125% revenue growth within just one year.
Step-Up Tutoring
When a new CEO stepped in at this innovative tutoring organization showing 4x improvement in student math outcomes, my strategic advisory services compressed months of decision-making into weeks while building crucial stakeholder alignment.
XQ / Emerson
I partnered with this leading high school transformation organization to create scalable technology solutions that extend their impact to underserved communities nationwide, building systems that continuously improve through AI and machine learning.
Pivoting for Smart Growth
The Challenge
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When ScribeConcepts faced a significant leadership change after nearly 20 years of providing end-to-end project support in the K12 publishing industry, they reached a pivotal moment. Their leadership team recognized that the strategies that had built their success wouldn't necessarily carry them into their next growth phase.
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The Solution
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Kate partnered with ScribeConcepts to navigate this critical transition through:
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Deep Discovery Process: Conducted focused listening sessions to understand business dynamics
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Strategic Context Mapping: Positioned their current model within the education market landscape
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Priority Identification: Defined clear focus areas for immediate action
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Trust Building: Created an environment where team members felt heard during transition
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Process Optimization: Developed comprehensive workflow mapping
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The Results
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125% revenue growth within one year
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Complete end-to-end process map delivered in just four weeks
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Strategic recommendations that balanced quick wins with long-term growth
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Strengthened team cohesion during leadership transition
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Client Perspective
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"Kate gained the trust of the team and made every individual in our group feel heard. Her ability to knit together information from so many places and help us map out an end-to-end workflow was impressive. She brought a much-needed outside perspective and delivered results."
— Jody Knowles, CEO
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"Kate was one of the few executives I have known who immediately telegraphed to me a friendly, collaborative, open-to-any-solution mindset that gave me confidence the game could be won."
— David Rust, Interim GM
What truly sets Kate apart is her expertise and mastery of the education space. She knows her stuff inside and out, and is always able to provide insightful and creative solutions to even the most complex challenges. Her attention to detail and ability to think critically makes her a valuable leader and strategic partner.
In addition, Kate always brings a positive and collaborative energy to the team and is respected by everyone she works with.