Leadership Team

Meet the leaders driving our company toward success.

Lead with purpose

ISM began with a simple vision: Strengthen private independent schools by empowering school leaders who have dedicated their lives to helping children succeed. We remain dedicated to the same mission of advancing school leadership to enrich the student experience.

Terry Moore

Terry Moore

President

Terry specializes in head of school searches, governance, executive coaching, and board development.

Barbara Beachley

Barbara Beachley

Vice President of Research & Partnerships

Barbara specializes in leadership coaching, faculty growth, school culture, and strategic planning.

Mike Gwaltney

Mike Gwaltney

Vice President of Consulting & Learning

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

Teddy Johnson

Teddy Johnson

Vice President of Marketing and Brand Development

Teddy oversees strategic marketing and brand development initiatives across all ISM divisions.

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