Testimonials
“Chris is a great connector who can help a school find the right person to help with a specific problem. We have had several conversations where I have laid out an issue, talked through some specifics and then Chris has a few folks that I can speak with who might be able to provide what I'm looking for. Specifically this spring, I wanted to do a marketing audit as part of a transition in our marketing team, and Chris put me in touch with two vendors. And when my preferred option and I could not agree on pricing, he found an additional option that worked very well!” - Jay Briar, head of school, Whitby School (CT)
“I am grateful to have been introduced to Chris and School Partner Connect as we embarked on finding a partner for a market position study for our Middle School. Our scope was both nuanced and broad, and we were concerned about finding the right fit. Chris was incredibly supportive, taking the time to understand our needs and immediately connecting us with relevant partners to consider.” - Amy Smucker - Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, Berwick Academy (ME)
“Using School Partner Connect was a homerun for us. It helped save us an inordinate amount of time so we could focus on the project rather than the support we needed to get the project done. Knowing we could focus on pre-selected experts in our field of interest was a huge win with great results”. - Emily Hyland, Head of Lower School, Rippowam Cisqua School (NY)
“Working with Chris was great. Fast. Responsive. Good value.” - Moira Kelly, Board Member, Inly School (MA)
"School Partner Connect offers a valuable approach to identify independent school professionals with specific areas of expertise that can help schools advance their mission in meaningful ways." - Sylvia Rodriguez Vargas , Head of School, TASIS Dorado (PR)
“School Partner Connect offers busy administrators a wealth of knowledge and connections in the independent school world! We were so grateful for the quick response, and effective communication throughout the process! Chris took the time to understand our needs, and confidently steered us in the right direction. We were able to make a connection within days. Thank you, Chris!” - Julia Byrnes, Director of Admissions, Grace Episcopal School (VA)
“Chris and School Partner Connect do an amazing job of providing a service that many schools need. Knowing that I can reach out to find partnerships from a reliable source with a good track record has been invaluable. I know that whatever my school may need in terms of additional assistance on a program or project I can contact School Partner Connect to help move that work forward.” - John Bonhom, Assistant Head of School, Indian Creek School (MD)
“Great working with Chris! After submitting our project, we were already able to start interviewing potential partners less than a week later.” - Michael Nielsen, Chief Administrative Officer, German International School of Silicon Valley (CA)
“It's been great. Chris is highly relational and takes the time to understand the needs of our school. He consistently checks in, wanting to ensure the quality of his recommendations. The process is easy and smooth, and turnaround time was less than 24 hours. This service has been a lifesaver to my team and leadership. Would highly recommend!” - Dylan Feathers, Head of School, Virginia Academy (VA)
“The [School Partner Connect] platform was essential to us as we made our decision about which search firm to use for our search for the next Head of our Upper School. Through Chris and the connections that he was able to make for us, I was able to interview and discuss the attributes and offerings of five different firms.” - Ashley Harper, Head of School at Wakefield School (VA)
“I enjoyed using [School Partner Connect]. I posed my question and three great consultants to give me a bid. It was so easy and they were all experts in their field. I really think your platform is going to be a great benefit to so many school leaders." - Priscilla Lund, Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid, St. Andrew's School (TX)
“We received proposals that we otherwise would not have received because of working through this process! The ones we received through your work were of high quality and were seriously considered.” - Colleen Schilly, Associate Head of School, Hillbrook School (CA)
“Chris Pryor of Lead Team Partners was instrumental in helping me to connect me with search firms that were well suited for my school and for the role we were looking to fill. I appreciated that Chris took the time to get to know me, to understand more about my school and our needs, and to talk with me about the different ways that searches can be supported by outside consultants. As someone who has only hired one Director of Advancement during my years as a head, this was enormously helpful. I'm pleased that I had a number of well qualified search consultants to choose from, and that we are now moving ahead with our search. Chris continues to check in with me about how it is going too. This service feels unique and fills a great need.” - Neal Brown, Interim Head of School, Friends Community School (MD)
“Fast response, very knowledge about aspects of private school industry, highly professional and great listening/collaboration for our specific needs, fast and thorough follow-up to provide potential partners, chosen partners were highly relevant (more US focused but still broadly applicable).” - Stephen Goobie, Head of School, Bodwell High School (BC)