Consulting
Educational Consulting for Deeper Learning
With over 65 years of professional experience, we help transform schools through future-focused design, coaching, and training.
WHAT WE DO
Graduate Portrait Design
We work with school leaders and community stakeholders to design and implement Graduate Portraits that serve as a North Star and help prepare students for future success.
Leadership Coaching
We serve as thought partners for school administrators and learning organizations looking to bring coherence to their programs and implement best practices.
Professional Development
We train teachers to reengineer curriculum, design engaging projects, and connect learning to real-world expectations.
ABOUT US
Theron Cosgrave
Theron Cosgrave (aka “Cos”) works with educators on a wide range of challenges including learner profile development and implementation, project-based learning, school reform, and strategic planning. Prior to consulting, Theron spent a decade as a high school social studies teacher and Assistant Principal. Theron holds a B.A. in Political Science and M.A. in Education from Stanford and a M.A. in Education Administration from SFSU. Theron lives in Davis, CA.
Michelle Swanson
Michelle Swanson has a distinguished career in theatre direction, arts education, school reform coaching, and professional development. Michelle’s deep experience in school design began during her 22 years in the classroom when she developed a sequential theatre arts program and helped create an award-winning integrated studies school in Northern California. Michelle lives in Eugene, OR.
OUR CLIENTS
200+
school, district, and educational organization clients nationwide
2,700+
teachers trained in project-based learning
During our 20+ years of consulting, we’ve worked with hundreds of teachers and school leaders representing nearly every school setting imaginable. In addition to gaining deep experience, we’re proud of the meaningful professional relationships we've built along the way.