Find out more about the role of an educational consultant through this conversation with Carrie Miller, who is a Vice President for MGT of America in their Education Solutions Group, on the team for Academic Transformation. Carrie was an educator in a number of roles for 12 years, from an English and French teacher, to a Dean of Students, to a Director of Admissions, at various school settings, including rural, urban, Title I, and independent schools in the Pacific Northwest and Colorado. Since 2015 she has been working in management consulting. In 2022 she earned her doctorate of education (EdD) from Johns Hopkins University, where she explored how teachers can engage in collaborative lesson study to improve graduation rates for students who identify Navajo. 

In this episode Carrie describes the ins and outs of educational consulting, what motivates her, how she defines student outcomes, and the challenges and rewards of the work. She conveys a deep respect for educators, students, and all of the people she works alongside, with an emphasis on collaboration and building relationships.