Our Approach

Our Approach

The myFolio platform is a space designed to honor the professional journey already unfolding at your school. Our team partners with you to refine a growth process that fits your unique school culture and build a sustainable, step-by-step path where every faculty and staff member feels heard, supported, and inspired.

This relationship-driven process is anchored by the myFolio platform, which centralizes the entire cycle, making growth visible and ensuring that the conversations and interactions happening throughout your school are celebrated and validated by the community.

A multiracial group of three teachers or school administrators having a discussion in a school corridor. The view is from over the shoulder of one of the women. The Hispanic woman and African-American man are looking at each other, smiling and talking.

Cycles of Conversation and Feedback

The Folio Growth Process moves beyond the check-the-box mentality, replacing static evaluations with dynamic, relationship-driven cycles

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Reflections & Goal Setting

Reflections & Goal Setting

We empower your team to look inward and look forward. Guided by the strategic vision set by leadership, faculty and staff author goals that measure their personal impact and contribute to the collective school mission.
Goal Setting at St. Mary's School (TN)

Goals Conversations

Goals Conversations

This crucial dialogue solidifies the relationship, ensuring the leaders, faculty, and staff align on expectations and commit to the resources needed. These initial conversations provide clarity, ensuring every educator understands how their personal goals fuel the collective success of the school community.
Goals Conversations at Cushing Academy (MA)

Observations

Observations

Whether formal or informal, classroom visits are opportunities to offer coaching.  We focus on shining a Spotlight on what’s working and providing formative feedback that directly nurtures a teacher’s specific goals.
Observations at Maryvale Prep (MD)

Mid-Cycle Check-Ins

Mid-Cycle Check-Ins

Growth isn’t linear. These conversations are a time to reflect on progress, celebrate early wins, and pivot where necessary. It’s about staying curious and flexible. Leaders use this time to provide targeted support, clarify expectations, and eliminate any barriers to goal achievement.
Mid-Cycle at Campbell Hall (CA)

Feedback Loops

Feedback Loops

Growth thrives on dialogue. We honor educator voice through real-time tools like the Mindful Minute and surveys, gaining holistic insights into school health. This ensures the growth process remains a partnership built with and for your team.
Feedback at Fordham Prep (NY)

Year-End Summaries

Year-End Summaries

We close the year by reflecting on the journey in order to build momentum for next year. This isn’t a final destination but a space to pause and celebrate milestones, determine what we’ve learned, and set the stage for continued success.
Year-End at Grace Church School (NY)
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Because every independent school deserves great teachers

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