Frequently Asked Questions

  • Functional turnover in a school is characterized by an annual rate of 5-10% staff who depart.

    Many international schools far exceed this rate.

    Check out the Turnover Calculator to see what turnover is costing your school!

    • Enrollment in educational preparatory programs has significantly decreased

    • The pipeline of educators from key countries to international destinations has significantly diminished, reshaping the future workforce

    • New teachers cannot immediately replace the institutional knowledge, experience, and commitment that organizations build over years of dedicated service.

    • Each staff member who leaves their school costs approximately $20,000 (USD) in lost productivity, churn, and cultural impact.

    • Onboarding a new teacher to replace them costs an average of $ 16,000 in recruitment, relocation, and immediate professional development needs.

  • I offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Please get in touch for a discussion of your needs!

    • I created the Meridian Framework so schools could retain staff and remain places of consistent, dependable teaching and learning.

    • My approach is grounded in emerging data from my research.

    • As a former teacher and non-profit professional, I am mission-driven and committed to the best outcomes possible for your school and stakeholders.