Meet the Team
Driven by a Shared Commitment to Educational Equity
Kristen Goodell, M.Ed, PC.
Founder, Organizational Leadership Consultant I Coach
Helping organizations increase performance, retention, and results through people-first culture transformation.
Credentials:
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Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University
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Professional Coach through the International Coach Federation (ICF)
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Educator through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Change Management Strategist through IDEOU and The Luma Institute
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Organizational Leadership Development Facilitator through Developmental Dimensions International (DDI)
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Crisis Manager through the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
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Recipe for Reading, an Orton-Gillingham-based foundational reading and phonics program
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Customized curriculum designer including Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's partnership with The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania statewide initiative "Future Roadbuilders" On-Line Learning Platform
Robyn Cook, M.Ed., PC
Leadership Development Consultant I Coach
Supporting leaders as they grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Credentials:
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Master of Science in Education from New Mexico State University
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Principals Pursuing Excellence – Mentee, Mentor, Performance Coach (13 yrs.)
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Successfully helped CSI- and TSI-designated schools that had struggled with this designation for years exit within one year.
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Professional Coach through the International Coach Federation (ICF)
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Nationally Distinguished Principal (2017)
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Blue Ribbon School Recognition (2016)
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Honored by NM Governor for PPE Leadership (2015)
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Excellence for Student Achievement Award (2014)
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New Mexico Teaching License – Level III
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New Mexico Coaching License – Level II
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New Mexico Administrative License – Level 3-B
Erika Brown, MS.c
Client Strategist I Grant Support I Learning Analytics Specialist
Connecting people, strategy, and opportunities to create meaningful educational impact.
Credentials:
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Masters in Biological Oceanography, University of Cape Town
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Strategic Relationship Management, - Built trusted partnerships across government,
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academia, NGOs, and industry.
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Client Success Management, - Delivered complex consulting projects that met client
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objectives and built long-term relationships.
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Change Management, - Led implementation of innovative programs.
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Data-Informed Strategic Decision Making, - Leveraged research, GIS, and data
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analysis to guide planning, performance, and continuous improvement.
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Project & Program Management- Managed multiple projects, timelines, budgets,
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logistics, and deliverables from initiation to completion.
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Executive Partnership, - Supported leadership teams with planning, coordination, and
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strategic reporting.
Breaking Barriers. Expanding Access. Transforming Schools.
Our story began in an executive coaching class, but our connection grew from something much deeper—a shared belief that every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Kristen, Robyn, and Erika are educators, coaches, advocates, and lifelong learners united by a passion for creating equitable opportunities that help individuals, schools, and communities thrive.
What started as a meaningful connection around leadership and growth evolved into a partnership built on trust, shared values, and a commitment to transforming education. Together, we bring decades of experience in education, leadership development, coaching, organizational change, technology, research, grant development, and systems improvement. Each of us brings a unique perspective, but we are aligned by one purpose: helping schools overcome barriers and access the resources needed to create lasting impact.
For Kristen and Robyn, years of experience working alongside educators and leaders have reinforced the importance of strong leadership, supportive learning environments, and systems that empower every learner. They have witnessed both the incredible possibilities within schools and the challenges that can prevent innovation, growth, and transformation.
For Erika, educational equity is also deeply personal. Living in Cape Town, South Africa, and raising two sons who attend an American school, she brings a global perspective shaped by her experiences as a parent, education advocate, and technology and research leader. Her expertise in technology, research, and grant writing strengthens our ability to help schools identify opportunities, secure resources, and turn their improvement goals into action.
As cousins, Kristen and Erika share a family bond; as partners, they share a vision. Alongside Robyn, they are committed to breaking down barriers and expanding access to the tools, funding, and support schools need to transform.
Because when schools are empowered with the right resources and support, every learner has a greater opportunity to succeed—and entire communities are strengthened.