I’m thrilled to share that JG Consulting has reached a significant milestone – our 200th executive search, partnering with Hartford Public Schools to find their next Superintendent. This achievement is not just a number; it represents over a decade of dedication, growth, and commitment to strengthening educational leadership across the country.
The Journey That Built JG Consulting
When I founded JG Consulting in 2014, my vision was simple but powerful: to support school systems, school boards, cities, and municipalities by identifying and placing exceptional leaders who can transform education. Having worked in education since 2004, I understood that human capital is the cornerstone of any successful school system. Without strong leadership, even the best resources and strategies fall short.
From those early days, we’ve grown into one of the nation’s largest executive search firms specializing exclusively in pre-K-12 education. Over the years, we’ve completed over 200 executive searches, including 65 superintendent searches across 22 states. Each search has been an opportunity to connect talented leaders with communities eager to improve academic outcomes and operational excellence.
More Than Executive Search: A Full Spectrum of Educational Services
Our work extends well beyond recruitment. At JG Consulting, we believe that finding great leaders is just the beginning. That’s why we offer comprehensive services including executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic planning. These programs are designed to support educational leaders at every stage, ensuring they have the tools and guidance necessary to succeed.
We’ve developed several leadership academies tailored to different career stages:
- Leadership Academy™: Prepares cabinet-level leaders for superintendent roles through intensive training and mentorship.
- Executives Academy: Supports central office administrators and site-based leaders aiming for cabinet-level positions.
- Principals Academy: Equips instructional coaches and teachers to transition into assistant principal and principal roles.
The feedback from participants has been incredibly rewarding. One recent attendee shared, “This was the best academy I’ve ever attended! I’m grateful to learn and grow alongside some of the best leaders out there.”
Innovative Tools to Elevate the Search Process
To enhance our search capabilities, we developed proprietary tools like A+VER, which provides detailed, data-driven candidate profiles and district metrics. This ensures our clients have all the information they need to make informed hiring decisions.
We also launched SuperintendentSearch.net, an online directory featuring over 12,000 school systems nationwide. This platform helps districts post jobs, increase visibility, and attract top-tier candidates from across the country.
Leading With Vision and Integrity
At the heart of JG Consulting’s success is our unwavering commitment to quality and thoroughness. We engage deeply with communities, ensuring that every search process includes broad input from stakeholders. As one school board member remarked, “I have never seen such a breadth of opportunities provided for community input regarding the type of leadership our district is seeking.”
Our clients’ trust means everything to us. Another board member shared, “JG Consulting is one of the most outstanding firms I have had the privilege to work with for our superintendent search. They were instrumental and thorough in assisting our board in finding our new superintendent.”
Reflecting on the Significance of 200 Searches
Reaching 200 executive searches is a testament to the partnerships we’ve built and the lives we’ve impacted. Each placement represents a school district or educational organization committed to excellence and transformation. Collectively, these leaders influence the educational journeys of thousands of students nationwide.
Our current partnership with Hartford Public Schools is a continuation of this legacy – finding visionary leadership to guide their community forward.
Looking Ahead: Continuing Our Mission
As we celebrate this milestone, JG Consulting remains focused on growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional results. From our headquarters in Georgetown, Texas, we serve school systems across the nation, always driven by the belief that every student deserves strong, effective leadership.
Our journey is far from over. We are excited to continue helping school districts find the leaders who will shape the future of education, one search at a time.
Thank You for Being Part of Our Story
To all the educators, school boards, and communities who have trusted JG Consulting over the years – thank you. Your partnership fuels our passion and purpose. Together, we will keep advancing educational leadership and ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed.
James Guerra
President/CEO
James has served education systems in various roles since 2004. He recognized early in his career that human capital is the driving force for sustaining and improving all school systems. James believes that teachers and executive-level leaders are equally responsible for providing every student with an opportunity for post-graduation success. Since founding the company in 2014, James had one goal in mind: to support any school system in the country with a clear focus of retaining the best-in-class educators while supporting a select group of educational partners that offer a unique blend of products and services to ensure that every learner has the necessary tools to achieve academic success.
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