BIO
I have enjoyed a career as an educational consultant and executive coach working to improve outcomes and impact for students and families through culture and climate at schools and colleges. As the founder and president of 3 Robins Consulting (3R), I work closely with School First and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) as a consultant.
Most recently, I served as the Head of School of Proctor Academy from 2021 through 2024. A native of Robbins and Harvey, Illinois (on Chicago’s far south side), I graduated from Yale University (BA in History) and Portland State University (MS in Education), and have spent more than thirty years in independent school education.
Prior to Proctor, I was the Assistant Head of School at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School, a PreK-Grade 12 independent day school in St. Louis (MO) that serves more than 1,200 students. Previously, I served as Associate Head of School at Bentley School (Oakland, CA) and Head of School at Presidio Hill School (San Francisco, CA) and Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy (Las Vegas). My early teaching career included roles as English Teacher, English Department Head, Humanities Coordinator, and baseball and basketball coach. Prior to discovering my passion for teaching and working in independent schools, I enjoyed being a professional actor, working off-Broadway and in Hollywood, and it is this love of the arts that has led me to remain engaged on the Board of Trustees at Esperanza Academy in Lawrence, MA and the Center of Creative Arts in St. Louis, MO.
With over 30 years of experience spanning independent schools, charter networks, experiential and progressive learning environments, and at the college and university level, I provide and facilitate unparalleled expertise in school leadership, strategic planning, and student-centered innovation. My teams and I have successfully led institutions through major transitions, including post-pandemic recovery, enrollment growth, and cultural alignment to a values-based educational model. Under my leadership, Proctor Academy secured over $11.5M in fundraising, expanded student engagement programs, and implemented forward-thinking mental health and wellness initiatives. As a consultant and executive coach, my understanding of governance, accreditation, and institutional sustainability makes me an invaluable asset to schools worldwide. Whether you need strategic insight, executive coaching, or guidance on faculty development and retention, I’ll provide solutions that drive lasting impact.