Our Mission:

To Support Humanity, Innovation, and Learning.

We are an education consulting firm, supporting the organizations we work with to meet the needs of their communities in holistic, authentic, and meaningful ways.

 
 
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About Us

Consult4Ed Group is a woman-owned business passionate about working with individuals, schools, universities, and organizations to support them in meeting the needs of their communities in holistic, authentic, and meaningful ways. Collectively representing many years of practice- and research-based experience in teaching and learning, our team brings a multitude of expertise in research and evaluation, education, instructional design (blended, online, in-person), curriculum development, project management, graphic design and visual arts, facilitation, marketing and advertisement, social emotional learning, mental health, neuroscience, coaching, wellbeing, somatics, and more! Because of the breadth and depth of experience and expertise across our growing team, we conveniently serve as a one-stop shop for the projects we work on.

 
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What Our Clients Say

Dr. Jason Neiffer, Executive Director, Montana Digital Academy

“Kathryn and her team are truly experts in a vast variety of educational programs, setups, and solutions.  We have been working with her for over a decade, and she never fails to provide guidance or expert advice on various topics around supporting educators and building next-generation learning environments.”


“Working with Consult4Ed, you'll get smart, fun, and research-backed support for the educational challenges you care about. Kathryn and her team have been instrumental partners in expanding the voices represented and the topics covered within our content. Their collaboration has helped us with our goal of supporting educators to lead the conversation about why schools need to change, and how to put that change into practice to support equity, wellness, and success for youth and adults alike.”


Dr. Cathy Cavanaugh, Chief Experience Officer, University of Florida’s Lastinger Center

“One of Consult4Ed Group's many impressive attributes is their depth of online and blended learning expertise. Not only have they successfully led and guided initiatives internationally, but they have a global reputation as a leading research, design, and practice-based firm in this field. Consult4Ed Group's knowledge combined with their exemplary collaborative capacity allow them to quickly assess needs and opportunities. They are a valued education consulting firm for me.” 


Matt Wicks, Director of School Accountability, Pearson Online & Blended Learning

“Consult4Ed Group has been a respected education consulting firm of mine for many years. They are knowledgeable, passionate, and organized. Beyond that, they make the work more enjoyable, so I always look forward to working with them on any project!”


Bruce Friend, Head of School, Pine Springs Preparatory Academy

“Since 2006, I have worked with Consult4Ed Group on a number of projects. They have provided help and expertise on reports that offer the field of online and blended learning valuable guidance. Consult4Ed Group is one of my go-to firms because they keep their finger on the pulse of the latest in research, practice, and policy.” 


Dr. Leanna Archambault, Professor, Arizona State University

“Consult4Ed Group is one of the most respected consulting firms in the field, and their dedication and commitment to their craft is second to none. Together, our collaborative work has won a number of awards, including the Online Learning Innovator Award for Outstanding Research from the International Association for K-12 Online Learning and the first place Qualitative Journal Article Award from the Division of Distance Learning of the Association for Educational Technology and Communications. Their ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines make the Consult4Ed Group a valuable contributor. They have a vast network of colleagues and contacts, both nationally and internationally, with whom they work and that they are able to leverage. Above all, Consult4Ed Group is incredibly resourceful, responsive, and never fails to come through. I value the ongoing opportunities we have to work together, as the Consult4Ed Group is a tremendous asset to any project.”


Dr. Jered Borup, Associate Professor, George Mason University

“I don't know of anyone who is more connected with researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders in the field of K-12 online and blended learning than Consult4Ed Group. I first met Kathryn when I was a new scholar in the field. She took an interest in the work I was doing and began providing me with opportunities to better serve the field in various capacities. Over the last five years, Kathryn has had a huge impact on my career. I'm far from unique in this regard and I have seen many scholars benefit from their association with Kathryn. Kathryn's network combined with her personal expertise makes her especially qualified to address complex issues surrounding online and blended learning. I highly recommend that those who are interested in improving online and blended learning start by working with and through Kathryn and her team at the Consult4Ed Group.”  


Dr. Joe Friedhoff, Vice President, Michigan Virtual

“Consult4Ed Group is a powerhouse when it comes to K-12 online and blended research, instructional design, and practice. Their knowledge and network are at the top of the research community. Their varied work experiences and the projects they have led are both expansive and eclectic. It has been my privilege to work alongside them for the past 10+ years. I assume if you’ve reached this page, you are considering Consult4Ed Group for a work opportunity. It’s a no-brainer. Choose Consult4Ed Group; you will not regret it!”


John Watson, Founder, Digital Learning Collaborative

“In my role with a consulting and advisory group exploring the field of digital learning, I look for dependable professionals who are well-versed in the field who can base what they write in established and emerging research. Consult4Ed Group is definitely one of these firms. I've worked with them since 2007. They are an entrepreneurial-minded education consulting firm that is always looking at ways to improve upon processes and products as well as ways to expand opportunities to support the community at large and provide platforms for others to share their work and experiences.”


“Consult4Ed Group is a great firm to have involved in any project. Their knowledge of online and blended learning is extensive, and they have vast experience with providing professional development for both preservice and inservice educators. They are knowledgeable, reliable, and have held leadership roles in key organisations in the online and blended learning arena. They are also flexible and a pleasure to work with.”

Dr. Keryn Pratt, Senior Lecturer, University of Otago