Meet Our Consultants

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

Meet Our Consultants
Meet Our Consultants

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

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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Gardner Barrier

Gardner Barrier, MBA, MEd

Executive Director of Advisory Services and Consultant

 

With over 25 years of experience in independent schools, Gardner brings deep, hands-on leadership expertise to his work with school heads and leadership teams.
 
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Casey Bell, Ed.D., IAP-L

Dr. Casey Bell

ISM Consultant


 

Casey specializes in marketing communications, enrollment management, and organizational structures within schools.
 
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Michael Christopher, IAP-L

Michael Christopher, IAP-L

ISM Consultant


 

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

Roxanne Higgins, MBA

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

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

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.

Dr. Bryan Smith

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, IAP-L, CFRE

Herb Soles, CFRE, IAP-L

ISM Consultant

 

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

Dr. Maggie Renken

ISM Consultant

 

Maggie has deep expertise in the learning sciences and a passion for building meaningful, growth-centered school experiences.
 
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Scott Wilson

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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